Governance structures critical for MSMEs’ survival amid tax reforms- CEG

By Rukayat Moisemhe The Centre for Enterprise Governance (CEG) has urged Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt basic governance structures to remain compliant, competitive and financially viable amid implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reforms. CEG Founder, Dr Adeyinka Hassan, gave the advice on Thursday in Lagos in anContinue Reading

Women Affairs Ministry raises awareness for GBV survivors

By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs (WAPA) has underscored the need for counselling, psychosocial support and community-based interventions for survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) The Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Mrs Bolaji Dada, made this known on Tuesday in Ikeja, at aContinue Reading

Akerele takes Nigeria’s cultural playbook to global stage

By Joan Odafe Nigeria’s cultural resilience is in global focus as the National Arts Theatre Chief Executive, Mrs Tola Akerele, addresses the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress in New York. Akerele is presenting Nigeria’s experience in sustaining culture economically amid tightening funding and rising global pressures. InContinue Reading

Lagos tops Nigeria in remote court hearings – Legal tech expert

By Adenike Ayodele The Lagos State Judiciary has continued to strengthen access to justice with an improved virtual hearing system designed to make court proceedings faster and more accessible to litigants and legal practitioners. Mr Musbau Famuyiwa, the Chief Executive Officer of Global T&T New Solutions, disclosed this in Ikeja,Continue Reading

Lawmaker pledges stronger representation at CAN thanksgiving

By Adekunle Williams Mr Temitope Adewale, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has pledged improved representation through empowerment initiatives and support for economic reforms benefiting his constituents. Adewale made the pledge at the third annual Thanksgiving Service, organised with the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ifako-Ijaiye Chapter, heldContinue Reading

EduStake Conference 2026 to evaluate progress on inclusive education

By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), a Pan-Nigeria Non-Profit Organisation says that the EduStake Conference 2026 would focus on evaluating the progress of inclusive education in Nigeria, building on its 2024 review. Miss Abiodun Ooreoluwa, Partnership and Communications Manager of RHF, disclosed to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

MOLIY named Spotify EQUAL Africa artiste for January

By Babajide Awoyinfa Ghanaian singer, MOLIY, has been named Spotify EQUAL Africa Artiste for January, marking a major milestone in her fast-rising global career. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that she featured on the cover of Spotify’s EQUAL Global playlist, spotlighting African women driving the continent’s expanding influenceContinue Reading

LASU to host International Conference of Community Psychology

By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University (LASU) is hosting the 2026 edition of International Conference of Community Psychology (ICCP), aimed at promoting well-being and positive change at community and societal levels. The Vice-Chancellor, LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made this known to journalists on Monday at a news conference atContinue Reading

Beyond Survival: Africa’s culture seeks structure, value and global reach

Beyond Survival: Africa’s culture seeks structure, value and global reach By Olawunmi Ashafa, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Africa’s cultural heritage is no longer content with survival; it is demanding structure, economic value and a global stage. Recently, in the historic halls of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart inContinue Reading