By Rukayat Moisemhe Experts have stressed the need for significant investment in human capacity across the tax ecosystem to enable the new tax laws to deliver its meaningful impact in the coming year. They gave the advice at the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Professional Services Group Advocacy Tax SymposiumContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for urgent, large-scale investment in digital skills to prepare Nigeria’s growing youth population for global competitiveness. UNICEF Education Specialist, Babagana Aminu, said this on Wednesday in Lagos, at a two-day media dialogue on digital learning advocacy organised by theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Southern Governor’s Forum has commended President Bola Tinubu’s prompt response to recent security threats witnessed in some parts of the country. Gov. Dapo Abiodun, the Chairman of the forum stated this in his opening remarks at the regional meeting ofContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Henry Oladele Organisers of the 2025 DJ Marathon Festival say preparations are advancing for a 96-hour nonstop beach party scheduled for Lagos. Founder of Afroxella, Buchi Henry, on Tuesday said that interest grew rapidly after foreign party lovers began asking about Lagos’ famed Detty December celebrations and theContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Nigeria will have to realign its democracy, education and federalism to be able to tackle its challenges adequately, Prof. Adewumi Falode of the History and International Studies Department, Lagos State University (LASU), has said. Falode said this while delivering LASU’s 115th Inaugural Lecture Series at its OjoContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI) has introduced a business clinic model designed to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to ensure long-term growth and sustainability. The Divisional Head, Business Development, BoI, Dr Obaro Osah, made this known at the bank’sContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/Oluwatope Lawanson Key government officials, business leaders and diplomats have emphasised the need to strengthen Nigeria–United Kingdom commerce and deepen intra-African trade to harness emerging global opportunities and enhance competitiveness. They made the call at the inauguration of the 19th President of the Nigerian-British Chamber ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The University of Lagos Alumni Association, Lagos Branch, has expressed commitment to assisting the university to close infrastructure gap. The Chairman of the branch, Mr Owoeye Adedeji, gave the assurance at a news conference organised by the association in Lagos on Monday.Continue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for urgent and united action to end the rising tide of digital violence against women and girls. FIDA said this at a news conference on Monday in Lagos to kickstart the 2025 annual general conference slatedContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Stakeholders on Friday urged government hospitals to prioritise strategic planning, innovation, and technology to improve healthcare delivery in Lagos State and beyond. They spoke at the 2025 Strategic Management Retreat organisedContinue Reading
