By Henry Oladele A Professor of Microbiology, Kabiru Akinyemi, on Tuesday called on the Federal Government to educate the populace on the dangers of indiscriminate drug use. Akinyemi made this call at the 112th Lagos State University (LASU) Inaugural Lecture Series, heldContinue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Nigeria’s social and digital media space is abuzz with reactions following the unveiling of an iPhone XR allegedly repackaged as an iPhone 17 Pro Max. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while some view the practice as a cautionaryContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi A movie, titled, ‘Osamede’, has premiered in Lagos ahead of its Oct. 17 nationwide release. The film, a superhero story, is told entirely in Edo and opened theatrically across Nigeria, the UK, and North America within three weeks. ItsContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has hinged the success of the Nigeria First policy on deliberate, coherent and coordinated action. Amb. Philbert Johnson, UNIDO Representative to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), said this on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has urged Nigerians to hold their state governors accountable for improved welfare and infrastructure development at the grassroots. Ikuforiji made the call during an interactive session with newsmen on the economy, politics,Continue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has urged West African countries to strengthen financial instruments and deepen regional collaboration to address the escalating risks that climate change poses to the subregion’s economies and insurance industry. Mr Olusegun Omosehin, Commissioner for Insurance and Chief ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Bayo Olawunmi Spotify, a global audio streaming platform, says its EQUAL Africa programme has provided a crucial global launchpad that is levelling the playing field for women in music across the continent. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, said this inContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) on Monday described its Grand Patron and President’s son, Mr Seyi Tinubu, as the nation’s pride as he marks 40th birthday. The National Coordinator of TMF, Mr Gbenga Abiola, in a congratulatory message in Lagos, said the young lawyer remained aContinue Reading
By Omolola Olukoga and Anene Chisom The three-month exhibition celebrating the life, music, activism, influence and enduring legacy of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has opened in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, which will hold until Dec. 28, is taking placeContinue Reading
By Dele Eniola Mr Seun Dania, the Managing Director, Alpha Geek Technologies, has hailed the Federal Government for its commitment to advancing e-governance and digital transformation. This, he described as a bold step toward modernising public service delivery in Nigeria. Dania, in an interviewContinue Reading
