By Kemi Akintokun The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions, Amos Magaji, has commended the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta, Lagos, on its infrastructure development and digitalisation of service delivery to patients. Magaji gave the commendation during his visit to the hospital on Friday. Magaji said: “The storyContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe A don, Prof. Adeolu Adewuyi, says further development of Nigeria’s manufacturing sector is crucial to driving the production of value-added products and engendering the country’s competitiveness under the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Adewuyi, Professor of Economics, University of Ibadan, said this at the ManufacturersContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Afonne The National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said on Wednesday that it has cleared 19 more sports betting and gaming operators in the country. Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, Director-General of the commission, in a statement, listed the operators to include ZEBET, BETIKA, GOBET, MSPORT, AFRIBET and BANGBET.Continue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede Excited at their first Nigeria Premier League (NPL) win over visiting Gombe United FC on Monday, Sporting Lagos FC, are optimistic of winning the league at first attempt. The Chairman of the club, Godwin Enakhena, made this known in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams An NGO, the Ta’awun Political Forum, has sensitised students and youths in Lagos on active participation in politics, prevention of crimes and other vices for a better Nigeria. Mr Lasisi Taiwo, the President of the forum, made this known while delivering his keynote address at aContinue Reading
By Josephine Obute The Regional Head for Creative Economy, British Council, Brenda Fashugba, on Saturday announced the introduction of an empowering project for Filmmakers, “Film Lab Africa”. Film Lab Africa is a transformative Pan African initiative by the British Council dedicated to empowering emerging filmmakers and TV producers startingContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, on Saturday flagged off the Federal Government’s verification of the National Social Register in Makoko, Lagos state. According to the minister, the exercise will ensure that the federal government’s social register is accurate andContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye The St. Finbarrs’ College Old Boys Association (SFCOBA), Akoka, Lagos State, on Friday urged President Bola Tinubu not to pay lip service to education to tackle the nation’s numerous challenges. The association gave the advice at its 25th Anniversary Reunion Celebration, which witnessed a novelty match,Continue Reading
By Abiodun Azi and Augusta Uchediunor To provide specialised radiation therapy for children with cancer, the NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) has introduced a Paediatric Radiation Oncology Programme in Lagos. The Centre Director of NLCC, Dr Lilian Ekpo, said during a media tour on Thursday that the pioneering initiative was designedContinue Reading
By Clara Egbogota The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta Command, advises motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations to stem crashes on highways during and after the ember months. Mr Bassey Eshiet, the Sector Commander of FRSC Delta Command, gave the advice on Thursday at the flag-offContinue Reading
