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
By Catherine Egwuom In a male dominated political landscape, Sen. Idiat Adebule has been unanimously adopted as the consensus candidate for the All Progressive Congress, Lagos West Senatorial District primary election. Adebule’s victory has been seen by stakeholders, party leaders, members as a testament to her enduring popularityContinue Reading
By Lilian Chukwu A new Nigerian-led telehealth and care coordination platform, MedReach, has been established to transform healthcare access by connecting patients with licensed healthcare professionals, pharmacies, laboratories, and home-based care services through technology-driven delivery. The platform, founded by Registered Nurse John Olatunbosun, positioned itself as a comprehensive careContinue Reading
By Olusegun Aribike and Linda Agbu The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday elected Moses Olanrewaju as its House of Representatives candidate for the 2027 general elections at Community Field, 112 Road, F Close, Festac Town, Lagos. Party members gathered at the venue by 9:00 a.m. for the primariesContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole and Rose Okudaye Lagos, May 16, 2026 (NAN) The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held in Lagos Mainland on Saturday was thrown into controversy following allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation, and disruption of the electoral process across several voting centres. AggrievedContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC) says it is committed to empowering bridging the technology gap and strengthening partnerships in the technology and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) space. The External Relations Lead WTEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, said this during an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze Mrs Temitope Olagunju, an alumni of the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says discrimination and intimidation against women in technology remains a major challenge. Olagunju spoke during an alumni engagement with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos where beneficiariesContinue Reading
By Rose Okudaye and Stellamaris Ashinze A NGO, the Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (WTEC), says it is strengthening its alumni network, partnerships and mentorship structure to ensure sustainability amid rising competition and funding pressures in Nigeria’s non-profit sector. The External Relation Lead, W.TEC, Mr Adeyemi Odutola, disclosed this duringContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says the 33rd Annual Meetings (AAM2026) in El Alamein, Egypt, will prioritise concrete projects that deepen intra-African trade, drive industrialisation and strengthen the continent’s economic sovereignty. Its President and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr George Elombi, said thisContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom Some Nigerians who have hypertension have decried the high cost of treatment and shared their experiences and challenges in managing the condition. The individuals, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, highlighted difficulties in accessing healthcare and adhering to treatment. Mr BenjaminContinue Reading
