By Oluwatope Lawanson Some stakeholders have called for stronger enforcement of child protection laws, improved collaboration and increased public awareness to combat exploitative child domestic work. They spoke in Lagos at a coordination forum organised by a non-govermental organisation, DEVATOP Centre for Africa Development, to commemorate 2026 World Day AgainstContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe/Florence Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to prioritise indigenous engineers and firms in the delivery of infrastructure projects in the country. The Chairman of the NSE, Lagos Branch, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the call on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) has called for stronger angel investor participation to support Nigerian startups. The forum said increased investment was needed to help startups overcome funding challenges and compete globally. The call was made on Thursday during theContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA), Mrs Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, says her administration will focus on deepening insurance penetration, strengthening public trust and fostering more collaboration across the financial services sector. Nwachukwu, the Managing Director of Rex Insurance Ltd., said this onContinue Reading
By Joan Odafe, Bayo Olawunmi and Glory Akpan As Nigeria marks 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, stakeholders in tourism, culture and entertainment are united on one point: democratic progress must now build stronger institutions. They say it must also mean better infrastructure, security, and investment in growth-driving sectors. TheirContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi The Nigeria Fencing Federation (NFF) on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 2026 Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event was held at Rugby School, Lagos. NFF President, Adeyinka Samuel,Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Lagos State Government has charged corps members deployed to the state to embrace entrepreneurship, civic responsibility and national service as pathways toward self-reliance, economic growth and development. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the charge on Monday. He spoke at the swearing-in ceremony of 9,960 corps membersContinue Reading
By Oluwaseun Nubi Mr Hammed Aroyewun, Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area, has vowed to sustain raids on criminal hideouts. He said the move was aimed at tackling insecurity and protecting residents across the council area. Aroyewun stated this on Monday while addressing journalists at the council secretariat.Continue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike The Federal Government on Monday stepped up efforts to attract private capital into healthcare infrastructure, unveiling an investment-driven model to provide reliable electricity to at least 30 per cent of Nigeria’s health facilities by 2027. The initiative, under the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI), seeksContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku and Rose Okudaye Food industry stakeholders have urged Nigeria to accelerate local production of food ingredients, saying the country is losing significant economic value through avoidable imports. The stakeholders spoke at the 12th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit organised by the Lagos Chapter of theContinue Reading
