By Abujah Racheal A development NGO, Datametrics Associates Ltd., has called for an improved menstrual hygiene awareness and stronger empowerment of the girl-child. Dr Abiodun Feyikemi-Ipadeola, the Chief Executive Officer of Datametrics Associates Ltd., made the call on Saturday, at a programme to mark the group’s 12th anniversary in Abuja.Continue Reading

By Funmilola Gboteku The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) has urged government to introduce regulatory sanctions against unsafe food practices in markets to protect public health. The Chairman of NIFST, Lagos Chapter, Kikelomo Amoreoluwa, made the call during the institute’s Street Food Safety Initiative advocacy campaign atContinue Reading

    By Aderonke Ojediran The Lagos State Government  has taken stronger measures, including stricter monitoring, community engagement and science-driven interventions. to combat illegal dredging and coastal degradation across its 187km coastline. The state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr Ekundayo Bush-Alebiosu, gave the assurance during  a courtesy visit toContinue Reading

    By Joy Oyerinde/Glory Akpan/Tunmise Omosofe/Rose Okudaye Family members, colleagues, and friends on Friday paid glowing tributes to late News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Transport Correspondent, Ms Augusta Uchediunor. They spoke during a requiem Mass and thanksgiving service held in her honour at St. Robert’s Catholic Church, Yaba, Lagos.Continue Reading

By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, on his 60th birthday. Tinubu commended Ali, a distinguished journalist and administrator, for deploying his vast experience, skills and professional network to strengthen the mandate ofContinue Reading

By Oyintutu oyinkolade Stakeholders in the health sector have called for more community involvement in grassroots malaria eradication strategies following a decline in international donor financing to tackle pandemic in the country. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Friday at a two-day High-Level Advocacy Engagement on Domestic FinancingContinue Reading

By Gabriel Agbeja A Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), People, Planet and Peace Foundation, has called for stronger protection of Africa’s coastal communities and ecosystem for environmental sustainability. Mr Olatunji Francisco, the Lead for Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC) in Africa and the CBBC Secretary, Nigeria, Miss Olabisi Kumuyi, said thisContinue Reading

By Fortune Abang The Nigerian Association Tyne & Wear (NATW), United Kingdom, has expressed concern over the recent kidnapping of school children in Nigeria. The Association disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday through its President, Dr Ikechukwu Okorie. Okorie described abduction of children from educational institutions as aContinue Reading