By Abiodun Lawal The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to harnessing Nigeria’s vast cassava potential to drive industrial growth and economic stability. Bagudu said this on Wednesday in Abeokuta at a capacity building workshop for stakeholders on theContinue Reading
By Sandra Umeh The Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) in Ogun, in partnership with the University of Lagos, has concluded a four-day intensive student leadership training. The training, held from Feb.19 and Feb. 22, had as its theme, “Leadership for the Future”, and was organised for newly electedContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi A non-governmental organisation, the Joyce Ojemudia Foundation (JOF), says there is urgent need for functional medical equipment in public hospitals to manage neonatal challenges and reduce cases of neonatal mortality in the country. Ms Joyce Ojemudia , Founder of the foundation, made theContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Pastor Foluke Adeboye, wife of the General Overseer, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been appointed Chancellor of Caleb University, Imota, Lagos State. Her appointment was confirmed by the university’s Governing Council in a statement issued by theContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Five years after its inauguration in Nigeria, Spotify says music listening in Nigeria has grown at an average rate of 163.5 per cent, underscoring the speed at which the country has emerged as a global streaming force. In a statement made available to the NewsContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Opeyemi Kolawole, a gospel minister, has released a new single, “Tooto”, a spirit-filled song inspired by her reflection on Psalms 8 and 19 The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that “Tooto”, a Yoruba word meaning “Worthy”, celebrates the greatness andContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Gail Sickle Initiative, in partnership with Trinity University, hosted ‘Sickle Cell Alma Awareness Wednesday’ to educate students on genotype compatibility before marriage. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the programme, with the theme: ‘A holistic perspective onContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos State Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, says clarity, predictability and coordination in tax obligations are critical to securing long-term investments and driving housing delivery across the construction and real estate sector in 2026. Akinderu-Fatai said this at the Nigerian-British ChamberContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The Managing Director of Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has described the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as a strategic partner in public orientation and behavioural change. Gbadegesin also reaffirmed LAWMA’s commitment to sustained partnership with NAN on environmental education and public awareness. NANContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Residents under the aegis of Joint Erunwen Community Development Forum in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State on Wednesday staged a protest over what they described as erratic electricity supply by Ikeja Electric. The residents were seen carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs. Representatives of 18Continue Reading
