By Rukayat Moisemhe Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, the Chairperson, Wood and Wood Products Sector, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), has urged stronger engagement with government on policies to promote financial access, expansion and modernisation of the wood industry. Oyewole made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Analysis by The Aiding Lives Initiative for the Vulnerable (ALIVE), an NGO, has identified gender gaps in the Lagos Climate Action Plan Policy. Accordingly, the group has called for the development of inclusive climate action plans that incorporate coastal community voices, lived experiences, andContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to inclusive development. Orelope-Adefulire spoke at the unveiling of a state-of-the-art educational and residential facility at the Bethesda Home and School for the Blind,Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian In a bid to tackle ₦3.5 trillion agro-produce wastage annually, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau Government signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday. The agreement seals a strategic partnership to develop Yakubu Gowon Airport,Continue Reading
By Olawunmi Ashafa Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has stressed the need for stronger collaboration between West African governments and the private sector to boost regional competitiveness. Tuggar made the call on Wednesday during a high-level private sector roundtableContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe The traditional ruler of Ikate Kingdom, Lagos State, Oba Saheed Elegushi, has called on the state government to reinstate the suspended monthly environmental sanitation to help restore hygiene and security in communities. Elegushi made the call during an event to commemorate the upcoming World EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Exchange Group says it is working assiduously to ensure the Nigerian capital market contributes to actualising President Bola Tinubu’s proposed $1 trillion economy by 2030. Dr Umaru Kwairanga, Chairman of NGX while speaking with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has launched a new land mapping project aimed at identifying and putting informal lands across the state to better use. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his Deputy Chief of Staff, Dr Sam Egube, spoke at the handing over of threeContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Lagos Branch, on Tuesday made donations to three schools in Lagos State as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The branch donated educational items and facilities to improve learning and inspire schoolchildren. The items include exercise books,Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) In line with the global commitment toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC), Nigeria is pushing to ensure equitable access to high-quality and affordable health care for all citizens. However, progress has been slow, evident in high out-of-pocket healthcareContinue Reading
