By Oluwafunke Ishola Africa, and indeed Nigeria is known for its generally youthful population. However, data show that these youths are endangered as the tobacco industry has targeted them for their “predatory” tobacco marketing tactics to create profits, thereby breeding a new wave of addiction. According to the WorldContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Managing Director of Iwosan Wellness Centre, Dr Oluwatomi Kogo, has urged Nigerian leaders not to neglect their health while pursuing innovation, strategy and governance. Kogo gave the advice at a dinner organised by the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) with the theme: “Leadership and Wellness: BalancingContinue Reading
By Victor Nwachukwu The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has begun the development of its African Quality Assurance Centre (AQAC) in Imo to ensure quality of export products. Prof. Benedict Oramah, President of the bank’s board of directors, said this at the official launch of the AQAC, in the Ngor OkpalaContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Global Transport Policy Champions (GTPC) says training of Lagos Police Traffic Officers will enhance effective traffic management and service delivery. The GTPC Chairman and Chief Consultant, Dr Segun Musa,told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Friday that plans were on top gearContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun In a bid to ensure good menstrual hygiene among girls and women in Lagos state, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) distributed 6,000 sanitary pads to various communities. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, disclosed this atContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) As the Bola Tinubu-led administration clocks one year in office, some financial experts, while assessing the performance of the capital market, have commended the government’s efforts so far. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu was sworn in asContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi/Adeyemi Adeleye The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Toke Benson-Awoyinka, has urged stakeholders in the hospitality sector to curb drug usage, vices and environmental nuisances in their operations. Benson-Awoyinka made this remark in her address at the Tourism Stakeholders’ engagement with the Hospitality SectorContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) says there is need for journalists to improve their reporting and coverage of disability-inclusive justice issues. According to it, equitable access to the justice system and a comprehensive review of legal processes to better serve persons with disabilities (PWD)Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun In a bid to promote menstrual hygiene in schools, the HOJ Foundation, an NGO, on Tuesday sensitised and distributed sanitary pads to schools in commemoration of the 2024 World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually onContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘A’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, has intercepted various contrabands with Duty Paid Value (DPV) of N2.2 billion. It also arrested a suspected fake customs officer, who allegedly defrauded many rice dealers. The Controller in charge of the zone, Comptroller KolapoContinue Reading
