34% drop in diseases as Dettol Hygiene Quest Year 3 begins
By Chioma Obinna Nigeria’s leading hygiene brand, Dettol, and its partner, the Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WBFA, officially launched the third year of the Dettol Hygiene Quest Initiative even as they announced that the impact in 2024 revealed a noticeable communicable diseases drop of 34 percent among students in Abuja, Kwara, and Lagos state. The Dettol […]
Olusanya elected as Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences
By Elizabeth Osayande In a significant achievement for Nigeria and the African continent, Dr. Bolajoko Olusanya, a renowned pediatrician and advocate for disability inclusion, has been elected as a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences, AAS. This prestigious honour recognises her exceptional contributions to the fields of child health and academic research. Dr. Olusanya’s […]
Life of a journalist after retirement(4), by Eric Teniola
This is the concluding part of the narrative on the life of the Nigerian journalist after retirement. The focus last week was on journalism as a developing profession and journalists striving to adapt to new technology, or practising digital journalism, with some of them now bloggers who work from the comfort of their homes I […]
NARSDA unveils new logo, portal to regulate space industry
By Emmanuel Elebeke ABUJA – The National Space Research and Development Agency (NARSDA) has launched a new logo and portal as part of its efforts to regulate the space industry in Nigeria. This move is aimed at ensuring that space activities within the country are properly regulated and commercially optimized in line with international best […]
Why we‘re constructing 4 pry schools — Kebbi Govt
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Kebbi State Government has explained the reasons for the ongoing construction of four mega primary schools in the state. This is as the government said one of the primary school is on the verge of completion.According to the government the four mega schools formed part of the campaign promises of Dr. […]
Ogoni: Some are bought, many are sold while Ogoniland suffers
By CHARLES WIWA A few weeks ago, select Ogoni persons were invited to the Aso Rock Villa to discuss economic activities in Ogoniland. That January 21 meeting was no doubt a grand ambush aided by some members of the Ogoni community. Without a doubt, sitting down with Ogoni people after years of utter neglect and systemic […]
