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LASG empowers over 10,000 women, youths through MESI — Commissioner

On: February 17, 2023

By Kemi Akintokun The Lagos Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), says 10,385 vulnerable women have benefitted from its Micro-Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI) since 2019. Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this known during an empowermentContinue Reading

Expert calls for increased education on mental health issues

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Health

By Lilian Okoro Dr Samuel Aladejare, the immediate past President, Association of Resident Doctors (ARD), Federal Neuro-psychiatric Hospital Yaba, has called for massive awareness campaigns on mental health issues. Aladejare, also a psychiatrist, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading

Sofiat Olaide, 6-year-old gan-gan drummer excites Nigerians with mind-blowing performance

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Entertainment

By Taiye Olayemi Six-year-old gangan (Talking Drum) drummer, Sofiat Olaide, on Thursday thrilled Nigerians during her drumming performance in Lagos. Olaide performed during the commemoration the Day of the African Child, organised by the Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC), held, in Lagos. The six-year-old whoContinue Reading

Equity market records mixed performances, gains N8bn

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Business

By Olawunmi Ashafa Trading activities on The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) on Thursday, closed on mixed performances with a bullish tilt as the market capitalisation appreciated further by N8 billion. The market capitalisation rose by N8 billion to close higher at N29.696 trillion compared with N29.688 trillion on Wednesday. The upturnContinue Reading

GOC seeks media support for credible election

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Oladapo Udom The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 81 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Obinna Ajunwa, has called on the media to support the Nigerian Armed Forces and security agencies to achieve a free and fair election. Ajunwa made the call on Thursday during a media parley with DefenceContinue Reading

UN Women, LASG collaborate to boost women’s participation in contract bidding

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Business

By Florence Onuegbu The United Nations Women and the Lagos State Government say they are collaborating to increase women’s participation in contract bidding. Speaking during a Stakeholders Consultative Meeting at Ikeja, the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, said that women deserved all the encouragementContinue Reading

ECA wants African Nations to accelerate implementation of AfCFTA

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African nations to accelerate implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to make it more resilient and globally competitive. Acting Executive Secretary of the ECA, Antonio Pedro said this in a statement issued by theContinue Reading

NNPC Ltd. to begin drilling in Nasarawa State, March 21

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Oil & Gas

By Awayi Kuje The Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) will begin drilling of the first oil well in Obi/Keana Nasarawa State on March 21. Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd., made the disclosure when he led Management of the Company on aContinue Reading

Kogi targets N36bn IGR in 2023 – Commissioner

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Thompson Yamput The Kogi Government says it is raising its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) base to N36 billion this year. Mr Asiwaju Idris, the state Commissioner for Finance, disclosed this on Thursday in Lokoja. He spoke at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kogi Council’s Symposium onContinue Reading

Suspected Meningitis outbreak kills 38 in Jigawa

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: February 17, 2023

In: Health

By Muhammad Nasir Bashir No fewer than 38 persons have died of suspected Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in Jigawa, an official, have confirmed. Dr Salisu Muazu, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, told newsmen in Dutse on Thursday that the state recorded a total of 398 suspected cases between OctoberContinue Reading

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