Unveils activities for 2026 celebration By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has unveiled activities to mark the 2026 World Food Day, with plans to bring together 3,500 farmers and other agricultural value-chain stakeholders to showcase local produce, equipment and innovative farming solutions. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Systems, Dr […]

By Akeem Salau Prominent Lagos lawyer and Senior Partner at Tope Adebayo LP, Mr Tope Adebayo, has joined other Nigerians in celebrating Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his 70th birthday. In his tribute, Adebayo described Alake, a former journalist and Commissioner for Information and Strategy in Lagos State, as a distinguished son […]

By Adeola Badru LAGOS — The Methodist Church Nigeria has urged Nigerians to embrace freedom, solidarity and national unity, saying inspirational songs and sacred music can promote patriotism and encourage citizens to contribute to national development. The church said musical compositions conveying messages of freedom, collective responsibility and solidarity could inspire citizens to work towards […]

The sixth Congress of the Pan African Association for Cleft Lip and Palate (PAACLIP) has opened in Abuja with calls for stronger African-led advocacy, sustainable health financing and comprehensive cleft care across the continent. The congress, hosted by the Nigerian Association of Cleft Lip and Palate (NACLP) in partnership with Smile Train and the Federal […]

Mr Yann Gilbert has stepped down as President of the European Business Chamber Nigeria, Eurocham, after leading the organisation through a period of structural growth, expanded membership and heightened private-sector engagement. Chamber disclosed this at its 8th Annual General Meeting, held alongside its flagship Gala & Awards Night 2026 at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria […]