FG to partner INNOVA on curbing cancer surge in Nigeria
The Federal Government of Nigeria has underscored the importance of partnering with private sector to find lasting solutions to the scourge of cancer in Nigeria. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a two-day Stakeholder’s Engagement and Capacity Building programme organised by Innova […]
NRS E-invoicing enforcement to commence as deadline looms
By Moses Nosike Large Nigerian businesses with annual turnover of ₦5 billion and above face enforcement action from July 1, 2026 under the Nigeria Revenue Service’s e-invoicing mandate, with penalties applying to every invoice not transmitted through the Merchant Buyer Solution (MBS) platform from that date. Speaking at a virtual media parley recently, Country Director, […]
UN Tourism admits Eko Tourism Foundation, boosting Lagos’ global tourism ambitions
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The quest to position Lagos and Nigeria as major players in the global tourism industry received a significant boost on Thursday as the Eko Tourism Foundation,ETF, secured admission into the United Nations Tourism Organization,UN Tourism, as an Affiliate Member. The landmark recognition, granted during the 126th Session of the Executive Council […]
CDA backs Senate probe of SEDC over ₦16.6bn budget allegations
By Chinonso Alozie The Centre for Democratic Accountability (CDA), a diaspora-led organisation, has backed the Senate Committee on the South East Development Commission (SEDC) over its ongoing probe into the commission’s ₦16.6 billion budget and financial activities. The Director-General of the CDA, Hon. Ejike Ikezuagu, stated this in a statement issued to journalists in Owerri […]
Support group emerges for new NANS National President
.Appoints Taiwo as patron By Adesina Wahab A support group has emerged for the newly-inaugurated National President of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the Eyan Babtee Movement. The group has also appointed Adelaju Taiwo as Patron. According to Salami Rasheed Abayomi, Chairman, Eyan Babtee Movement and Adejuwon Adisa, General Secretary, […]
Gridiron GEMS targets 1,500 girls with mentorship, menstrual health support
By Juliet Umeh Gridiron GEMS, the girls’ empowerment initiative of the Nigeria American Football Association, NAFA, has launched a nationwide mentorship and menstrual health programme aimed at empowering 1,500 girls through leadership development, sports and access to menstrual hygiene support. The initiative, unveiled in Lagos, combines a Cluster Mentorship Programme with a PadForHer Drive to […]
