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- fashion
Garbe Fashion Brand: Colour, Print and the Freedom to Experiment
Garbe brought vibrant prints, striking colour combinations and playful silhouettes to Lagos Fashion Week 2026. Its runway presentation offers an opportunity to explore how colour, pattern and shape can become tools for individuality in contemporary African fashion.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- editorial
Lagos Fashion Week 2026 Through the Pen of Queen Diana Story: Fringe, Craft, Commerce & the Complete Designer Lineup.
Fringe, craft and a packed five day schedule are defining the 15th edition in Victoria Island. Behind the runway buzz, organisers are asking how African design can turn attention into lasting business.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- make money
Print on Demand Sounds Complicated Until You Realize It's Basically Canva Plus a Website.
Print on demand sounds like a whole manufacturing operation but in reality, it's closer to designing on Canva and letting someone else handle the rest.
Reva Mag · 17 August 2026
- make money
How to Make Money With Canva: Turn Your Design Skills Into an Online Business.
You don't have to be a professional designer to make money with Canva, if you can create something useful and easy for someone else to use, you're already at the start of an online business.
Reva Mag · 12 August 2026
- world
What Sprinting Legends Can Teach Us About Managing Long-Term Career Pacing.
You can't run a marathon at a sprinter's pace. Your career shouldn't be treated like one giant launch week either.
Reva Mag · 4 August 2026
- biography
Ugo Monye: Biography of the Nigerian Menswear Designer
Ugo Monye is the Lagos designer behind a celebrated menswear label known for agbada, kaftans and tailored ceremonial wear.
GNA Writes · 3 July 2026
- business
The World's Biggest Brands Don't Chase Attention. They Design It.
Barbie. Taylor Swift. Formula One. Netflix. The brands winning today stopped waiting to be discovered.
Sarah Vitra · 29 July 2026
- asia
Feature: Asian Cities Are Redesigning Around Heat
Shade, water and building codes are becoming emergency policy in the region's largest urban areas.
Priya Raman · 25 July 2026
- fashion
ChicNiCity Fashion Brand: Bibi Asenuga’s Modern African Identity
Founded by Nigerian American designer Boye “Bibi” Asenuga, ChicNiCity brings African inspired prints and colours into contemporary ready to wear fashion. Its appearance on the Lagos Fashion Week 2026 schedule connects the brand’s international outlook with a wider conversation about heritage, identity and modern dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Kilentar Fashion Brand: Michelle Adepoju’s African Vision
Michelle Adepoju is building a fashion identity around West African craftsmanship, Yoruba heritage and contemporary womenswear. Her journey reveals how cultural memory, the work of women artisans and modern design can intersect in an industry constantly searching for new creative perspectives.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Hertunba Fashion Brand: Florentina Agu’s Story of Craft
Nigerian designer Florentina Agu founded Hertunba around a vision of feminine expression, indigenous textiles and contemporary clothing. Her work raises broader questions about women’s confidence, traditional craftsmanship, textile waste and the realities of building a fashion business.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Ajanée Fashion Brand: Luqman Ajani’s Vision of Individuality and Reuse
Ajanée is part of a generation of Nigerian fashion labels challenging conventional ideas about clothing through experimentation, individuality and material reuse. Founded by Luqman Ajani, the brand invites a closer look at how discarded garments can become new expressions of identity.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
From Economic Uncertainty to Online Income: How to Turn Your Skills Into a Digital Business
Turn your skills into digital opportunities and build new income streams in an uncertain economy.
Adeola Babatunde · 8 August 2026
- world
AI Is Changing Jobs Faster Than Ever: The Skills You Need to Stay Relevant
Artificial intelligence is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace. In this personal reflection, I explore what the rise of AI jobs in 2026 means for professionals, why adaptability matters more than ever, and how learning digital skills can open new opportunities for anyone willing to embrace change.
Adeola Babatunde · 7 August 2026
- world
How to Turn Your Skills Into an Online Business Using AI Tools and Your Smartphone
Starting an online business no longer requires expensive equipment or a large budget. Discover how to turn your existing skills into a profitable digital business using AI tools, a smartphone, and practical strategies that help you grow with confidence.
