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
By Raji Rasak The National Centre for Control of Small Arms and Large Weapons (NCCSALW) on Wednesday sensitised joint border agencies in Seme on the proliferation of illicit arms. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NCCSALW was established on May 3, 2021 under the Office of NationalContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says his government will continue to introduce policies to increase private investment in healthcare, to ensure more access to high quality medical services. Sanwo-Olu made this known while inaugurating Atlantis Paediatric and Multi-Specialist Hospital in Lekki, Lagos, on Wednesday. HeContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) has pledged to support Nigeria to address its current food crisis. Dr Donald Brown, the Associate Vice President, Programme Management Department of IFAD, made the pledge when he and his team paid a courtesyContinue Reading
By Uchenna Eletuo The Presiding Pastor of the Glorious Restoration Church of Christ (GRCC), Pastor Paul Lawal, says the restoration of man to God’s original purpose should be the focus of evangelism. Lawal made the assertion at the inauguration and dedication service of the GRCC headquarters church held atContinue Reading
