By Aderonke Ojediran Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled Africa’s first feature film on Artificial Intelligence, titled Makemation. Speaking at the unveiling in Marina, Sanwo-Olu said the AI film, produced by human development expert, Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji, will make its cinematic debut in Lagos on Friday, April 18. HeContinue Reading
By Oluwaseyi Oduneye-Ogunwomoju Chess players and lovers have been promised thrilling moments as Nigeria hosts the Zone 4.2 West Africa Chess Championships from March 31 to April 9. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan on Saturday, Mr Babatunde Ogunsiku, the championships’ Media Director, Local Organising CommitteeContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women will be adequately empowered to thrive in their respective fields. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at an event organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs andContinue Reading
By Zainab Oyekan Dr Pam Wayas, Chairman, Plateau Internal Revenue Service, says the service generated N32.14 billion in 2024 and now has a target of N52 billion for 2025. Wayas, who disclosed this during a news conference in Jos, said that it was the first time the N30billion benchmark wasContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Edna Azura, National President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has called for intensified efforts toward achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls across the country. Azura made the call at a symposium to commemorate the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD) in Abuja. International Women’sContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi, News Agency of Nigeria On March 8, annually, the International Women’s Day is celebrated to recognise women’s achievements across various fields. The commemoration, with the theme “Accelerate Action’’, is designated by the UN to advocate for gender equality and highlight challenges faced by women. In Nigeria, womenContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says it is carrying out a study on the feasibility and viability of introducing biogas into the Lagos State transportation system. The Technical Adviser, Planning, LAMATA, Mr Osa Konyeha, said that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu was interested in the project andContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Stakeholders in Abuja say the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) can help address obstacles and biases faced by women across various spheres. They spoke at a town hall meeting on the application of FOIA, organised by the Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) in collaboration with the FederalContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), has honoured women globally for their resilience, hard work, and achievements. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme for 2025 IWD is “For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality.Continue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and some women industrialists have called for the implementation of policies that support work-life balance and gender equality. They made the call in Lagos at an event organised by MAN in commemoration of the International Women’s Day, annually celebrated on MarchContinue Reading
