By Oluwafunke Ishola The Gates Foundation has urged Nigerian leaders to accelerate action on gender equality goals by moving from policy launches to real delivery for women and girls. The foundation emphasises that Nigeria’s development success hinges on translating policies into tangible actions thatContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP) emphasises that prioritising citizens’ health and creating a supportive environment for private health professionals are crucial steps toward building a resilient economy. This assertion was made by Dr Jonathan Esegine, Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive schools’ needs assessment to generate reliable data guiding reforms, resource allocation, and improved basic education across public schools. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the official launchContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Community leaders among other stakeholders in Ojokoro area of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency II in Lagos State on Thursday called for the establishment of a senior secondary school and better road infrastructure in the area. They spoke at the 10th Annual Constituency Stakeholders’ MeetingContinue Reading
By Folasade Adeniran Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at 91, his company confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. His passing marks the end of an era. The Armani Group wrote: “With infinite condolences, the Armani group announces the passing of its inventor, founder and tireless engine: GiorgioContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) have pledged to deepen their partnership to develop the building sector in Nigeria. The Chairman of CORBON, Samson Opaluwah, made this known during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution, has committed $7.5 million to Nigerian agri-tech platform, Babban Gona. The British Deputy High Commissioner in Lagos, Mr Jonny Baxter, disclosed this during a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. Continue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Mr Zheng Haizhen, an international relations expert, says the world remains far from tranquil and humanity must continue to draw lessons and experiences from history. Zheng is an Assistant Researcher at the Department for Global Governance andContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Baptist Theological Seminary (NBTS), Ogbomoso, has urged gospel ministers to prioritise building good relationships with God, family members, and other people around them. NBTS President, Prof. Stephen Ayankeye, said this on Monday in OgbomosoContinue Reading
By Edeki Igafe Ozolua Grammar School, Ologbo in Edo, has emerged winner of a 16-week STEM training programme on robotics, defeating eight other secondary schools at the grand finale held in Effurun, Delta. The programme, with the theme: “Robotics for a Sustainable and Inclusive Skilled Economy”, was organised for selectedContinue Reading
