NGO seeks strategic partnership to protect victims of human trafficking

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

The Human Cost of Vaccines Under-investment in Africa

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

MWAN urges action on women’s, children’s healthcare

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

Former ICAN boss tasks accountants on digital skills, ethical innovation

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

Ford Foundation at 65: Social justice must drive Africa’s development, Osinbajo tells leaders

      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

NEPC tasks solid minerals stakeholders on improved packaging

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

Pan-Atlantic VC urges youths to harness technology for purposeful leadership

    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