By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights and improving the welfare of vulnerable children in orphanage homes. The Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the assurance at a stakeholders’ engagement with founders and operators of orphanage homesContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, has received a donation of equipment and educational materials from the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST360) Programme. In a statement on Tuesday in Lagos, the hospital said the donation aimed to support neonatal care, clinicalContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo Mr Azeez Abiodun-Kareem, Chairman of Otto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA) of Lagos State, on Tuesday flagged off the “Adopt-A-School-Snacks for Thought” initiative for pupils in the area. Speaking at the flag-off in L.A. Primary School, Otto-Awori, Abiodun-Kareem said the programme was in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Bernard Doro, has commended the resilience of Nigerians returning from South Africa amid rising anti-immigration tensions and xenophobic attacks. The minister praised the returnees for maintaining good conduct in spite of the circumstances that forced them toContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Lagos State Government says it will continue providing opportunities for youths to thrive globally through leadership development and international exposure initiatives. Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, the Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, said this at a media briefing on Monday at the ministry’s conferenceContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Medserve-LUTH Cancer Centre (MLCC) has been named the “Most Outstanding Oncology Centre in Nigeria” for the fourth consecutive year. In a statement on Sunday in Lagos, the hospital said the award was given at the 12th Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Award (NHEA) on JuneContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/ Stella Maris Ashinze Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that inclusion must remain at the centre of Africa’s development agenda. He warned that societies lose innovation and solutions when talented women are denied opportunities in technology and engineering. Sanwo-Olu made the assertions on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigerian and French stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration in education, agribusiness, technology, innovation and human capital development to deepen bilateral relations and drive sustainable economic growth. They made the call on Wednesday in Lagos at the France- Nigeria Business and Human CapitalContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos State has remained peaceful because of deployment of traditional security systems along with conventional security operatives. The Chairman of the local government, Mr Babatunde Hunpe, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
By Lilian U Okoro The Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) has surpassed 2.1 million learning experiences delivered to young people across Nigeria over the past 26 years, further reinforcing its position as one of the country’s leading youth-focused development organisations. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that JuniorContinue Reading
