By Abiodun Lawal The Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), in partnership with the Ijebu Development Initiative on Poverty Reduction (IDIPR) and Imowo Microfinance Bank, has distributed 50 Nigerian-assembled tricycles to transport operators in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The handover ceremony, held at the Awujale Palace on Friday, is aimed at expandingContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Haematology Department of Alimosho General Hospital (ALGH) has commemorated the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day with an advocacy programme to promote awareness, equity and improved care for people living with sickle cell disease. The Head of the Haematology Department, Dr Olubukola Orolu, who spoke atContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders in the built environment to embrace its newly- introduced Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System (E-PPPS) and ensure sincerity in declaring their tax status. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, made the callContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Some stakeholders have called for stronger enforcement of child protection laws, improved collaboration and increased public awareness to combat exploitative child domestic work. They spoke in Lagos at a coordination forum organised by a non-govermental organisation, DEVATOP Centre for Africa Development, to commemorate 2026 World Day AgainstContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe/Florence Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to prioritise indigenous engineers and firms in the delivery of infrastructure projects in the country. The Chairman of the NSE, Lagos Branch, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the call on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) has called for stronger angel investor participation to support Nigerian startups. The forum said increased investment was needed to help startups overcome funding challenges and compete globally. The call was made on Thursday during theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, says her administration will focus on deepening insurance penetration, strengthening public trust and fostering more collaboration across the financial services sector. Nwachukwu, the Managing Director of Rex Insurance Ltd., said this onContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe, Bayo Olawunmi and Glory Akpan As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, stakeholders in tourism, culture and entertainment are united on one point: democratic progress must now build stronger institutions. They say it must also mean better infrastructure, security, and investment in growth-driving sectors. TheirContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 2026 Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was held at Rugby School, Lagos. NFF President, Adeyinka Samuel,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has charged corps members deployed to the state to embrace entrepreneurship, civic responsibility and national service as pathways toward self-reliance, economic growth and development. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Monday. He spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of 9,960 corps membersContinue Reading
