By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for increased participation of women in leadership roles within the legal profession. Chairperson of the Ikeja branch of FIDA, Mrs Nnenna Eze, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has unveiled comprehensive guidelines to regulate Insurtech operations in Nigeria, with effect from Aug. 1. The new guidelines, which followed extensive consultation with industry stakeholders, aim to provide a clear regulatory framework for licensing, operations and supervision ofContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has issued warning to traders across Lagos State to cease artificial price inflation and ensure the authenticity and safety of their goods. Mr Tunji Bello, the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FCCPC,Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of Linguistics, Portuguese and Translation Studies, Tayo Ajayi, on Tuesday called for greater rapprochement and collaboration between Brazilian and African linguists and anthropologists in order to deepen studies related to African heritage in Brazil. Ajayi made the callContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe Sen. Mukhail Abiru (APC, Lagos East) has reaffirmed his commitment to education and the training of young talents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Abiru made the commitment in a statement on MondayContinue Reading
By Adepote Arowojobe The Agbaakin of Ikorodu, Chief Ayodele Elesho, has described the reign of the traditional ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Shotobi, as being peaceful and progressive. Elesho, who doubles as chairman, Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, for the 10th anniversary of ShotobI’s coronation, spoke at aContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has called on banks and other financial services stakeholders to forge a robust partnership aimed at creating a more inclusive, resilient, and dynamic credit market in Nigeria. The Managing Director of NCGC, Mr BonaventureContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Some Lagos residents on Sunday raised concerns over rising cases of vandalism of manhole covers guardrails, solar lights and other road safety fittings in the state. The residents expressed worry that the fittings had been stolen from streets and majorContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele Lagos State Commissioner for Innovation, Science and Technology, Mr Alex Alake, on Friday charged leaders in healthcare delivery in the state to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) without delay to tap from its gains. “Don’t fear AI. Befriend it, learn it, challenge it, andContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Friday unveiled a remodelled council secretariat and network of roads. Inaugurating the edifice, the Principal Secretary to President Bola Tinubu, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, emphasised the need for purposeful grassroots governanceContinue Reading
