By Adesewa George The Federal Government and stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector have called for increased investment, stronger coordination and climate-resilient infrastructure to address the impact of climate change on water security and public health. They made the call at the opening of the 3rd AnnualContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Ms Titilolami Bello, the Founder of Path to Possibilities, a UK-registered Charity Organisation, has called for more investment in education and vocational training to equip young Nigerians with practical skills. Bello made the call during the 10 years anniversary and graduation ceremony of beneficiaries of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected Friday’s ruling of the Federal High Court in Lokoja, Kogi, setting aside an earlier judgment that had compelled Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register it as a political party. The party said that it remained legally recognised and would immediatelyContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Outgoing President of the Rotary Club of Abuja-Aso Golf, Lizzy Asomugha, has concluded her two-year tenure with a call for greater commitment to peace, humanitarian service and selfless leadership. The event, tagged “Night of Peace,” was organised in collaboration with Citizens Advocate for Peace Is Possible (CAPIPIN).Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze/Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has called for sustained investment in digital infrastructure, education and skills development to ensure inclusive growth and broaden participation in the nation’s digital economy. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, made the call on Thursday while receiving the PublicContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun No fewer than 200 traders benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Nursing Department of Gbagada General Hospital at Bariga Market in Lagos on Wednesday. Mrs Temitayo Olotu, the hospital’s Apex Nurse, said the outreach was organised to commemorate Nursing Week and enable residents toContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Extraordinary Women Advancing Healthcare (EWAH) Awards has reiterated its commitment to promoting women’s leadership in healthcare, stressing the need for greater visibility and recognition across the sector. Dr Bisi Bright, the Regional Representative of EWAH, who spoke at a news conference held in Lagos on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The devastating impacts of climate change are no longer distant warnings; they are a daily reality across Africa. Climate disasters are intensifying across the region, from severe flooding in Nigeria and Togo to prolonged droughts in Ghana and Ivory Coast. Simultaneously, risingContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) have cautioned Islamic clerics against political partisanship, hate speech and the spread of misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The organisations gave the warning at a capacity-building workshop for Islamic clerics from NorthernContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, has warned that it will no longer be business as usual for producers and importers of substandard products in the country. Okeke gave the warning on Wednesday in Osogbo during the presentation of Mandatory ConformityContinue Reading
