By Taiye Olayemi The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF) has unveiled a Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) roadmap, a 10-year blueprint, aimed at mobilising $8 billion in inclusive capital by 2035. The roadmap was unveiledContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze A serial tech founder and investor, Sudeep Ramnani, has reaffirmed his steadfast support for Nigeria’s thriving digital economy. Ramnani said that infrastructure development was crucial to fostering entrepreneurial growth. He made this known to newsmen in Lagos at the conclusion of the 80th session of theContinue Reading
By Benjamin Gbadebo and Rukayat Moisemhe Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for more commitment to the Nigeria First policy to boost real sector competitiveness, expand local production, and drive sustainable economic growth and development. Mr Francis Meshioye, President, MAN, made the callContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Spotify, an audio streaming and media service provider, has unveiled Greasy Tunes Café, a three-week experiential pop-up, designed to celebrate the link between Nigerian food, music and culture. Bea Theron,Continue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory (LSMTL) on Tuesday called for stronger collaboration with key players in the construction industry to prevent building collapses in the state. The General Manager of LSMTL, Mrs Olayinka Abdul, made the call at a stakeholders’ forum on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the West Africa Insurance Companies Association (WAICA) Education Conference says no fewer than 250 delegates are expected at the 2025 edition of the conference. Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, Chairperson of LOC, disclosed thisContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has vowed not to relent in its efforts against copyright piracy across the country. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, stated this while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta on Tuesday after visiting heads of security agencies in the state.Continue Reading
By Joan Odafe The Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has composed a rousing Independence ode, offering the nation what she calls a “Word-Rhyming-Flower”, as the country turns 65. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that her poem, titled ‘Remember, Remember theContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) Africa has appealed to the Lagos State Government to reinstate its suspended guidelines on Safe Termination of Pregnancy (STOP). Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, WARDC Africa Founding Director, in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Margaret’s world took a dramatic turn the day she pricked herself with a contaminated needle while caring for a patient. As a dedicated healthcare worker, she had always put others first, but now she couldn’tContinue Reading
