By Mercy Omoike The Federal Government has pledged support for the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) initiative aimed at mobilising investment to address climate-induced migration in West and Central Africa. The Minister of Environment, Mr Balarabe Lawal, made the commitment on Tuesday in Lagos at a regional conference organisedContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Lagos on Tuesday praised the state government for improving facilities at its temporary orientation camp, describing them as more befitting. The NYSC Lagos State Coordinator, Mrs Christina Salmwang, made the commendation at the closing ceremony of the 2026 BatchContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Managing Director, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has called for effective leadership, digital transformation and intelligent enforcement to combat piracy. Asein made this call at a management retreat on ‘Strategic Leadership, Digital Transformation and Effective Copyright Enforcement in a Knowledge-Driven Economy’, heldContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Oba Saheed Elegushi Foundation on Tuesday donated solar electricity systems and furniture to Itedo Primary School in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State, to improve the learning environment for pupils. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the donation is part of activities marking theContinue Reading
ANALYSIS: Aviation fuel scarcity: Matters arising By Itohan Abara-Laserian, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Nigeria’s aviation industry, which recently celebrated a global safety milestone, is facing a huge challenge – high cost of Jet A1 (aviation fuel). Some industry experts have termed this challenge an emergency that has moved fromContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan The Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) has raised concerns over the planned concession of lands belonging to some unity schools by the Federal Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the members of the association, drawn from over 60 unity schoolsContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, has overhauled its car park, reducing vehicle turnaround time and eliminating congestion hampering passenger experience. The Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney, Mr Remi Jibodu, made this known in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Glory Akpan Organisers of the Hotel Managers Conference Africa (HMCA) on Tuesday said the 2026 edition will focus on innovation, capacity building, and Nigerian culture in hospitality. Convener of HMCA, Olubenga Sunday, said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Sunday, the eighthContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos State Government has intensified climate change and road safety education in public secondary schools to promote production of disciplined, environmentally-responsible and safety-conscious students. The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, gave the assurance on Tuesday in Lagos. He spoke atContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi and Tunmise Omosofe Barewa RFC on Saturday defeated Cowrie RFC 19-0 to win the Atlantic Rugby 7s tournament in Lagos. The final, staged at Rugby School Nigeria, saw Barewa dominate possession, defend resolutely and convert chances clinically. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that theContinue Reading
