By Joan Odafe The Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Gabe Onah, says the 2025 edition will be different and better, positioning the event as a key driver of Cross River’s tourism and creative economy recovery post-COVID-19. Onah, in a statement on Monday in Lagos, said this year’s event with the theme,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Cross River Tourism Bureau (CRSTB) has assured stakeholders, including visitors that the state is fully prepared for the hosting of the 2025 Carnival Calabar. The board said it has put in place expanded hotel capacity, improved airlift, enhanced security and upgraded tourism infrastructure. Mr Ojoi Ekpenyong,Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe Singer and songwriter,Davido,and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You”, topped Spotify’s list of the most shared Nigerian songs in 2025. Spotify, in its 2025 Wrapped data for Nigeria, said the track emerged as the most forwarded and reposted song across private and public digital spaces. According to Spotify,Continue Reading
By Adekunle Williams and Oluwatope Lawanson Omniversity Imperial College has conferred honourary fellowships, practice-based qualifications, and academic titles on individuals across various sectors. The President, Omniversity Imperial College, Prof. Tokunbo Akeredolu-Ale, made this known at the African Innovation Workshop 2025 and ISO-Aligned Practice Qualifications Conferment in Lagos on Friday. TheContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Steer for Change Mother and Newborn Foundation, an NGO, has provided essential healthcare and support to 100 women and nursing mothers in the Ijedodo area of Lagos. The Founder of the NGO, Mrs Kikelomo Adisa, who spoke during the outreach on Saturday, said the programme aimedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi 22Bet Nigeria, a betting platform, on Friday distributed 200 food boxes to vulnerable residents of Ebute-Metta area of Lagos as part of its Christmas outreach initiative. Speaking during the outreach, Mr Fikayo Ogunfuye, Country Director of 22Bet Nigeria, said that the initiative reaffirmed the company’s commitment toContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is scaling work on traditional medicine as part of efforts to meet global demand and health needs. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, said thisContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Strategy advisory committee of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has outlined priority policies, emerging risks and new strategic pillars to strengthen advocacy and value creation. Committee Chairman, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during a draft blueprint presentation for 2026–2027. The documentContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday, described technology as a vital tool for advancing the rights of women and children in society. The branch said this at its 2025 Law Week, tagged, “From Paper to Power: Enforcing Women’s Rights Through Technology andContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has charged its newly admitted students to uphold strong professional ethics and competence. Mr Tolani Sule, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, gave the charge at the matriculation ceremony for 768 candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday.Continue Reading
