By Abiodun Azi/Funmilola Gboteku The Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) and Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have called for increased collaboration between the business community and science and research sector in Nigeria. According to them, this will help to close the gaps in meeting the Sustainable Development GoalsContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian In commemoration of the World International Day for Social Justice, Dr ChiChi Aniagolu, Regional Director, Ford Foundation West Africa, says the Day serves as a stark reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society. Aniagolu said thisContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The Lagos State COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus Programme (LAGOS CARES) says it will continue to provide quality and sustainable interventions in agriculture and markets. Mr Jonathan Obayemi, the State Project Coordinator, Fadama Programme in Lagos, stated this at a one-day workshop for representatives ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Dr Olabimpe Abayomi-Ige, American-based Nigerian special education teacher, has emphasised the need for consistent efforts in addressing the educational needs of individuals living with disabilities and assisting them in reaching their maximum potential. She said this while speaking on the topic, ‘Learning Helpers Presentation to NigerianContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian A freight forwarder and end-to-end services provider, Mr Tunde Okiwe, has expressed concerns over difficulties faced by businesses in the ecosystem, due to challenges in accessing forex. Okiwe, who is also the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Baxwell Global Solutions ltd., told the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC), has begun the 2024 edition of its innovative technology programme, Inclusive Technology For All (IT4All), to empower physically-challenged people. Yemi Odutola, the External Relations Lead, W.TEC, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in LagosContinue Reading
By Abiodun Azi Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), through The Third-Party Advocacy Campaign (TPAC), has called for legislative agenda to address food system challenges in the country. The CSO made the call in Lagos on Thursday during the opening of its two-day Legislative Retreat on Food Fortification,Continue Reading
Fact-Check By Victor Adeoti The International Press Centre (IPC) has urged journalists to combat information disorder in the society through fact-check and freedom of information tools. Mr Lanre Arogundade, the Executive Director of IPC, said this at a two-day capacity building on combating Information Disorder in Democratic Governance Reporting, UsingContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, says the ministry is engaging with the international arts industry for collaboration toward fostering partnerships and attracting inward investment. Musawa said this in a statement issued by her Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, NnekaContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale Oba Rilwan Akiolu, the Oba of Lagos and Chief Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iya Oloja General, have commended the Lagos State Government on the disbursement of N750 million Lagos Market Trader Money initiative. They gave the commendation at the inauguration of the scheme for 15,000 market menContinue Reading
