By Philip Yatai, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) One of the most important basic amenities that government at all levels – federal, state, or local government – should prioritise is access to good road network. The importance of good road network, particularly in the rural areas cannot be underestimatedContinue Reading
By Ericjames Ochigbo Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, the Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has called for capacity training of local government officers, ahead of the proposed autonomy for the third tier. Sulaiman said this on Thursday at the closing of a 3-day workshop on “Legislative Processes andContinue Reading
Oluwatope Lawanson/By Funmilola Gboteku Magadalene Lagu, Head of Governance and Stability, British High Commission, on Wednesday advised the Nigerian government to further engage youths in accountability processes. Lagu made the call during the Lagos Digital Democracy Fair organised by Yiaga Africa in partnership with CivicHive, and supported by theContinue Reading
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
