sometimes, you don’t really notice someone at the beginning. They are just there, doing their thing, writing, posting and slowly building momentum. Then one day you look at the numbers and you’re like, “Wait… when did this person do all this?”That is exactly what happened with Aruma Maryann Uchenna here at Shast News.She didn’t start…
Meta is expanding its artificial intelligence ambitions beyond consumer-facing products with the launch of Meta Enterprise Platform, a new business-focused division designed to help companies use AI to grow, automate operations and transform how they work.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the initiative, describing it as a new major pillar of the company’s business.The platform will…
century ago, Arochukwu stood at the centre of one of the most influential political, commercial and religious networks in southeastern Nigeria. Then, in 1901, the British Empire marched into Aro territory.The conflict that followed became known as the Anglo- Aro War, or the Aro Expedition of 1901–1902.It was not simply a battle between two armies.It…
There was a time when the word “fake” in Nigeria mostly brought to mind imitation clothes, shoes, phones or designer products.Today, the question is becoming much more serious:What if the product we are calling fake is something we are eating, drinking, applying to our bodies or taking as medicine?That is the disturbing reality behind Nigeria’s…
In modern romance, a growing trend has left many questioning whether emotional involvement is turning into a calculated financial enterprise. Across online forums and social media platforms, stories circulate about partners who pour significant financial, academic, and emotional support into a relationship, only to be abruptly discarded once the recipient reaches stability or success. Sponsoring…
There is probably a Nigerian student somewhere right now with a song sitting unfinished on their phone.Another has a business idea but no money to start it. Someone else knows how to take amazing pictures but cannot afford a proper camera. A young filmmaker has the ideas but no equipment, while another talented creator is…
There was a time when Nigeria wasn’t just a huge market for imported products. The country had factories producing cars, tyres, shoes, paper and textiles with thousands of Nigerians working in them.Here are five companies that tell the story of that era.
Nollywood crime thriller Black Market has made history after attracting more than 51,000 people to a single film screening at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos.The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the iconic Lagos venue for the highly anticipated premiere.The massive turnout has reportedly earned Black Market a…
eNVieKnown for his signature “MANDEM” tag, eNVie is an independent artist and producer from Abia State, based in Ebonyi. His unique sound and consistency have earned him a growing audience across the Southeast and Nigeria. His most-streamed song, “RUN” ft. Ajc Fia, remains one of his standout records. Check it out on a streaming platform…
Nigerian engineer, inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Ndubuisi Ekekwe has announced the Contisx Phone, a blockchain-based smartphone designed to provide secure communication for individuals, businesses and governments.Ekekwe, who described himself as a Nigerian engineer and inventor, said his journey of building technology began during his university days at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), where…