By Usman Aliyu Environmental engineering experts have called for Nigeria to shift from the traditional “take-make-dispose” economic model to a circular economy to tackle climate change, reduce waste and create jobs. The experts made the call at the 9th memorial public lecture of late Samuel Fadahunsi, organised by the NigerianContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye/Joy Mbachi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and journalists have urged Nigerian media houses to institutionalise stronger child protection and safety policies in the newsrooms. Forty journalists from the North Central, South East and South South zones, made the call in a resolution after a two-dayContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV), a faith-based health facility, has unveiled a robotic surgery service to advance healthcare delivery and reduce medical tourism in the country. RHV unveiled the service in Lagos on Saturday at a dinner luncheon held in partnership with ROBOMED Global, a U.S.-based medicalContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Prof. Oyediran Oyewole, a Professor of Public Health Nutrition, has called for greater involvement of dietitians and nutritionists in managing Non-Communicable Diseases. Oyewole, of the Department of Health Promotion and Education, University of Ibadan, made the call on Friday in Lagos. He spoke while delivering the keynoteContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The South-East chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it is targeting one million votes for the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections. Chairman, FCT South-East of the NDC, Mike Nwosu, disclosed this on Saturday when he ledContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman An NGO, Women Initiative for Sustainable Environment (WISE), has urged youths to transform climate concerns into practical solutions capable of improving livelihoods and protecting the environment. Mrs Olanike Olugboji-Daramola, Executive Director of WISE, made the call on Saturday in Zaria during the ECOCARE Initiative 2026 awarenessContinue Reading
By Stellamaris Ashinze The Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) has urged organisations to strengthen AI governance as adoption accelerates globally. The Chief Executive Officer, ISACA, Global, Mr Erick Prusch, made this known at a media briefing to unveil the association’s 30th anniversary logo in Lagos. Prusch said AIContinue Reading
Transportation By Adeola Akinbobola Abuja, Aug. 23, 2026 (NAN) Some butchers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the rising cost of meat transportation. They want government to intervene to make meat more affordable for consumers. The butchers made the appeal inContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku The Women’s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC) says it has intensified efforts to equip girls with practical technology skills needed to become creators, innovators and problem solvers. Mrs Oreoluwa Lesi, Founder and Executive Director, W.TEC, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike said reviving and completing capital projects abandoned under previous administrations for decades was the hallmark of his three-year tenure. Wike said his administration’s focus on reviving abandoned projects, completing critical infrastructure and delivering new projects had transformed AbujaContinue Reading
