The Association of Scrap and Waste Pickers of Lagos (ASWOL) has identified poor drainage maintenance, indiscriminate waste disposal and weak land-use enforcement as major drivers of recurring flooding across Lagos.Continue Reading
By Henry Oladele The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has called on students and residents to take tree planting as a shared responsibility to protect the environment and tackle climate change.. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bidemi Lafiaji-Okuneye, made the call at the 2026 Tree PlantingContinue Reading
Tunji-Ojo harps on technology, classification as tools for inmates rehabilitationContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku Babcock University and New Horizons Nigeria have deployed an Artificial Intelligence-powered drone surveillance system to strengthen campus security while expanding practical technology training for students. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative aims at strengthening campus security and equipping students with skills in droneContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Stakeholders have called for deliberate policies to expand women’s participation in leadership, entrepreneurship and the economy, describing inclusion as critical to Nigeria’s economic transformation. The call was made on Wednesday at the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered Women in Management and Leadership Conference (WIMLEAD) in Lagos.Continue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Nigeria has joined 21 other countries in the Convergence Initiative to integrate food systems transformation with climate action as part of efforts to strengthen food security and address climate challenges. The development was disclosed at a two-day National Dialogue on Nigeria’s Convergence Initiative in Abuja on Wednesday.Continue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab Malam Fuad Adeyemi, Executive Director and National Chief Imam, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Abuja, urged Nigerians to take the democratic process of electing the country’s leadership as a celebration of choice, not a season of fear. Adeyemi said this on Wednesday at a One-Day Stakeholders’ Workshop on ElectoralContinue Reading
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By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Mr Tein Jack-Rich says stronger engagement with policymakers and business leaders in Washington is crucial to advancing Nigeria’s economic and strategic interests. Jack-Rich, a chieftain of the APC, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after receiving an award atContinue Reading
By Abdullahi Maku A mental health expert, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, has urged Nigerians to prioritise early detection, public awareness and timely medical intervention to prevent psychosis. He identified stigma and inadequate mental health services as major barriers to effective care and improved treatment outcomes. Psychosis is a condition in whichContinue Reading
