By Olayinka Olawale The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday flagged off the distribution of food items for 500,000 vulnerable households in the state to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal. Speaking during the exercise at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, the governor said thatContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom Members of the Isale Eko Descendants’ Union (IDU) have called on the Lagos State Government to address the infrastructure deficit in their community. The Chairman of IDU, Mr Adeniji Kazeem, made the call when he led newly inaugurated executive committee members of the union on a courtesyContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) has urged non-profit organisations to reduce dependence on funding from foreign governments and institutional donors to strategic financing of their projects. Ms Nana Afadzinu, Executive Director, WACSI, made this appeal during the West Africa Civil Society Week on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola The Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL) says its facilities will be ready for the commencement of regional flight operations from the Murtala Muhammed Airport II (MMA2) terminal. Bi-Courtney’s Head of Operations, Mr Blessing Ewah, made the disclosure during the regional facility tour with newsmen at the terminalContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The APC Italy Chapter has urged the newly inaugurated ministers to use their wealth of experience to ensure that President Bola Tinubu delivers on his “Renewed Hope” agenda for Nigeria. Prince Chima Ibezim, APC Chairman, Italy Chapter and member, Committee of Diaspora Chairmen (CDC), saidContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State Coordinating Office, Agro-Processing, Productivity Enhancement and Livelihood Support (APPEALS), has called for synergy among financial institutions, insurance companies, farmers and off-takers in the state. Mrs Oluranti Sagoe-Oviebo, Lagos State Project Coordinator, APPEALS, made the plea on Thursday in Lagos at a joint forumContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A non-governmental organisation, Foundation for Resilient Empowerment and Development (FRED), has appealed for sustainability and expansion of resources to strengthen gender-based violence programmes across the country. Mrs Rosemary Echewe, Project Director, FRED, said this during the visit of the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The African Union Commission (AUC) has called for collaboration in finding creative and constructive solutions to the protection of women and girls from sexual and gender-based violence. Ms Victoria Maloka, Head, Coordination and Outreach Division, Women, Gender and Youth Directorate, AU, made the callContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The All Progressives Congress (APC) Committee of the Diaspora Chairmen (CDC) has congratulated the newly inaugurated ministers by President Bola Tinubu, urging them not to let the masses down. Prince Stephen Tella, APC Chairman, Spain chapter and CDC Secretary General, told the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Mr Olugbenga Adebayo, Chief Executive Officer of Gadeshire Travel Company, on Tuesday called on the new Minister of Tourism, Ms Lola Ade-John, to re-evaluate the nation’s tourism masterplan. Adebayo while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said this was neccesary to ensure the current realitiesContinue Reading
