By Elizabeth Osayande Following a disturbing viral video of a teacher assault on a three-month years toddler over his inability to write in a school at Ikorodu, the Early Childhood Association of Nigeria, ECAN, has called for immediate sanction of the said teacher. This is as the body, in an emergency press conference held at […]

By Charly Agwam Bauchi – The Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, and with funding from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has donated $200,000 worth of relief items to affected victims across Bauchi State. The President, Nigerian Red Cross Society, Prince Oluyemisi […]

Shina Abubakar, Osogbo As part of his commitment to alleviating the suffering of Osun’s residents, Governor Ademola Adeleke, has distributed relief materials to victims of different disasters across all the three senatorial districts of the State. A statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, on Wednesday, by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo […]

By Chioma Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has unveiled its strategic plan for 2025, emphasising a strong focus on maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH), the promote local manufacturing, as well as further strengthening of the regulatory system so as to safeguard public health. The agency also disclosed […]

By Chioma ObinnaTo transform Nigeria into a global hub for natural medicine, the Nigerian Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA) is pushing for the integration of natural remedies into the country’s healthcare system.Disclosing this at a year-end media briefing in Lagos, the Director General of the agency, Prof. Martins Emeje, reeled out a series of achievements […]

By Esther Onyegbula HRM Oba Sejiro James, the Aholu of Kweme Kingdom, Badagry, Lagos, has refute a trending report claiming that he installed the Seriki Fulani in Badagry. The traditional ruler, in a press briefing in Badagry on Wednesday, stated that he was merely invited to the installation, like other Obas present at the event. […]

By Godwin Oritse The Grimaldi Group has unveiled a groundbreaking direct shipping service connecting Shanghai, China, to Lagos, Nigeria, eliminating the need for transshipments and setting a new benchmark for speed and efficiency in maritime logistics. This development, which is a first of its kind, was disclosed in Lagos on Monday by the Managing Director […]

By Esther Onyegbula The Ososo Cultural and Vocational Centre buzzed with life as PITO NITE 2024 celebrated the town’s rich cultural tapestry, drawing dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and performers to a vibrant night of folklore, artistry, and tradition. The headline event of the evening, the Folklore Challenge, saw six contestants showcasing Nigeria’s diverse cultural heritage through […]

In a world where secure communication has become indispensable, Nigerian software engineers are making waves in the global cybersecurity landscape. Nigerian-based software engineer, Ugochukwu Mmaduekwe has developed CryptoLib4Pascal, a cutting-edge cryptographic library designed to empower developers using Delphi and C++ Builder. This effort provides developers with advanced tools to enhance data security, supporting both symmetric […]

By Elizabeth Adegbesan Capital importation rose by 224 percent year-on-year, YoY, to $9.04 billion in the first 10 months of 2024 (10m’24) from $2.9 billion in the same period of 2023, indicating increased foreign investment in the country. Vanguard analysis of data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Economic reports for the period showed that […]

By Cynthia Alo Insightful Edutech(IED), a pioneering education technology firm, has launched a revolutionary career website designed to empower high school students across Nigeria to make informed career decisions. The platform, unveiled at a ceremony held at the Supreme Education Foundation Schools in Lagos, provides students with a comprehensive toolkit to explore career paths, access […]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment towards the delivery of quality infrastructure to improve lives of residents. The governor gave the reassurance at the inauguration of five strategic networks of roads at Ikeja Government Residential Area. The road networks include Oba Dosunmu Street, Oduduwa Way, Oduduwa Crescent, Sobo Arobiodu […]

By Dickson Omobola The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC, NAHCO aviance, has appointed Mr Olumuyiwa Olumekun as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company effective on January 1, 2025. Olumekun, according to the organisation, would replace Mr Indranil Gupta whose tenure ended December 31, 2024. In a notice to the Nigerian Exchange, NGX, […]

By John Mayaki I chuckled when I came across the reasoning of some mere mortals disparaging the testimony of His Excellency, the Governor of Edo state, Senator Monday Okpebholo, where he said his mandate was ordained by God to develop Edo state and the foolish comments that trailed it. Some persons even shared a publication […]

By Juliet Umeh Biometric and identity verification provider in Africa, Smile ID, has introduced Enhanced SmartSelfie, an upgraded technology designed to tackle rising fraud cases in digital platforms. The feature, which achieved ISO/IEC 30107-3:2023 Level 2 certification, recorded a 0 percent penetration rate in rigorous fraud tests involving advanced methods like 3D masks and deepfakes. […]