By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to reform through the Nigeria Education Sector Renewal Initiative (NESRI), targeting improved access, quality, governance and sustainable financing. At a high-level engagement in Lagos, Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa, said NESRI would reposition the sector for global competitiveness andContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Lagos State Health District One (LSHD1) on Monday launched an intensive clinical immersion programme to fix weak referral links blamed for preventable maternal and neonatal deaths. Dr Sola Pitan, Permanent Secretary, LSDH1, said the initiative focused on timely referrals and better care coordinationContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Maxillofacial surgeons say many challenges faced by patients with cleft lip and palate can be reduced through early intervention, proper care and risk reduction strategies. They emphasised that fixing a cleft lip or palate is not just about surgery, but giving people their confidence back, helpingContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) has emphasised the need for women engineers to acquire essential skills to enhance their transition from technical experts to strategic decision-makers. The President of the association, Mrs Chinyere Igwegbe, stated this in her opening remarks at APWEN’s “EmboldenedContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe British-Nigerian writer Adenike Ojo’s emotionally charged drama, ‘In Hiding’, has been selected as a Best Drama Screenplay Award finalist for the Winter 2026 season of the Atlanta Short Film Festival. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the awards presentation scheduled to hold on Monday atContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Rwanda’s women’s cricket team defeated Ghana on Friday, securing a comprehensive victory at the ongoing Nigeria Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the match was played at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) Cricket Oval. Rwanda set the tone early, producingContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria’s U-19 women’s cricket team on Friday defeated Zimbabwe in the Fifth Women’s Invitational T20i, restricting them to a low total and chasing it comfortably. At the Tafawa Balewa Square Oval, Lagos, Zimbabwe won the toss and elected to bat, but were checked early by Lilian UdeContinue Reading
By Ngozi Njoku Bishop David Oyedepo says he will collaborate with the Olusegun Obasanjo Leadership Institute (OOLI) to train youths in transformative leadership across Africa. Oyedepo said this in a statement issued on Friday in Lagos by Prof. Elvis Otobo, Media Consultant to the institute. According to the statement, Oyedepo,Continue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) president, Uyi Akpata, has hailed the historic arrival of South Africa and Zimbabwe for the Women’s Invitational WT20i in Lagos. The tournament began on Thursday with arrival of participants and will run until March 29 at Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, with theContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Bank of Industry (BoI)and MTN Nigeria Foundation have launched a N1 billion fund to support women-owned businesses across Nigeria. Managing Director of BoI, Dr Olasupo Olusi, disclosed this at a media parley and call for applications on Tuesday in Lagos. Represented by Executive Director, MSMEs, MrContinue Reading
