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   Venus Hotel Management Software  is strengthening its position in Nigeria’s hospitality technology market, with the company reporting increased adoption among hotels and growing recognition of its locally developed platform. According to data presented by SEOSAGE, the SEO specialist and Growth Manager for Venus, the platform recorded an increase in its user base between January and August 2026, reaching more than 100 active subscribers across different parts of Nigeria. The company said the growth reflects a growing shift among Nigerian hoteliers from fragmented and manual operational processes to integrated digital systems for managing their businesses. Venus provides tools covering reservations, front desk operations, billing, guest management, food and beverage sales, inventory, accounting, reporting and other core hotel functions. The development has also been supported by positive feedback from hotels using the platform. The founder of R & K Guest Palace, one ...

   _Blog post, first person, by Abiola Ayilara_ I have handed many things to many people in my years as a nurse. Medications. Discharge instructions. Sometimes hard news, held as gently as I could. But on 26 July in Lagos, I handed a room full of people something I had never given anyone before: the first glimpse of my book, _The Homecare Framework_. Writers will tell you a book preview is exciting. They are right, but that is not the whole truth. What I felt watching people turn those pages was closer to exposure. This book carries twenty years of my life in it, from my nursing training here in Nigeria, through the NHS and homecare settings I worked in across the United Kingdom, to the Nigerian homes I have served since returning to found my homecare business. The night shifts. The homes I entered as a nurse and left as almost family. The failures of our system that I witnessed so often they stopped shocking me, which frightened me more than the failures themselves. What move...

    By Abiola Ayilara I have handed many things to many people in my years as a nurse: medications, discharge instructions and, sometimes, hard news held as gently as I could. But on July 26 in Lagos, I handed a room full of people something I had never given anyone before  the first glimpse of my book, The Homecare Framework. Writers will tell you that a book preview is exciting. They are right, but that is not the whole truth. What I felt watching people turn those pages was closer to exposure. This book carries 20 years of my life in it  from my nursing training here in Nigeria, through the NHS and homecare settings where I worked across the United Kingdom, to the Nigerian homes I have served since returning to found my homecare business. It carries the night shifts. The homes I entered as a nurse and left feeling almost like family. It also carries the failures of our healthcare system that I witnessed so often that they stopped shocking me. That frightened me mo...

Startup naija is looking at  how Cologne Kraft, a leading fragrance retail brand based in Ajah, Lagos State, is positioning itself as a destination for consumers seeking authentic designer, niche and luxury fragrances. The brand offers a curated range of perfumes for both men and women, with its collection spanning designer scents as well as niche and ultra-niche fragrances. According to the company, the products are sourced with emphasis on authenticity and quality. Cologne Kraft also offers both boxed and unboxed fragrances, giving customers options across different preferences and purchasing needs. The brand said its focus is on providing customers with access to distinctive fragrances, including signature scents and less common perfume selections, while maintaining standards around authenticity. Beyond everyday fragrance purchases, Cologne Kraft also caters to customers looking for premium scents as gifts or for personal collections. With its base in Ajah, the Lagos-based busin...

     By Chinwe Eze A 12-year-old Nigerian actor, Chibuchi David Francis from Aniocha South Delta state, has won a bronze medal in the Acting category (Ages 11–12) at the 2026 World Championships of Performing Arts (WCOPA), bringing international recognition to Nigeria at one of the world's foremost performing arts competitions. The championship, held from July 13 to July 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States, attracted performers from more than 80 countries competing across acting, singing, dancing, modelling, instrumental performance and other creative disciplines. Popularly described as the "Entertainment Olympics," the annual competition provides a global platform for emerging performers while promoting cultural exchange and artistic excellence. Chibuchi represented Team Nigeria under the leadership of Ambassador Lovethpatra White Ekufu, National Director of WCOPA Team Nigeria, Team Manager, Founder and Executive Director ...

  Lenzo Homes Ltd has unveiled Lenzo Peninsula, a master-planned residential development in Ketti, Kabusa, Abuja, describing the project as a lifestyle-focused estate designed to offer residents the experience of "vacation every day" within their own community. The estate, which has entered the pre-sale phase, is being positioned as one of the company's flagship developments, with a master plan that combines residential living, commercial activities and recreational facilities in a single location. According to the developer, Lenzo Peninsula represents a departure from conventional housing estates by creating a self-sustaining community where residents can access essential services and leisure amenities without leaving the neighbourhood. Speaking on the vision behind the project, the company said the estate is designed to promote convenience, relaxation and an improved quality of life. The development will feature commercial zones, a filling station, schools, places of wo...

By Atomi Yesh  Nigeria's pioneering immersive art and culinary platform, ARTCATION , is set to return for its fourth edition, bringing together some of the country's finest chefs and contemporary artists in a celebration of African creativity, culture and storytelling. The organisers announced that this year's edition will feature renowned culinary experts Chef Fregz, Chef Amaka and Chef Colombs, who will lead the gastronomic experience alongside an impressive lineup of contemporary visual artists. Since its debut in 2024, ARTCATION has evolved beyond a conventional art exhibition, establishing itself as a unique cultural platform that merges contemporary visual art, gastronomy, performance and storytelling to create immersive experiences for audiences. Over the past three editions, the platform has showcased works by notable artists including Joseph Abdallah, 12th, Mariam Olubunmi Aliu, Adetola Adenuga and Chuma Anagbado. It has also attracted support from major brands, in...

    By Timi James Persianas Retail Limited (PRL), PUMA's official partner in Nigeria and one of the country's leading sports and lifestyle retailers, has opened the doors of the PUMA Afrobeat House in collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC). The dedicated hospitality and cultural hub was created for Team Nigeria at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The PUMA Afrobeat House opened on Friday, July 24th and will be open for 10 days. Throughout this period, it has served, and will continue to serve, as a rallying point where athletes, delegates, guests, families and friends can connect and celebrate, with DJ sets, entertainment, Nigerian food, drinks and hospitality. The House also hosted a World Press Conference on Wednesday July 30th, where the NSC, PUMA and PRL celebrated Team Nigeria’s strong showing at the Commonwealth Games and recognised some of the country’s medal-winning athletes for their outstanding performances. Currently, Team Nigeria sits 5t...