By Kemi Akintokun With half of the global population lacking access to essential health services, the World Health Organisation (WHO) is scaling work on traditional medicine as part of efforts to meet global demand and health needs. Dr Shyama Kuruvilla, Director a.i. of WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre, said thisContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Strategy advisory committee of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has outlined priority policies, emerging risks and new strategic pillars to strengthen advocacy and value creation. Committee Chairman, Mr Olaniyi Yusuf, disclosed this on Thursday in Lagos during a draft blueprint presentation for 2026–2027. The documentContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ikeja Branch, on Friday, described technology as a vital tool for advancing the rights of women and children in society. The branch said this at its 2025 Law Week, tagged, “From Paper to Power: Enforcing Women’s Rights Through Technology andContinue Reading
By Kazeem Akande Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has charged its newly admitted students to uphold strong professional ethics and competence. Mr Tolani Sule, Lagos State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, gave the charge at the matriculation ceremony for 768 candidates admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The National Women Leaders Forum of Political Parties in Nigeria (NWLFPPN) has called for stronger digital protection systems against Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) targeting women in politics. The President of the group, Mrs Amina Darasimi-Bryhm, made the call during a high-level dialogue with the theme “Advancing FeministContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Yinka Ade-Aluko, Chief Executive Officer of Doode Film Hub, says making films affordable and accessible, especially to grassroots audiences, is crucial to curbing piracy in Nigeria. Ade-Aluko said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of his film premiere, ‘SangoContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe International Breweries Plc has expanded its presence in Nigeria with the launch of Budweiser Royale, aimed at enhancing the country’s festive season celebrations. The Managing Director of International Breweries Plc, Carlos Coutiño, stated in Lagos on Wednesday viaContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s foremost female talking drummer, Aralola Olamuyiwa, popularly known as Ara, has been appointed Special Envoy on Diplomacy and Global Creative Affairs by Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State. Ara confirmed the appointment inContinue Reading
Engineering By Angela Atabo Some engineering experts on Tuesday renewed their commitment to strengthening local content development and raising standards of excellence. The experts, who said this at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) Estate in Abuja, emphasised the growingContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos State has introduced two new health insurance plans to give diasporans and festive-season visitors affordable, reliable medical coverage, strengthening access and reducing health risks during the high-traffic “Detty December” period. Dr Emmanuella Zamba, Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management AgencyContinue Reading
