Nigeria’s democracy must be truly representative and accountable, by Olu Fasan
There are two models of democracy. One is a direct democracy; the other is a representative democracy. In the former, citizens elect people as “delegates” to the legislature to formulate laws and policies but retain the powers to decide directly themselves what laws and policies they want. One notable example of a direct democracy is Switzerland, […]
EXPOSE educates women, girls on hygiene in Makoko
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The importance of health, hygiene and wellness in the community were major issues discussed at a recent forum held in Makoko area of Lagos State. The annual event which is being organised by EXPOSE, a non- governmental for women and girls every Christmas, came under the theme: “The Gift of Wellness: Mental […]
Council of Legal Education approves Caleb University law programme
…increases admission quota By James, Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has approved the accreditation of Caleb University’s Law programme, and as well increased its admission quota from 50 to 110, with effect from the current 2024/2025 academic session. This was communicated in a letter signed by Ms. A. O. Osho, the Secretary […]
Uidigitals: Transforming digital marketing for startups worldwide
Founded in 2023, Uidigitals, led by Nigerian entrepreneur Josiah Mbachu, is proving to be a game-changer in the digital marketing landscape. Based in Wyoming, USA, the company focuses on helping startups achieve significant revenue growth by designing tailored marketing and advertising strategies. In just a short time, Uidigitals has helped startups generate millions of dollars […]
Families, friends eulogies Agunbiade as he retires from Customs
By Ebunoluwa Sessou It was an atmosphere of gratitude and appreciation as friends, families, relatives, colleagues, lovers and well wishers thronged the Ikeja, GRA, Lagos to celebrate the retirement of Omooba Adejumoke Agunbiade as the Deputy Comptroller of Nigeria Customs Service. Agunbiade also known as Ade Custom successfully pulled out of the Nigeria Customs Service […]
Need for proper implementation of the Cybercrime Act
For some time now, the issue of cyber attacks on institutions that form the nucleus of the economy as well as prominent persons has been in the front burner of public discourse. The reason for this is not far-fetched. Reports of several billions lost and valuable personal and government data stolen during these attacks have […]
Child assault: Accused must be sanctioned; FG should set up ECE commission – ECAN president
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 […]
FLOOD: ECOWAS, Red Cross donate relief materials to 1,000 Bauchi households
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 […]
Adeleke distributes relief materials to victims of disasters in Osun
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 […]
NAFDAC unveils 2025 strategic plan
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 […]
Integrate natural medicine into Nigeria’s healthcare system — NNMDA
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 […]
