By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disclosed plans to recruit about 300 environmental health personnel for the frontline enforcement of proper waste management and environmental sanitation in the state. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Olumuyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this during a courtesy visit toContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday inaugurate 54 units of construction equipment to strengthen infrastructural development across the 18 local government areas of Edo. Dr Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo, stated this in a pressContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Ambassadors Comprehensive College, Ota, Ogun, clinched top honours at the 12th Winifred Awosika Foundation Schools’ Challenge in its debut appearance. The competition, hosted by Chrisland Pre-Degree College, Lekki, featured 17 schools from Lagos and Ogun states. Participants competed in Stage One written tests and StageContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Every year, the world celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on Feb.11. The day promotes full, equal access to and participation in STEM fields for women; it is important because science is better when women are involved. Established by the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Nigerian Institute of Welding (NIW) says that efforts are underway to regulate and integrate informal, roadside welders into Nigeria’s national certification system through the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this known in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The National Institute of Welding (NIW) has urged the Federal Government to continue to invest in welding technology and skills development to strengthen industrial capacity and boost economic growth. The President, NIW, Dr Solomon Edebiri, made this appeal in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Abuja, Feb. 4, 2026(NAN) The Republic of South Africa on Tuesday officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Africa’s leading Multilateral Financial Institution, heralding deeper financial sovereignty. A statement by Vincent Musumba, Communications and Events Manager, Afreximbank, said the accession followedContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has warned that Nigeria’s battle against HIV was being undermined by persistent stigma, in spite millions needing sustained treatment and support. The Director-General of NACA, Dr Temitope Ilori, made the assertion in Lagos on Tuesday atContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola An NGO, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) is worried that sugary drinks and ultra-processed foods are being promoted during festive seasons, worsening Nigeria’s burden of non-communicable diseases. Its Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode, made the disclosure on Tuesday during a news briefing detailing CAPPA’sContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday began the Zero Stigma Campaign and Sensitisation Against Discrimination of People Living with HIV (PLWHIV) in Ikeja Local Government Area of Lagos State. The sensitisation, through the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) is in collaboration with GEDRITEContinue Reading
