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If you are organising a campus pageant, departmental award night, or talent contest in Nigeria, one decision will shape your entire event: how people vote. Get it right and voting becomes your biggest source of engagement and revenue. Get it wrong and you spend the after-party defending your results. Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to setting up online voting the smart way. Step 1: Choose a platform built for entertainment voting Free polls on social media are easy to manipulate and impossible to monetise. What you need is a dedicated voting platform designed for pageants, awards, and contests. VoteNaija is built specifically for Nigerian campus and entertainment events, with paid voting, real-time tallying, and secure payments already handled for you. One important note: platforms like this are strictly for entertainment and social contests. They are not for political or governmental elections, and any serious platform will make that boundary clear. Step 2: Set your vote pric...

   By Haruna Gunmi|Lagos reporter A 6-day intensive programme designed to help young people aged 14–18 answer the two most critical questions of their future: Who am I becoming? And where am I going?   Two of Nigeria's leading youth development organisations — Without Capes and Vocation Deck — have announced the inaugural edition of the Leadership and Identity Residency (L&IR), a 6-day immersive programme for teenagers aged 14 to 18. The residency is scheduled to run across three cities: Lagos from July 20 to 25, Abuja from August 10 to 15, and Port Harcourt from August 24 to 29, 2026. Designed to address a growing gap in Nigerian youth development, L&IR moves beyond academic performance and career selection to focus on what its founders describe as the most overlooked foundation of adolescent growth: character. Through guided conversations, reflective sessions, practical activities, and leadership development, participants will explore their natural thinking patt...

By Ganmi Helen The growing diversity of travel needs is influencing how hospitality providers approach accommodation, with increasing attention being given to offering options that suit both short-term and extended stays. Speaking on the trend, Tosin Adeyinka Adegbesan , a consultant with Aviel  Suites and Hotels , said travellers now have varying expectations depending on the purpose and duration of their visits. While some guests prefer the structure and services associated with hotels, others seek the flexibility, privacy and space offered by serviced apartments. He noted that this shift has contributed to the growing popularity of short-let apartments alongside conventional hotel accommodation, particularly among business travellers, corporate guests, families, couples, executives and visitors on temporary assignments. According to Tosin, guest expectations have also evolved beyond the availability of accommodation to include reliable utilities, internet connectivity, entertain...

By James Okorie Price volatility is among the most persistent complaints in the African ride-hailing landscape, for riders and drivers alike. PairRide is entering with a 7% commission aimed squarely at that problem. By keeping the platform's own running costs lean, the company is betting it can hold fares stable without having to claw the difference back out of driver earnings. Consumers benefit because PairRide makes every trip transparent from start to finish. Its Fair Fare Engine tracks the journey in real time and calculates the fare based on the actual trip, allowing both the rider and driver to see how the final amount is determined. This reduces the frustration and distrust that often arise when passengers are charged unexpected fees or unexplained fare adjustments after a ride has ended. PairRide also believes that a better experience for passengers starts with treating drivers fairly. Many ride-hailing platforms charge high commissions, leaving drivers under pressure to co...

By Bolaji Idoko Launching quickly has become common in technology. Waiting three years is not. That decision defines the story behind MyPassyApp, a Nigerian digital finance platform founded by entrepreneur Passy. The company says it intentionally postponed its launch until it believed the product met the standard users deserved. Built from years of operating Passyxchange, MyPassyApp expands beyond crypto by bringing together cryptocurrency trading, gift cards, airtime purchases and bill payments within one application. “We weren’t trying to be first,” Passy said. “We wanted to build something people could depend on.” The launch event reflected both business ambition and personal significance. Hosted by Uti Nwachukwu, it welcomed creators including Valking and Mbah, alongside customers and supporters. A memorable highlight came when Passy’s father recounted the company’s early beginnings before praying publicly for its future. To reinforce confidence in the platform, the company process...

By Pastor Goodluck Ochiagha Founder & Lead Minister, Magen Covenant Ministry About the Author Pastor Goodluck Ochiagha is the Founder and Lead Minister of Magen Covenant Ministry, headquartered in Nnobi, Anambra State, Nigeria. Before entering full-time ministry, he was actively involved in business and entrepreneurship, an experience that shaped his conviction that lasting success is built not merely on capital but on structure, discipline, wisdom and integrity. Today, his ministry combines spiritual development with practical empowerment. Alongside daily prayer and biblical teaching, Magen Covenant Ministry equips individuals, families and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive spiritually, intellectually and economically. The ministry believes that faith should produce responsible leaders, ethical entrepreneurs, financially disciplined families and productive communities. One of Pastor Goodluck Ochiagha's major divine assignments is leading the, 6:00 a....

By Iyabo Asan Property owners across Abuja are losing significant income every year, not because of weak demand, but because many commercial and residential assets are poorly managed, according to estate surveyor and property management consultant, Zulu Yusuf . Speaking during a recent industry discussion on real estate asset performance, Yusuf noted that many investors focus heavily on acquiring properties but pay far less attention to professional management after acquisition. According to him, this oversight has become one of the biggest causes of declining rental income, rising maintenance costs and reduced property values across the Federal Capital Territory. "Owning a property is only the first phase of the investment," he said. "The real challenge is preserving and growing the value of that asset over time. A poorly managed property begins to lose value long before the owner notices it." He explained that issues such as inconsistent rent collection, del...