By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, the Chairperson of Wood Sectoral Group of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), says 2026 will be a turning point for Nigeria’s wood and furniture manufacturing sector following Federal Government’s ban on export of raw wood. Oyewole said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Universal Insurance Plc has outlined plans to focus on digital innovation, product expansion and stronger partnerships in 2026 as part of efforts to enhance its revenue base. The Managing Director of Universal Insurance, Dr Japhet Duru, disclosed this during the firm’s 2026 Annual Thanksgiving and PrayerContinue Reading
Tourism without a roadmap: Is Nigeria ready to navigate the next phase? By Joan Odafe, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In 2025, industry leaders warned that Nigeria’s tourism surge—festivals, hotels, and investments—expanded rapidly, yet without strategic coordination or a guiding national framework. A reality, many warned, thatContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Kosofe Local Government Area in Lagos State has unveiled the first government-owned ambulance bay in the state with the inauguration of Ogudu Ambulance Bay. Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Grace Alegba The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has unveiled a book aimed at promoting transformational leadership and strengthening institutional governance within the engineering profession. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the book is titled “Grace-filled Footprints: A Chronicle of the Exploits of Margaret Oguntala NSEContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Spotify says Afrobeats superstar, Asake, will curate its ‘African Heat Playlist’ for an exclusive New Year’s Eve takeover as the world ushers in 2026. Phiona Okumu, Spotify’s Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa, who disclosed this in statement on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal Ogun Government says it has emerged as a leading implementing state under the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), having successfully achieved the formation of a total of 2,000 Women Affinity Groups (WAGs). Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa Detty December Fest 2025 has concluded in Lagos, delivering a month-long celebration of music, culture and live experiences The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the festival,which held at Ilubirin from Dec. 7 to Dec. 29, was staged in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Arts,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Scoliosis Focus Foundation on Saturday stressed early medical intervention for scoliosis patients, especially children, to improve outcomes and quality of life. Founder, Dr Ayomide Akintan-Adejuwon, spoke at the foundation’s 12th anniversary celebration in Lagos, describing scoliosis as a deformity of the spine. The programme, organised inContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Kosofe Local Government Area of Lagos State has urged beneficiaries of its ₦100 million empowerment scheme to use the funds wisely for sustainable livelihoods and community development. Council Chairman, Mr Moyosore Ogunlewe, gave the advice on Monday at the conclusion of the programme, where 250 youths receivedContinue Reading
