By Vivian Ahanmisi/ Chiamaka Iheanacho The Ayida Foundation has flagged off the second edition of the Lagos Schools Tennis Tournament, bringing together over 250 young players from within and outside Lagos State. The week-long competition, which began on Wednesday at the Lagos LawnContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola (News Agency of Nigeria) Nigeria’s food security challenges can be effectively addressed by prioritising and adopting the research findings of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). With over five decades of experience in agricultural research, IITA has developed innovativeContinue Reading
By Damilola Nubi Spotify has unveiled multi-talented Nigerian artiste, Nissi, as its EQUAL Africa Ambassador for October. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan at Spotify, made this known in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Akinyemi, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to educate the populace on the dangers of indiscriminate drug use. Akinyemi made this call at the 112th Lagos State University (LASU) Inaugural Lecture Series, heldContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some view the practice as a cautionaryContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi A movie, titled, ‘Osamede’, has premiered in Lagos ahead of its Oct. 17 nationwide release. The film, a superhero story, is told entirely in Edo and opened theatrically across Nigeria, the UK, and North America within three weeks. ItsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has hinged the success of the Nigeria First policy on deliberate, coherent and coordinated action. Amb. Philbert Johnson, UNIDO Representative to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has urged Nigerians to hold their state governors accountable for improved welfare and infrastructure development at the grassroots. Ikuforiji made the call during an interactive session with newsmen on the economy, politics,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged West African countries to strengthen financial instruments and deepen regional collaboration to address the escalating risks that climate change poses to the subregion’s economies and insurance industry. Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi Spotify, a global audio streaming platform, says its EQUAL Africa programme has provided a crucial global launchpad that is levelling the playing field for women in music across the continent. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, said this inContinue Reading
