By Lydia Ngwakwe The Lagos State Government says the Lagos Island Model City Plan, when operational, will restore the glory of Lagos Island. Dr Oluyinka Olumide, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, said this during the stakeholders meeting on the Plan, on Thursday, in Lagos. He said that theContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor and Vivian Ihechu As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day (IWD), some women with disabilities have underscored the critical importance of prioritising the rights, inclusion and empowerment of women and girls with disabilities. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos at anContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The General Manager, Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), Mr Afolabi Solebo, has emphasised the need for responsible and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), to advance consumers’ rights globally. Solebo said this at a media briefing on plans to mark the 2024 World ConsumerContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade Association of Professional Women Engineering Technologists (APWET) has emphasised the need for strategic investment and conducive environment to improve and retain women in science and engineering careers. The Chairperson of the association, Hajiya Umma Jega, made the call at the inaugural seminar of the association on Thursday,Continue Reading
By Babajide Awoyinfa The Director-General, National Arts Theatre Complex, Iganmu, Lagos, Tola Akerele, has pledged to uphold the institution’s esteemed legacy while steering it toward new horizons of excellence. Akerele made the pledge at a transition ceremony, where her predecessor, Sunday Ododo, handed over the reins ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Economic experts have advocated the need for focused and accelerated investments in women and their businesses to engender societal and economic progress. They gave the advice at the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC) 2024 International Women’s Day event, themed, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress” on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Okon Okon The Federal Government says the recovery process from beneficiaries of the Nigeria Education Loan Scheme (NELFund) will commence two years after the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC). Executive Secretary NELFund, Dr Akintunde Sawyer, made this known during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Yahaya Isah The Mayors, a group of volunteers on traffic safety, has reaffirmed commitment to decongesting and controlling traffic within the FCT and some other cities in Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the group, Dr Yusuf Suberu, made the commitment in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The lawmaker representing Delta North Senatorial District, Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), has stressed the need to investigate the unexplained delay in electricity step-down of Okpai Power Plant. Nwoko told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, that investigating the delay had become imperative asContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The European Union (EU) says the active participation of women in decision-making and politics is key to achieving equality, sustainable development, peace and democracy. The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, said this on Wednesday at a two-day roundtable on women inclusion in politicsContinue Reading
