By Oluwafunke Ishola The Society for Family Health (SFH) has commended the National Assembly (NASS) for approving two major legislative reforms aimed at strengthening domestic healthcare financing and improving health outcomes in Nigeria. SFH described the measures as a significant step toward building a more resilient and self-sustainingContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan ‘Solitude’, a Christian drama premiered on May 28, on YouTube, offers a powerful examination of emotional abuse, narcissism, faith, and recovery, making it one of the most thought-provoking faith-based productions released this year. The movie, produced by Deborah Oyerinde and directed by Temidayo Ayodele,Continue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged government to introduce regulatory sanctions against unsafe food practices in markets to protect public health. The Chairman of NIFST, Lagos Chapter, Kikelomo Amoreoluwa, made the call during the institute’s Street Food Safety Initiative advocacy campaign atContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Stakeholders in the legal profession have called for reforms that would fast-track commercial dispute resolution and ease business operations for investors in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call at the 10th International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Africa Conference on International Arbitration held in Lagos on Thursday. TheContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is expanding digital learning and skills development programmes to address school dropout syndrome and youth unemployment across Nigeria. A UNICEF Education Specialist, Mr Harold Kpojime, gave the assurance on Wednesday on the sidelines of a two-day media dialogue on digitalContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ikorodu unit, on Thursday organised a Road Safety Club Quiz for pupils and students to celebrate 2026 Children’s Day and promote road safety awareness among young Nigerians. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that no fewer than 16 primary andContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) Plc says it has disbursed more than N1 trillion to over one million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), supporting the creation of more than 1.6 million jobs since inception. Managing Director of DBN, Dr Tony Okpanachi, disclosed this to newsmenContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The National Gallery of Art (NGA) has urged more investment in children’s creative talents to keep them away from social vices and contribute to nation-building. Easter Evbodaghe, Curator and Head, NGA, Lagos Station, made the call during the agency’s annual Children in Art Talent Hunt onContinue Reading
By Damilola Nubi Mrs Abimbola Jimoh, Vice Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has debunked reports that two pupils were kidnapped and one killed in a school in the area, calling the claim false and misleading. Jimoh told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Educationists have backed the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) protest over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State, calling for urgent steps to tackle insecurity. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in separate interviews on Tuesday in Ikorodu that they pledged supportContinue Reading
