By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government has taken stronger measures, including stricter monitoring, community engagement and science-driven interventions. to combat illegal dredging and coastal degradation across its 187km coastline. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave the assurance during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Joy Oyerinde/Glory Akpan/Tunmise Omosofe/Rose Okudaye Family members, colleagues, and friends on Friday paid glowing tributes to late News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Transport Correspondent, Ms Augusta Uchediunor. They spoke during a requiem Mass and thanksgiving service held in her honour at St. Robert’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.Continue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday provided free healthcare services to a Lagos community through its Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD). The outreach, the second in 2026, took place at the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Iruland (Oniru), Victoria Island inContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Lagos State Unified Media Health Coalition has reiterated commitment to improving maternal and child health outcomes through a more coordinated media reportage and information dissemination. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the coalition, formed under the auspices of the International SocietyContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has unveiled a 100 KVA solar power system to address the institute’s lingering electricity challenges and support critical research and diagnostic facilities at the institution. The solar power system, donated to NIMR by Excellence Community Education Welfare Scheme (ECEWS),Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola Canada has announced more than $30 million new support for initiatives in Nigeria and across West Africa. The Secretary of State for International Development, Canada, Mr Randeep Sarai, announced this at a reception organised in his honour by the Canadian Deputy High Commission on Friday nightContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Popoola Nigeria will continue to partner with Canada as part of its strategic investors and partners in trade, investment and industry. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, gave the assurance at a reception in honour of the Canadian Secretary of StateContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Business growth often stalls not because customers disappear or revenue dries up, but because leadership struggles to keep pace with the increasing demands of expansion, experts at Harde Business School have said. According to the school, many entrepreneurs and professionals reach a point where passion and hardContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams Skilled artisans in the building industry say they have sought alternative channels to finance their businesses after being neglected by the Federal Government. Alhaji Fasasi Jamiu, the National President of the Builders, Construction and Skilled Artisans Association of Nigeria (BACSAAN), who stated this in anContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The First Class Muslim (FCM) Foundation on Sunday awarded scholarships and mentorship opportunities to 20 first-class female students from across Southwest tertiary institutions for academic support. Speaking at the event in Ikeja, Dr Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, said the scholarships aimedContinue Reading
