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
Former British Prime Minsiter Theresa May has said she will not contest in the next general election, bringing a 27-year career in the UK parliament to an end. May revealed her decision to stand down as MP for Maidenhead on Friday, saying she would focus on championing causes including theContinue Reading
By Bushrah Yusuf-Badmus The Police Command in Kwara has arrested four students of Kwara State University (KWASU) who allegedly beat their fellow student to death. Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Ilorin. Ejire-Adeyemi saidContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Federal Government has set the month of March for a definite opening of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFund) portal for eligible students. Dr Akintunde Sawyerr, Execute Secretary of NELFund, who disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday inContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, says plans have begun to market the enormous potential in Nigeria’s tourism industry through virtual reality gadgets and documentaries. Ade-John disclosed this on Thursday during a meeting with the Association of Nigerian Journalists and Writers of Tourism (ANJET). According to her,Continue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has announced plans to introduce Electronic Vehicles to ease challenges associated with intra and inter-state transportation in the region. The Chairman of the reconstituted Governing Board of NEDC Retired Maj. Gen. Paul Tarfa, made the announcement shortly after his meeting withContinue 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