Adeola Babatunde · 7 August 2026
- fashion
Iremitide Fashion Brand: The Art of Occasionwear and Dramatic Elegance
Iremitide brought a vivid interpretation of occasionwear to Lagos Fashion Week 2026, using colour, embellishment and sculptural silhouettes to create garments designed to command attention. Its presentation offers a starting point for examining how contemporary African fashion approaches celebration, femininity and the art of dressing.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
Mo Abudu Opens a New Home for African Films in London
The Nigerian media entrepreneur has opened a cinema and cultural centre designed to bring African stories to more people in the United Kingdom.
GNA Writes · 9 October 2026
- investigations
Investigation: How Emergency Procurement Rules Outlive the Emergency
Provisions designed for crises remain in force years later, and the paper trail thins where the spending grows.
Emeka Nwosu · 8 July 2026
- entertainment
Davido unfollowed Very Darkman on Instagram, is this True, False or a “Happy New Month” greeting.
A social media post claims the Nigerian singer unfollowed Very Darkman on Instagram. Before treating that claim as news, I am asking what evidence actually supports it.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- lifestyle
I Was Frightened, I Didn’t Like It: Heidi Klum Halloween Costume.
Heidi Klum arrived at her 25th Halloween party in New York as a giant, bloody version of her own severed left hand, and I found it frightening. Here is what the look involved, who was there and why the spectacle works even when it disturbs.
Queen Diana Story · 1 November 2026
- fashion
Sanwo-Olu walks the runway at Lagos Fashion Week 2026
The Lagos State governor appeared on the runway for Ugo Monye. The appearance connects political visibility with fashion, but details about its purpose and any associated commitments remain unconfirmed.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- make money
Where to Get Your Professional Website in Just 72 Hours
A promotional pitch pairs a mobile-ready site with a month of content planning for X. Its practical value depends on delivery terms, ownership and what happens after launch.
Queen Diana Story · 31 October 2026
- nigeria
Ebola disease in Nigeria: Two suspected cases reported.
An alert reports that two people in the North-East have been isolated while laboratory testing proceeds. Neither case is confirmed, and the notice does not identify its issuing authority.
GNA Writes · 31 October 2026
- fashion
Sevon Dejana Fashion Brand: Segun Edikan’s Vision of Couture
Sevon Dejana has developed a distinctive presence in Nigerian luxury fashion through sculptural silhouettes, intricate embellishment and story driven couture. Founded by Aladejana Segun Victor Edikan, the label brings together family craftsmanship, personal expression and a contemporary approach to occasionwear.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- fashion
Street Souk fashion platform: the Rise of African Streetwear
Founded by Iretidayo Zaccheaus, Street Souk has helped create a platform for Nigerian streetwear brands and the communities surrounding them. Its Lagos Fashion Week presentations demonstrate why streetwear deserves to be understood as a creative culture, not simply a casual clothing category.
Global News Arena Writer · 29 October 2026
- world
FBI Captures Six Most-Wanted Fraudsters After International Manhunt
Six people wanted in major fraud cases have been captured across several countries after spending more than 4,000 days on the run collectively. The cases involve billions of dollars in alleged fraud, including healthcare fraud, COVID-19 relief fraud and the misuse of money meant to feed children.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- world
Ebola Scientists to Investigate How Nigeria’s Confirmed Patient Became Infected
International Ebola experts are preparing to investigate how Nigeria’s confirmed patient contracted the virus, as health authorities strengthen contact tracing and examine a possible connection to a case in Kenya.
GNA Writes · 26 October 2026
- world
Poland Challenges Elon Musk as Starlink Limits Disrupt Ukraine’s Military Missions
Poland’s foreign minister has questioned Elon Musk after Ukraine reported problems with a satellite internet service used in military operations.
GNA Writes · 14 October 2026
- world
Why Lamidi Adedibu’s Family Is Demanding ₦500 Million Over a Film
Adedibu: Alagbara Ibadan tells the life of the late Ibadan politician Lamidi Adedibu. His family says it is full of lies, and that nobody asked them first.
