By Oluwafunke Ishola The U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) says the fight against HIV/AIDS is not over, calling for a sustained global response against the disease. Its Global Aids Coordinator and Senior Bureau Official for Global Health Security and Diplomacy, Amb. John Nkengasong, said thisContinue Reading
By Ige Adekunle The Assistant Comptroller-General (ACG) of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Mr Saidu Yusuf, has underscored the importance of continued cooperation among sister agencies to boost security in the country. Yusuf, who is also the Zonal Co-ordinator Zone A, Lagos, made this known during his visit toContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders have called for promotion of non-oil exports to engender a favourable balance of trade and drive Nigeria’s diversification agenda. They made the call at the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria Export Promotion Group (MANEG) Seventh Annual General Meeting, on Wednesday in Lagos. Prof. Segun Ajibola, aContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Africa Magic, on Wednesday, had a private screening for its thrilling new original limited series, “My Fairytale Wedding”, exploring the theme of love and romance. The screening session attracted renowned Nollywood actors as well as the immediate past Big Brother Naija realityContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) on Wednesday joined 192 other countries to launch a single postage stamp in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and 2024 World Post Day. Ms Tola Odeyemi, Post Master General of theContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Prof. Banjo Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, Adviser to the African Development Bank President on industrialisation, says federal and state governments can end hunger and poverty in Nigeria by embracing the Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) programme. Oyelaran-Oyeyinka said this in an interview with journalists on the sidelinesContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mr Olufunso Adebiyi, Permanent Secretary at the State House, has charged staff members to carry out their duties with utmost responsibility and determination, ensuring customer satisfaction. Speaking at the 2024 Customer Service Week organised by the State House SERVICOM Unit, Adebiyi emphasised citizens’ inalienable right toContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe A Non-Governmental Organisation, The Bloom Africa (TBA), says it has unveiled a fund targeted at transforming the future of African and Diasporan women, by bridging the gap in access to education and resources for girls across various industries. In a statement issued on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nigerian gospel musician, Gift Christopher, popularly known as “Minister GUC”, on Tuesday celebrated his 30th birthday with a listening session for his third album, “The Trio and I”. The event held in Ikeja, Lagos, also featured the celebration of the completion of hisContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Stakeholders in the justice sector have said that collaboration and synergy in the administration of criminal justice is vital for an effective and fair system. They said this this at an assessment and capacity-building workshop on the Lagos State Administration of Criminal Justice Law (ACJL), onContinue Reading
