Author: Lagos Brief

By Chuka Nnabuife | ANCISRO Anambra State is quietly scripting a new chapter in youth empowerment, and the rest of Nigeria is beginning to take notice. At the heart of that change sits the One Youth, Two Skills Solution (1Y2SS) — Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s flagship enterprise program that blends cultural practice with modern training to tackle one of the nation’s most stubborn problems: youth unemployment. Launched in October 2022, 1Y2SS was conceived not as a short-term palliative but as a structured pathway to build an entrepreneurial culture; three years on, its results are hard to ignore. More than 13,000…

In a resounding celebration of African ingenuity and entrepreneurship, Roberta Edu-Oyedokun, the trailblazing founder of Nigeria-based Moppet Foods, has been honored with the Outstanding Value-Adding Enterprise award at the 2025 Women Agripreneurs of the Year Awards (WAYA). Unveiled at the prestigious Africa Food Systems Forum (#AFSForum2025), the awards showcased six extraordinary women who are not only building thriving businesses but also actively reshaping the continent’s food landscape. The accolade for Moppet Foods recognizes its pioneering work in transforming local, biofortified crops into premium, nutrient-rich food products for children. Edu-Oyedokun’s journey, which began from a mother’s concern about chemical-laden baby foods,…

Nigeria’s track queen, Tobi Amusan, has won silver medal in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships, clocking a brilliant 12.29s in the final. Amusan powered through the high-pressure final at the National Stadium, finishing just behind Ditaji Kambundji of Switzerland, who struck gold in a new National Record of 12.24s. The National Sports Commission (NSC) hailed Amusan’s remarkable achievement, noting that her consistency and fighting spirit continue to inspire millions. Hon. Bukola Olopade, Director General of the NSC, stated that “Tobi Amusan has made Nigeria proud once again. Winning silver at the World Championships is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule and will return to Abuja on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, to resume official duties. The President departed for France on September 4, 2025, to spend part of his annual holiday and was initially scheduled to divide the period between France and the United Kingdom. Last week in Paris, President Tinubu held a private luncheon with his French counterpart, President Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace. Both leaders reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability.…

The Nigeria Football Federation has finalized arrangements for the U20 boys, Flying Eagles to sharpen their skills and competition-readiness with two friendly games against host nation Chile and Australia, ahead of this year’s FIFA U-20 World Cup finals. Head of International Competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor, confirmed that the two-time silver medallists of the FIFA U20 World Cup will take on host nation Chile, who play in Group A of the competition alongside New Zealand, Japan and Egypt, on Saturday, 20th September. Nigeria, who also won the bronze medals when then USSR hosted the championship in 1985, will then confront Australia,…

History was made at the Tokyo 2025 World Championships as Nigeria’s Kanyinsola Ajayi competed in the men’s 100m final, ending the nation’s 18-year wait for representation in the event’s biggest stage. Ajayi powered to an impressive 9.93 seconds in his semifinal on Sunday morning , finishing behind Olympic champion Noah Lyles and booked his place in the final. In doing so, he became the first Nigerian man since Olusoji Fasuba in 2007 to reach a World Championships 100m final. In the highly anticipated final, Ajayi delivered a strong performance on his debut, finishing sixth with a time of 10.00 seconds.…

The Niger-Delta Environmental Justice Coalition has praised Tantita Security Services Limited for its pivotal role in curbing crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, following a Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) report that revealed daily crude oil losses have dropped to a 16-year low of 9,600 barrels per day (bpd) as of July 2025. In a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, coalition spokesman Comrade Abalagha Adawari hailed Tantita’s operatives for their bravery and dedication in safeguarding critical oil pipelines despite constant threats to their lives. “The personnel of Tantita Security Services have risked their lives to combat notorious…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Tantita Security Services Limited for its pivotal role in safeguarding Nigeria’s oil infrastructure, following the latest report by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) which revealed that crude oil losses have dropped to their lowest level in nearly sixteen years. According to the Commission’s July 2025 data, daily crude oil losses were contained at 9,600 barrels per day, the lowest since 2009 when losses stood at 8,500 barrels per day. This is a dramatic improvement from the high-loss years that crippled Nigeria’s oil industry and significantly eroded government revenue.…

Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed confidence that his party will take over Aso Rock and the Lagos government house in 2027. He made this vow at an event in Lagos where the Conscience Forum of the Labour Party (LP) joined the ADC . Aregbesola emphasized the need for the ADC to take over the seat of power in Abuja and Lagos, stating that with the party’s resolve, it won’t be difficult to achieve. He also commended the leadership of the Conscience Forum for organizing the event and welcomed the new members into…

A massive turnout was witnessed today Saturday 13th September 2025 at the Jennifer Fans and Family Pre-Waka fitness road walk. It was a moment where strength, happiness, and togetherness mixed with a strong determination to keep fit came alive to give positive meaning to a purposeful life. The Pre-Waka road walk which commenced from the Secretariat Junction Fly-Over in Jos terminated at the Old Airport Roundabout and back to Secretariat Junction Roundabout for an amazing 45 minutes aerobics. According to the organiser of the Pre-Waka road walk, Jennifer Okoye; “the Pre-Waka road walk is meant to encourage participants on the…