GNA Writes · 12 October 2026
- entertainment
Ayra Starr Announces 20-City World Tour After Major London Performance
Ayra Starr is taking her Starrgirl movement global with a 20-city international tour planned for 2027. Following her NFL International Game halftime performance in London, the Nigerian Afrobeats star is poised for another major career milestone as her international influence continues to grow.
Your Brand Angel · 11 October 2026
- world
Civilian Ships Are Being Attacked in the Black Sea
Attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea are raising fresh concerns about the safety of global trade.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- world
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV): Biography, Age, Wife, Education, Career, Politics and the Lagos Race He Refuses to Leave.
An architect from a family of judges, he has run for office four times in nine years. Each time, the crowd got bigger. This is the man Lagos keeps meeting on the ballot.
GNA Writes · 6 October 2026
- world
Schneider Electric Is Buying PTC for $22.6 Billion
Schneider Electric is buying US software company PTC for $22.6 billion in one of the biggest business deals of the year. But the deal also shows why companies must be careful when they spend billions to grow.
GNA Writes · 5 October 2026
- world
Kyiv’s Bridges Are Closed. The Bigger Lesson Is What Happens When Critical Systems Stop Working.
Russian strikes have disrupted major transport routes in Kyiv, killing one person and injuring two. The disruption offers a wider lesson about how quickly a problem in one part of a system can affect everything connected to it.
GNA Writes · 2 October 2026
- entertainment
Rema Biography, The Boy Who Turned a Freestyle Into Global Stardom
Rema's journey from a freestyle discovered online to the international success of “Calm Down” is a story of talent, timing and musical experimentation. Rather than letting one global hit define him, the Nigerian star has continued to push the boundaries of his self-described Afrorave sound.
Your Brand Angel · 1 October 2026
- world
Nigeria Is Building a New Satellite. But Can Businesses Turn Better Connectivity Into Real Growth?
Nigeria’s new NigComSat 2A satellite is expected to expand broadband and digital services across Africa. But better connectivity will only create real economic value when businesses have the systems to use it.
GNA Writes · 30 September 2026
- world
China Is Turning AI Video Into an Industry. The Bigger Question Is Who Will Be Ready for the Change
China’s rapid investment in AI generated video is creating new opportunities while forcing creative businesses to rethink production.
GNA Writes · 28 September 2026
- world
London Fashion Week Is Growing Its Global Audience. The Business Lesson Goes Beyond Fashion
More international buyers are showing interest in London fashion, highlighting the value of turning attention into lasting business opportunities.
GNA Writes · 23 September 2026
- world
South Africa's Defence Showcase Is a Lesson Every African Business Should Be Paying Attention To
South Africa's aerospace and defense exhibition wasn't just a display of military capability, it's a case study in why building something great means nothing if nobody knows about it.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
South Africa Showcases Homegrown Defence Technology at Aerospace Show
From mobile surveillance radar to armoured vehicles, South Africa's aerospace and defence exhibition put homegrown military technology on full display, challenging perceptions of Africa's defence capacity.
Global News Arena · 21 September 2026
- world
AI Is Growing Fast. Europe Now Has a Water and Power Problem
AI growth is exposing a bigger problem: businesses need stronger systems to support rapid expansion.
GNA Writes · 21 September 2026
- world
37 People Died in Custody. The Questions Nigeria Still Needs to Answer
The deaths in Niger State have triggered an investigation and exposed what happens when systems fail to detect danger and respond in time.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Is No Longer Just About Oil
For years, the Strait of Hormuz was something most people could safely ignore.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
America Is at War With Iran. So Why Is Iran Still Going to the UN?
Why diplomacy continues even when two countries are at war and what it means for a world facing growing uncertainty.
GNA Writes · 18 September 2026
- world
AI Takes Centre Stage at Arabian Travel Market ATM 2026.
ATM 2026 Highlights AI, German Tourism, Emirati Hospitality and New Hotel Openings as Global Travel Industry Gathers in Dubai, (Press Release)
Queen Diana Story · 14 September 2026
- world
The Private Man
She just didn't know yet whether she was going to hear it as his girlfriend. Or as a journalist. And that was the beginning of the problem.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
- world
Sitting At The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 in Dubai, Thinking About The Nigerian Jollof Rice War At Akwaaba African Travel Market
There is something slightly surreal about standing inside the bustling exhibition halls of Dubai, surrounded by discussions on quantum computing and predictive algorithms, and finding yourself daydreaming about a plate of smoky Jollof rice in Lagos. A must read.
