By Vivian Ihechu A former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, has urged urgent national effort to tackle the Mpox outbreak, citing recent progress and persistent challenges facing Nigeria. Addressing stakeholders during a webinar organised by the Preventive Health Initiative, Adewole emphasised the rising need for public awareness, increasedContinue Reading
By Mercy Omoike The Lagos State Government has unveiled the Biofortified Blending Machine and Biofortified Rice to tackle growing micronutrient deficiencies in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unveiling of the Biofortified Rice was held at the Lagos State Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu onContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has reiterated its commitment to the fight against exploitative child domestic work in the country. The Centre made this known on Thursday in Lagos, as it inaugurated its maidenContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State says responsible credit and strong regulatory frameworks are key to sustainable business growth and economic advancement in Nigeria. Sanwo-Olu represented by the Permanent Secretary, Debt Management Office, Mrs Alake Sanusi, said this on Thursday during the 2025 National Credit ManagersContinue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Nigeria (CILT Nigeria), says the key priority of the new administration will focus on securing legislative recognition and driving comprehensive institutional transformation for economic growth. The CILT Nigeria’s President and Chairman of Council, Dr Boboye Oyeyemi, said this at hisContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun A former Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has advocated for improved funding to enhance the research capacity of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). Fashola spoke on Tuesday at the institute’s monthly media chat organised to inform the public onContinue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola The Lagos State Government says the ePharma4FP project has accelerated universal health coverage, enhanced service quality, and filled gaps that previously hindered family planning services in the state’s underserved communities. Dr Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Health, affirmed that the projectContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu Mrs Rebecca Adeyemo, the Director of Education, Trinity International College, Ofada, has attributed the school’s 30 years of existence to excellence, describing it as a culture shaped by the school’s vision, mission and values. Speaking at the College’s 30th anniversary thanksgiving held on Sunday in theContinue Reading
By Olaitan Idris MTN Nigeria in partnership with the WorldWide Fund through its local partner the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, on Monday, unveiled the Nigeria PachiPanda Challenge 2025, aimed at empowering young people to promote environmental sustainability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the challenge is designedContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah Some business experts and entrepreneurs on Saturday in Lagos converged to equip participants with the knowledge, legal frameworks, and growth strategies needed to build, protect and scale their businesses. The experts also discussed the importance of the “God-factor,” integrity, adaptability, humility and uniqueness in achievingContinue Reading
