Stakeholders rue Nigeria’s global dominance of death of newborns

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – STAKEHOLDERS in the health sector on Friday rued Nigeria’s dominance of death of newborns toping the list in Africa and only second to India in global rating. To check this, they called for stronger collaboration between government, development partners and private healthcare providers to reduce maternal and newborn deaths […]
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For Penawou who chose full tide

By Enewaridideke Ekanpou A tree fruitful sprang up in Akugbene 104 years ago. Birds alighted on its branches and fed on the  fruits, chirping and dancing happily. No bird could devour the fruits in their verdant vibrations. The fruits were like the stars in the sky; The fruits were like the sand on Alagbaru sandbank. […]

Lagos trains 250 waste pickers, market women for cooking oil value chain

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, in collaboration with Ororo Waste Management Limited, Shell Foundation and the Waste Pickers Association of Nigeria, WAPAN, has launched a two-day capacity-building programme to integrate waste pickers, market women and youths into the formal used cooking oil, UCO, collection chain in Lagos.

Igbo leaders push for deeper ties with C’River govt

…as Community in Calabar Elects New President By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR Igbo leaders in Cross River State have called for deeper ties with the state government, even as the Igbo Community in Calabar elected Chief Sir Kenneth Okpalaeke as its new president. The election, held on Thursday in Calabar, was described by community leaders as […]

CNN African voices to feature Olori Atuwatse III for social impact initiatives

Olori Atuwatse III, Queen Consort of the Warri Kingdom, will be featured on CNN African Voices Changemakers in recognition of her contributions to education, women’s empowerment, healthcare and community development. The programme will spotlight her efforts in combining traditional leadership with social development initiatives aimed at improving the lives of women, children and underserved communities. […]

Why indigenous brands deserve more support – Lovekids

By Ebunoluwa Sessou Chief Mom Officer of Lovekiids, Isioma Chukas, has called for stronger government support for indigenous manufacturers, insisting that Nigerian-made products can match global standards if given adequate funding, policy backing and consumer confidence. Speaking on the journey of building the children’s fashion brand, Chukas described entrepreneurship in Nigeria as challenging, citing limited […]

Nigerian author Michael Nnamdi Onyeachor prepares “Rags to Riches, The African Way” for global impact

As the launch of “Rags to Riches, The African Way” approaches in late August or early September, author and real estate developer Michael Nnamdi Onyeachor is witnessing strong pre-release interest in his debut book. Snippets shared ahead of the official publication have already sparked widespread relatability among potential readers. The book offers a refreshing African […]

A daughter’s tribute to Rt. Hon. Chevalier Sir Anselm Braimah Amiebenomo

By Pauline Amiebenomo There are some people you believe will always be there. You never imagine a day when their voice will fall silent, their chair will be empty, and the comforting presence you have known all your life will suddenly become a memory. For me, that person was my father, Rt. Hon. Chevalier Sir […]

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