By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Business School (LBS) has called for deeper Canada-Nigeria economic collaboration as bilateral trade between both countries reached C$3.2 billion in 2025 amid shifting global trade dynamics. The Dean of LBS, Prof. Olayinka David-West, made the call on Thursday in Lagos during a fireside chat withContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) has urged newly inducted chartered secretaries to uphold ethical leadership and strengthen governance as catalysts for national development. Prof. Veronica Ekundayo made the call on Thursday in Lagos during the institute’s 25th induction ceremony. The event wasContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria (FFDGN) says its fifth national conference, scheduled for October, will focus on nation building, leadership and national unity. The forum says the conference is aimed at helping to bridge the widening disconnect between leaders and citizens. The Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Former Minister of Works, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has urged women to move beyond representation in leadership to exercising meaningful influence in governance and decision-making. Fashola made the call on Wednesday at the 2026 Women Directors’ Biennial Conference organised by the Women’s Group of the Chartered Institute ofContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu/ Fawehinmi Oluwanifemi The Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to protect children from sexual and gender-based violence, bullying, cultism and drug abuse through a sensitisation programme targeting students, teachers and other stakeholders. Speaking, the Commissioner of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, said the initiative underscoredContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu and Fawehinmi Oluwanifemi Dr Mohammed Aminu, Registrar, National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) Dr Mohammed Aminu, says TVET reforms are increasing enrolment in technical colleges nationwide. The News Agency of Nigeria NAN reports that TVET is the acronym for Technical and Vocational Education and Training. AminuContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Forum of National Youth Leaders of registered political parties in Nigeria has expressed concern over the reported harassment of Nigerians living in South Africa and called on authorities to protect foreign nationals. The forum made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Wednesday, citingContinue Reading
By Adesewa George The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the World Bank to improve access to safe water and enhance food security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving a World BankContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A former District Governor of Rotary International, Dr Goddy Nnadi, has urged leaders at all levels of government in Nigeria to adopt a people-centred approach to governance by ensuring that public budgets address the practical needs of citizens. Nnadi made the call on Wednesday at the RotaryContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The National Productivity Centre (NPC) has urged workers in both public and private organisations to be more efficient and effective in the workplace to enhance productivity. The Osun State Coordinator of the centre, Mrs Alimot Rabiu-Abodunrin, made the call while delivering a lecture titled “Strategies for ImprovingContinue Reading
