By Joan Odafe and Glory Akpan, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) For Nigerian drummer Isioma Williams, the Korean Janggu is more than a foreign percussion instrument. It has become a cultural mirror, showing what Nigeria could achieve by investing more deliberately in its indigenous drums and traditional music. Janggu isContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Stakeholders in the health and legal sectors have called for improved access to contraception and professional medical care to prevent avoidable maternal deaths. They made the call on Monday during a memorial and advocacy meeting on preventing maternal deaths from unsafe maternal health practices. Continue Reading
By Tunmise Omosofe No fewer than 300 players gathered in Lagos as the Adewale Isa Foundation flagged off its 7th annual Tennis Tournament. The week-long tournament which started on Monday at the Mainland Tennis Club, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5. TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe and Nora Ibeabuchi The Chartered Institute of Directors Nigeria (CIoD) has unveiled the Chartered Director Certification Programme (CDCP) to boost the professional competencies of directors and enhance corporate governance standards in the country. President, CIoD, Mr Adetunji Oyebanji, made this known at a news conference onContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has charged engineers in the country to position themselves as drivers of national development by embracing innovation, ethical practices, and continuous professional growth. The Chairman of NSE, Ibadan branch, Ayokunnu Ojedele, made the call on Friday in Ibadan during theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Dr Peter Ogudoro, Founder of Nigerian Teachers, an online community, has decried the situation where school leaders and counsellors prioritise administrative duties over teaching, guidance, and student development. Ogudoro made this known on Friday at a Masterclass for Education Leaders and School Counsellors in Nigeria, heldContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Centre for Women Studies and Intervention (CWSI) has called for sustained training of law enforcement personnel to improve the response to violence against women and girls with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory. The organisation said people with disabilities often face additional barriers when reporting violence,Continue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The Chairman, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government, Mr Olalekan Olu-Akindipe, has inaugurated major infrastructural projects and empowered thousands of residents in the area. Olu-Akindipe said this on Wednesday in Lagos at the grand finale of the activities commemorating his one year in office. The chairman said the projectsContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has charged members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to seize opportunities and contribute meaningfully to national development. Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Wednesday at the closing ceremony of the three-week Orientation Course of 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream IIContinue Reading
By Joan Nwagwu The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has congratulated Malam Ali Muhammad Ali on his reappointment as Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The Director-General of the directorate, Mr Silas Agara, felicitated with the NAN Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in a congratulatory message onContinue Reading
