By Chinedu Anolue The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a major institutional milestone with the approval of its scheme of service by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). The commission described the approval as the first in its history as itContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will lead the state’s delegation to a series of high-level engagements at the 2026 London Climate Action Week (LCAW). The interaction is aimed at showcasing the state’s innovative climate finance initiatives and strengthening its position as a leader in subnationalContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, has began the extensive renovation of its Infectious disease centre. This is aimed at strengthening preparedness for public health emergencies and emerging disease outbreaks. Prof. Thairu Yunusa, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, made this known during an inspectionContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The International College of Surgeons, Nigeria Section (ICS-NG), has urged its members and other healthcare professionals to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance surgical training and healthcare service delivery. Speaking at the opening of the college’s 59th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference in Abuja, the PresidentContinue Reading
The Lagos Studies Association (LSA) has urged scholars and students to adopt practical, field-based research methods.Continue Reading
By Martha Agas The Centre for Inclusive Social Development (CISD) has called for stronger engagement of local vigilantes in tackling Nigeria’s security challenges at the second edition of its dialogue programme, Civic Talks. The dialogue held on Thursday in Abuja, focused on the theme ‘From Fear to Safety: Rethinking SecurityContinue Reading
By Lydia Chigozie-Ngwakwe/Florence Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has urged the Federal Government and other stakeholders to prioritise indigenous engineers and firms in the delivery of infrastructure projects in the country. The Chairman of the NSE, Lagos Branch, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made the call on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Dorcas Elusogbon Stakeholders have expressed support for the tax reform introduced by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, describing it as a major milestone in Nigeria’s tax reform programme. The President of the Ife Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (IFECCIMA), Mr Samuel Olawole, said theContinue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The African Polling Institute (API) has called on journalists to use data driven reporting and responsible narratives to promote social cohesion, national unity and inclusive development. The call was made at a workshop on “Equipping Policy Executives and Media Practitioners as Champions of Social Cohesion’’ organised byContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye The Executive Chairman of Roost Foundation and former Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Dame Julie Donli, has condemned the brutal assault of a 10-year-old boy in Anambra. Donli condemned the incident as cruel, inhuman and unacceptable, calling for justiceContinue Reading
