By Mercy Omoike The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems have partnered to drive investment in the Red Meat and Coconut value-chains. A roundtable to discuss investment strategies for both value chains, held on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE), Abuja, has completed its first open-heart surgery and delivered West Africa’s first Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) for lung cancer. AMCE, a world-class tertiary medical facility developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’sContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Nigerian civic technology organisation, Orodata Science, is leading a major effort to establish a sector-specific Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance framework for Nigeria’s newsrooms, aiming to standardise practices and mitigate ethical risks. According to Orodata Science, the initiative seeks to create clear policies for media organisations,Continue Reading
By Wale Adebanjo and Kemi Akintokun In the yuletide spirit, the Lafiaji Development Association (LDA), a non-governmental organisation(NGO), on Sunday distributed food items to 600 beneficiaries across the five zones in the Lafiaji area of Lagos. The Founder of the NGO, Mr Florentino Sanya, spoke during the distribution heldContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Deaf Supporters Development Initiative (DSDI) has affirmed its support for Nigeria’s leadership under President Bola Tinubu, urging greater inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in government policies. DSDI President, Mr Afolabi Dahunsi, made the call during a public lecture on Democracy, Disability, and GoodContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Lagos Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has praised the 2025 Governor’s Quiz Competition for inspiring young minds, promoting knowledge, and strengthening critical thinking among students across the state. Alli-Balogun made the remark during his address at the Year 2025 edition of the annualContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro Stakeholders at AbilityX 2025 – Nigeria’s Premier Conference have called for inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the workforce, saying that Nigerian PWDs were loyal and offered value to employers. The conference, which was on the Future of Disability Inclusion Project Enable Africa,Continue Reading
Lilian U. Okoro The Chief Medical Director (CMD), Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Prof. Wasiu Adeyemo, has called for improvement in the medical referral system for better outcomes of emergency health conditions. Wasiu, who made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading
By Chinyere Joel-Nwokeoma The Lagos State Waste Management Agency (LAWMA) is to acquire 500 mobile tricycle compactors in 2026 to tackle the rising waste challenge in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that LAWMA’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this at aContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, President and Chairman of the Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), says one of Africa’s most pressing economic challenges is cross-border payment settlements. According to him, this leads to Africa losing an estimated $5Continue Reading
