By Justina Auta The UN Development Programme-Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme (UNDP-GEF SGP) and Digital Peers International (DPI) have rewarded young innovators in plastic waste management with millions of naira in cash prizes and an all-expense-paid study trip to China. The rewards were presented at the closing ceremony andContinue Reading
Some Lagos residents are counting heavy losses after torrential rain flooded homes, destroyed businesses, trapped families and disrupted movement across several communities in the state.Continue Reading
The ongoing evacuation of accumulated waste by the Lagos State Government has drawn commendation from some residents, who described the exercise as a relief after weeks of overflowing refuse heaps.Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has strengthened partnerships with faith-based organisations to reduce exploitative child domestic work in Lagos State. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme held from May to June 2026,Continue Reading
By Oluwafunke Ishola Nigeria must urgently strengthen climate governance at the state and local government levels, raise climate awareness among citizens, and empower communities to lead adaptation efforts if it is to achieve its 2060 net-zero emissions target. Prof. Babajide Alo, Professor of Chemistry and Former Deputy Vice ChancellorContinue Reading
The outgoing President of Rotary Club of Abuja, The Ambassadors, Nelly Williams, has urged members to sustain their commitment to community service as she handed over leadership to Prince Herberts.Continue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola, News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) Following his adoption in 2025, Adisa (not his real name) found himself with a new family determined to help him heal from the fatal crash that claimed his parents—only to realise that providing a safe haven was just the first ofContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) says the bill for the Establishment of Physical Offices for Social Media Platforms in Nigeria, sponsored by him, has advanced to public hearing stage. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation, stated this in a statementContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker A socio-political group, Delta North Rainbow Coalition, says what the Delta North Senatorial District needs come 2027 is a legislator and not just a politician. The group said this at a news conference jointly addressed by the coalition Chairman and Secretary, Ikada Desmond and Anthony Nwani respectively,Continue Reading
Volleyball By Abdulrahman Yahaya Nigeria has secured the hosting rights for the 2027 Africa Beach Volleyball Championship, the National Sports Commission (NSC) announced on Thursday. The Commission confirmed the development in a statement issued by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Kehinde Ajayi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
