By Oluwafunke Ishola Dr Kodjo Soroh, Medical Director, Sub-Saharan Africa, Pfizer, says concerted efforts are needed to identify the underserved within communities toward reducing the prevalence of sickle cell disease in the country. Soroh said this during a lecture on sickle cell disorder in commemoration of World Sickle Cell DayContinue Reading
By Olayinka Olawale The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has urged the Federal Government to reinforce its support for refugees and include them in planning for the country. Mr Ephraim Kabura, Head of Field Office, UNHCR, Lagos State, stated this at a programme to commemorate World Refugee Day onContinue Reading
By Mateen Badru Ms Adedoyin Fabikun, Managing Partner, Vertiline Synergy Ltd., a hospitality consulting company, says Nigeria can compete favourably with other countries globally when industry operators engage in knowledge-sharing activities. Fabikun made the remark in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Dr Tony Okpanachi, Managing Director, Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN), says the bank has provided long-term finance to over 60 Primary Financial Institutions (PFIs) since its inception. This is to address challenges confronting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Okpanachi disclosed thisContinue Reading
Chef Hilda Baci, Guinness World Record holder, with Ikechi Uko, Convener, AKWAABA Travel Market, at Nigerian Gastronomy Festival Gala Night, on Saturday in Abuja By Taiye Olayemi World Guiness Record holder in longest cooking marathon, Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, on Saturday pledged to continue to work towardContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has called on President Bola Tinubu to make the establishment of a sole ministry for tourism and culture a priority, for the advancement of the industries. Chief Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, NCAC, made the call during a training session organisedContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Ikeja Unique Lions Club District 404B-2, Nigeria, has renovated and equipped Ogudu Junior Secondary School ICT Centre to enhance learning. The President of the Club, Lion Abiodun Wilkey, at the inauguration of the centre on Friday in Lagos, said the centre would ensure that the students wereContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Save the Children International (SCI), an international Non-Governmental Organisation, on Friday advocated a safe and accessible digital environment for children to acquire quality education. Its Director, Advocacy, Campaign, Communication and Media, Mr Amanuel Mamo, made the call in Abuja, at an eventContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Committee of Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of Private Universities in Nigeria (CVCRPUN) has commended the signing into law of the Student Loan Bill by President Bola Tinubu. Its Chairman, Prof. Kabiru Adeyemo, gave the commendation at the general assembly of Vice-Chancellors and Registrars of PrivateContinue Reading
Mrs Omotunde Lawson, District Governor, 9110 , speaking during the inauguration ofva 10 toilet facilities donated to Tinubu Methodist Primary School, Ignosere, Lagos Island on Thursday. By Olayinka Olawale The Rotary Club of Eko Atlantic, district 9110, on Thursday donated 10 toilet facilities to Tinubu Methodist Primary School, Igbosere, LagosContinue Reading
