Femi Otedola's memoir, 'Making It Big', has been awarded the title of African Business Book of the Year, a recognition that comes less than a year after its official launch in London, according to Premium Times.

Shell Plc has appointed Elohor Aiboni as Executive Vice President and Country Chair for Nigeria, effective 1 August 2026. She will succeed Marno de Jong, marking her as the first Nigerian and the first woman to hold this combined position in the company's 60-year history.

Team Nigeria achieved notable success at the 2026 Pan-African Mathematics Olympiad held in Yamoussoukro, Ivory Coast, winning three silver medals and one bronze. This included a historic double-silver podium finish by two female students from Nigeria, marking a significant milestone for the country's representation in the competition.

Nigerian biologist Rachel Ikemeh has been awarded the 2026 Rolex Award for her significant contributions to conservation in the Niger Delta. Her community-led project has protected thousands of hectares of forest and has successfully doubled the population of the critically endangered red colobus monkey, according to BellaNaija.

Ini Dima-Okojie has welcomed her first child, coinciding with her 36th birthday. The announcement has garnered numerous congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities, including Nancy Isime, Chioma Ikokwu, Kehinde Bankole, and Osas Ighodaro.

The Nigerian federal government has launched a national initiative to incorporate electric cooking into the country's Clean Cooking Policy. This initiative aims to attract investment, enhance access to clean energy, and decrease reliance on firewood and other polluting cooking fuels.