By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe Barewa RFC on Saturday defeated Cowrie RFC 19-0 to win the Atlantic Rugby 7s tournament in Lagos. The final, staged at Rugby School Nigeria, saw Barewa dominate possession, defend resolutely and convert chances clinically. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has trained 44 frontline workers and community volunteers in Lagos to respond to gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health emergencies. The initiative aims to strengthen preparedness and improve protection for vulnerable populations across communities in Lagos State. DrContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Abolade Adeniji, has said that the ongoing U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict will have far-reaching implications on Nigeria and the entire Africa. He warned of potential economic and socio-political consequences. Adeniji delivered a lecture organised by theContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan Some curators and artists in Lagos on Monday highlighted art as a tool for unity, cultural diversity and community engagement during a group exhibition. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ongoing exhibition, with the theme, ‘Many Trees, A Forest’, is organised by DidiContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Terroso Group says Nigeria’s food crisis stems from weak preservation systems rather than actual food shortages. Its Chief Executive Officer, Opeoluwa Runsewe, said this during a webinar on post-harvest losses and infrastructure solutions held on Wednesday. The event with the theme ‘Post-Harvest Losses: The Business Case forContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe Bayelsa defeated Lagos 2-1 in the girls’ final of the second National School Volleyball Championship in Lagos on Friday, winning 25-14, 19-25, 15-12. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports the final was held at the Nigeria Institute of Sport Hall,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos State Government will continue to explore avenues for collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to maximise opportunities provided by the scheme and deliver greater dividends. The state Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Friday at the commencement of an orientation course forContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, has urged governments to give engineers greater opportunities to be involved in policy-making and national development. The Chairman of the branch, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the call during an official visit by the branch to theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) has partnered with Afe Babalola University (ABUAD) to advance research, policy dialogue and capacity building in the financial services sector. Dr Bennett Eze, Head, Research and Development, CIS, in a statement on Wednesday, said, “the collaboration was designed to addressContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The Federal Government says it has intensified efforts to control tsetse flies in livestock producing communities as part of measures to improve cattle health and productivity. Mr Gilbert Okoro, Team Lead, Federal Ministry of Livestock Development (FMLD), stated this on Wednesday while conducting Tsetse flyContinue Reading