Queen Diana Story · 13 September 2026
- world
Your Favourite Celebrities Just Went Back to the 1980s. AI Did That.
Everyone is creating images of a decade they never lived. The interesting part is who really styled them.
GNA Writes · 10 September 2026
- world
It Was Not a Hack That Almost Buried OPay. It Was a Post.
A lie needs no budget, no lawyer and no facts. It only needs a timeline.
GNA Writes · 10 September 2026
- entertainment
Danny Ocean: The Story Behind Me Rehúso and His Global Rise
Danny Ocean wrote “Me Rehúso” around the pain of leaving someone he loved behind in Venezuela. What began as a personal song grew into an international hit, connecting with listeners who understood separation, migration and the difficult experience of starting again somewhere new.
Your Brand Angel · 9 September 2026
- entertainment
BBNaija Season 11: Aikou and Flora Lose Gambit Status, Become Eligible for ₦160 Million Prize
Aikou and Flora are officially back in the race for BBNaija Season 11’s ₦160 million grand prize, but their return to the main competition comes with a major sacrifice: the guaranteed safety they enjoyed as Gambits is gone.
Lady NG · 2 September 2026
- entertainment
Dolly Parton Has Been Laid to Rest, and Nashville Has Not Stopped Singing Since.
Dolly Parton was buried next to her husband Carl Dean on August 28, and the tributes pouring in from every corner of the music world are proving that the woman was never just a country singer, she was an entire institution.
Reva Mag · 31 August 2026
- business
Beyoncé Just Turned a 20 Year Old Album Into a Whole New Business.
B’Day is turning 20, and Beyoncé decided against the nostalgic Instagram post. Instead, she’s showing creators how to turn old work into new money and somehow made a 20-year-old album feel like a brand-new product.
Reva Mag · 27 August 2026
- make money
Best AI Smartphones to Buy in Nigeria in 2026: Top Phones With the Smartest AI Features
AI smartphones are changing what Nigerians can do with their phones. Here are the best AI-powered smartphones to consider in 2026, from premium flagships to more affordable options.
Lady NG · 26 August 2026
- make money
Best Smart TVs to Buy in Nigeria in 2026: 7 Affordable Options for Your Home Entertainment Upgrade
Planning to upgrade your home entertainment? Here are 7 affordable Smart TVs worth considering in Nigeria in 2026, plus practical tips to help you choose the right TV for your budget and needs.
Lady NG · 26 August 2026
- technology
Meta Can Afford an $18 Billion Settlement. What Does That Say About the Attention Economy?
Meta's deal over teen social media use is basically forcing Facebook and Instagram to put a leash on the one thing their entire business model has been thirsting after for years: your attention.
Reva Mag · 26 August 2026
- technology
Nvidia Just Showed Us Where the AI Money Is Actually Going.
Nvidia just dropped numbers so big they broke a calculator, but the real gist for creators, freelancers and small business owners is the whole economy of skills and services that have gradually formed around it, and honestly, that's where the actual bag is.
Reva Mag · 26 August 2026
- entertainment
Poco Lee’s Management Breaks Silence on Sexual-Assault Allegations as Fresh Details Emerge
Poco Lee’s management has responded to claims surrounding the entertainer’s ongoing UK court case, urging the public to rely on verified information and allow due process.
Lady NG · 26 August 2026
- business
How to Build an Online Business That Can Grow Into a Long-Term Asset
Building an online business is about more than making quick money. Here’s how to turn your skills, content, audience and digital products into an asset that can continue creating value for years.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026
- business
Nigeria’s China Exports Jump 81% to $2.25 Billion as Zero-Tariff Policy Boosts Trade
Nigeria’s exports to China have surged 81% to $2.25 billion in the first half of 2026, highlighting new opportunities for Nigerian exporters, manufacturers and digital entrepreneurs as China’s zero-tariff policy boosts trade.
Lady NG · 25 August 2026