By Somtochukwu Nnajiofor Stakeholders have called for increased deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and assistive technologies to improve reading and writing outcomes for children with dyslexia in Nigeria. They made the call in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. They stressed thatContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has inaugurated the EKO Social Health Alliance (EKOSHA) mobile clinic to provide equitable healthcare services to residents of Erikiti Oglo and surrounding communities in Badagry. Its Permanent Secretary, Dr Emmanuella Zamba, said the rural health scheme was designed to bridgeContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Nigerian Young Academy (NYA) has urged scientists to collaborate across disciplines to conduct research capable of solving societal challenges and improving human well-being. The President of NYA, Prof. Temitope Onuminya, gave the advice at the academy’s 16th Anniversary Conference and General Assembly held atContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has advanced the Child Rights Ambassadors Forum in four secondary schools across Alimosho to strengthen child protection. According to a statement issued by the organisation on Wednesday, the forum was established atContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu, has urged the Combat Service Support (CSS) Corps to develop adaptable and agile logistics systems to sustain the Nigerian Army (NA) operations. Shaibu made this known at the 27th CCS training week, at NA Ordnance Corps AbaltiContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Lagos State chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reaffirmed its loyalty to the organisation’s President-General, Sen. John Azuta-Mbata, and the Global Executive Council. This is contained in a communique issued after a General Assembly meeting held on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Lagos. Signed by ChiefContinue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has urged stronger legal protections to ensure persons with disabilities are fully included in Nigeria’s climate change framework. The call was made on Thursday during the presentation of a research report on disability-inclusive greenhouse gas emissions, climate adaptationContinue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche Lagos State is planning to deploy Waste Marshals across strategic locations to strengthen community-level monitoring and enforcement against indiscriminate waste disposal. The initiative was proposed during a meeting between the Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, and officials ofContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has unveiled a research report on impacts of climate change on Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), calling for its implementation in the country. The Acting Director CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, made the call the public presentation of theContinue Reading
