By Oluwatope Lawanson A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Devatop Centre for Africa Development, has urged deeper collaboration with corporate organisations to protect victims of human trafficking for a safer and more equitable society. The Group Board Chairman of the NGO, Dr Benson Olugbuo, made the call at the official launch ofContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s debt crisis is having a devastating impact on vaccination efforts, leaving millions of people vulnerable to preventable diseases. With debt-to-GDP ratios exceeding 65 per cent across sub-Saharan Africa, governments are struggling to balance debt servicing with essential health spending, including vaccinationContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has urged multi-stakeholder collaboration to develop sustainable solutions bridging policy and practice gaps, ensuring improved access and quality healthcare for women and children across Nigeria. Dr Funmi Ige, President of MWAN Lagos State Branch, made the call during a pressContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Mr Joshua Oderinde, past Chairman, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN),Ikeja district, has urged professionals to upgrade their ICT skills and adopt digital tools to stay competent, ethical, innovative and globally relevant. Oderinde gave the advice on Monday at the 2025 International Accounting Day celebration ofContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Mr Oluwaseun Dania, Managing Director, Alpha Greek Technologies, has called for greater collaboration among academia, regulators and the creative industry to ensure Africa shapes its own Artificial intelligence (AI) future. Dania said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said recently, atContinue Reading
By Adebayo Olawunmi Spotify has unveiled a major update for its global community, introducing “Listening Stats”, an interactive and highly shareable feature that gives listeners a dynamic recap of their music week. Phiona Okumu, Head of MusicContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to place social justice at the centre of economic growth. Osinbajo made the call at the Ford Foundation Office for West AfricaContinue Reading
By Joy Akinsanya The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has tasked stakeholders in the solid minerals sector on improved packaging, and effective marketing to boost non-oil exports and drive sustainable economic diversification. The Executive Director of NEPC, Mrs Nonye Ayeni, said this at an interactive forum for solid minerals stakeholdersContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mrs Samiat Bada, Chairman of Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA), has vowed to transform the community into a model of effective grassroots governance. Bada made this commitment during a ceremony, with the theme: “Renewed Hope at the Grassroots”, marking her first 100 days in office forContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Vice-Chancellor of Pan-Atlantic University, Lagos, Prof. Enase Okonedo, has urged Nigerian youths to leverage technology to drive leadership, creativity, and positive societal change, rather than just using it for convenience. Okonedo made the call while delivering a keynote address at the ThirdContinue Reading
