By Esther Onyegbula No fewer than 100 market women in Egbeda, Lagos, have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by Sytiamo Technology Limited in partnership with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, in a move aimed at improving access to healthcare at the grassroots. The outreach, held within the Egbeda Market community, provided essential […]

Lagos will command international attention as Educational Basketball partners with the Harlem Globetrotters for a two-day showcase on April 3 and 4, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island.

By Florencemary Nwabueze In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), Masters Energy Group (MEG) on Thursday hosted a seminar tagged “Women of Masters 1.0”, themed “Financial Inclusion: The Role Women Play”, aimed at equipping women with financial knowledge, technological skills, and the confidence to become economically independent. The Nigeria-based conglomerate, founded in 2005 with investments […]

Come November 9 to 20, 2026, the world will converge in the historic Turkish city of Antalya for the 31st edition of Committee of Parties, COP-31, conference on climate change convened by the United Nations. Climate change conferences pull intimidating numbers of delegates from member-nations of the UN annually. For the COP-30 which took place […]

By Chioma Obinna A civil rights organisation has criticised federal and state authorities following a deadly Palm Sunday attack in parts of Jos, Plateau State, which left several people dead, according to local reports. The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, said the incident highlights what it described as “persistent gaps’ in security and […]

Lanre Michael Toluhi is quietly transforming the way public institutions operate, blending technology, data analysis, and strategic insight to create systems that serve people better.

By Chioma Obinna The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, PSN, on Tuesday raised alarm over proposed changes to pharmacy legislation, warning that the amendments could undermine public health and disrupt professional regulation. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 PSN Colloquium at the Banquet Hall, Yola, Adamawa State, PSN President Ibrahim Tanko Ayuba stressed the urgent […]

In a bold move to confront Nigeria’s glaring underrepresentation of women in politics, TOS Foundation Africa, in partnership with the Embassy of Switzerland in Nigeria, has launched the HerCademy Legislative Mentorship Programme,an initiative aimed at equipping women with the tools to win elections and lead effectively.

By IDRIS OLORUNNIMBE There is a moment in every generation when a country gets the chance to make a decision that reshapes the trajectory of millions of lives. Nigeria is at that moment now, and the decision is simpler than most people think. Zero-rate educational websites. Make learning data-free. Let’s do it now. When ALTON paid […]

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We borrow it from our children”- African proverb This is very likely to be my last  column in this great newspaper. Many times, I had asked to be allowed to stop writing, either permanently or for the duration of an engagement. I left when I needed […]

By Elizabeth Osayande & Ifunanya Ndigwe Media Rights Agenda has expressed deep concern over the poor allocation of funding for the implementation of the Freedom of Information Act in the 2026 Federal Government budget, noting that over 99 percent of public institutions have no dedicated funds to carry out their statutory obligations. The organization accused […]

By Elizabeth Osayande Journalists who attended the Lagos arm of the artificial intelligence and media, AIM project: Navigating the present and shaping the future, have expressed joy over the timeliness of the training as they shared their experiences. The training tagged: “AI tools for journalists: Effective, responsible and safe use, “ organised by Safer-Media Initiative, […]

By Gabriel Ewepu  ABUJA – IN a recent CNN interview broadcast live from N’Djamena, Chad, Lady Mary Dinah, Founder and CEO of the Mary Dinah Foundation (MDF), highlighted the serious malnutrition challenges facing women and children amid the Sudanese refugee crisis and ongoing conflict in the region. Speaking on the ground, Lady Mary drew attention […]

…over 400,000 smallholder farmers, reached 50% women – UK By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – A United Kingdom, UK, Government funded Programme, Propcom+, and the United Kingdom, UK, and other stakeholders, Monday, called on government at all levels including communities in Nigeria to ensure more inclusion and active participation of women in the agricultural sector. In […]

By Henry Obetta, LAGOS A governorship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Lagos State, Mr Adelaja Adeoye, urged Nigerians to resist any drift toward a one-party state. Adeoye made the call in Lagos, while reacting to the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, from the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, to […]