By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Hon. David Odunmbaku, Executive Chairman, Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, has promised to build on achievements through his HEYS (Health, Education, Youths Empowerment and Social Infrastructure) Agenda. Odunmbaku made the promise while addressing newsmen on “Odunmbaku Administration, an overview: HEYS Agenda”, which heldContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says it will provide N100 billion through consumer credit fund to support the manufacturing sector. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Atiku Bagudu, said this while briefing newsmen on clarifications on the implementation of 2024 Appropriation Act, in Abuja on Thursday. Bagudu,Continue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The critical importance of prioritising sleep health cannot be overemphasised as sleep is the pillar of lifestyle medicine for overall well-being, the Society of Lifestyle Medicine of Nigeria (SOLONg), says. Dr Moyosore Makinde, the President of SOLONg, made the assertion in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola A Consultant Physician and Nephrologist, Dr Ayoola Odeyemi, says collective measures involving patients, healthcare providers and government are required to reduce the burden of kidney morbidity and mortality. Odeyemi, a Specialist at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), said this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), on Thursday called for more training, capacity building and mentorship of women in aviation to drive lasting legacies. Kuku said this during a courtesy visit by the Women in Aviation International (WAI), Nigeria chapter,Continue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Nigerian Institute of Builders (NIOB) has charged government at all levels to implement policies that will encourage local production of building material for sustainable housing delivery. Mr Adeoye Thomas, NIOB Chairman, Lagos Chapter, said this at a news conference as part of activities in commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government on Wednesday charged students to speak up against domestic, sexual and gender-based violence. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mr Mobolaji Ogunlende, gave the charge during the induction of 201 students from Education District six into the Kings and Queens ClubContinue Reading
By Chioma Ugboma An Abuja-based Public Affairs Analyst, Mr Chukwudi Enekwechi, says President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Qatar disappointed naysayers as it offered vistas of opportunities for Nigerians. Enekwechi in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos said the visit offered opportunities for citizens of both countries in tourism and businessContinue Reading
By Lydia Ngwakwe Some Lagos residents have appealed to the Federal Government to make the National Housing Fund (NHF) more accessible and smoother to help people achieve homeownership The residents disclosed this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, while reacting toContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Tunde Alara, has identified sporting activities as instruments that boost the social skills, physical fitness and mental well-being of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Alara, represented by Alara Oluwasegun, a Lawyer, made the assertion at the 17th Edition Inter-house SportsContinue Reading
