By Oluwaseun Nubi The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, Mr Hammed Aroyewun, says ongoing construction of Sen. Adeseye Ogunlewe Road will improve accessibility, ease transportation challenges and boost economic activities in the area. Speaking during the inspection on Saturday, Aroyewun said the exercise was aimed at assessing theContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike Renewable energy experts have called for a sustainable and inclusive green transition driven by sound technology choices, stronger financing and increased participation of women. The experts made the call at the Women’s International Green Summit and Exhibition (WIGSE-26) in Lagos, where stakeholders examined strategies to accelerateContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has raised concerns over alleged manipulation of production and expiry dates on expired and near-expired products sold across markets and retail outlets. The General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Mr Afolabi Solebo, disclosed this in a statement onContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Nigeria Project says it reached no fewer than 22,634 direct beneficiaries across the country between April and July, with women accounting for the largest proportion. This is stated in a programme performance data compiled from monthlyContinue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa The nation’s fast-growing digital payment ecosystem is making trust, security and regulatory compliance critical to the future of the country’s financial system, with OPay investing heavily in technology, risk management and governance to stay ahead of emerging threats. The fintech says its compliance infrastructure has blockedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi President of the Lekki Scrabble Club, Samuel Anikoh has described reigning Lekki Scrabble Classics champion, Abdulmumeen Jimoh, as an inspiration to young players. Anikoh said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. Anikoh praised Jimoh’s performance, notingContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has urged scientists to collaborate across disciplines to conduct research capable of solving societal challenges and improving human well-being. The President of NYA, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, gave the advice at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly held at theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola A coalition of citizens groups, Middle Belt Concern (MBC), on Thursday called on the Federal Government to do more to stop unlawful killings and displacements in the Middle Belt. The MBC, a coalition of about 80 groups, also urged the government to return all displacedContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, on Thursday, celebrated its members of staff for their dedication and contributions to the institution’s growth and achievements. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, said this in her welcome address at the Staff Celebration Day of the university’s combined 29th andContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Five-year-old Ayomide Omotoso has become one of the major attractions at the ongoing 7th Adegboyega Efunkoya U-15 National Table Tennis Tournament in Lagos. The tournament is holding at the Indoor Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that OmotosoContinue Reading
