Lagos Archdiocese ordains 11 new priests in solemn ceremony

12-year-old boy with missing intestine dies, mourned by Sanwo-Olu

Lagos BECE candidates get second chance for English and Math

Understanding Alzheimer’s: A Candid Conversation with Professor Akin Abayomi

Federal Ministry of Works addresses concerns over Dorman-Long Bridge’s condition

Weather Forecast: Thunderstorms and rain showers expected to sweep Lagos this week

Vibranium Valley emerges as Nigeria’s leading tech hub, fostering innovation and empowering youth

The General Manager of Vibranium Valley, Ms. Moyosore Asubiojo, has likened the tech hub to Nigeria's Silicon Valley, highlighting its emergence as a thriving tech city and a nurturing ground for innovators and startups. Asubiojo made these remarks during an interview with reporters in Lagos on the occasion of the visit of Mr. Wally Adeyemo, the United States Deputy Secretary of the Treasury, to Vibranium Valley. She pointed out that Vibranium Valley has evolved into a hub for numerous tech companies, many of which are both resident and incubated within its premises. Established in 2011, Vibranium Valley Group (VGG) serves as a holding

LCCI Unveils 2023 Lagos Trade Fair: A Spectacular Showcase!

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has officially announced the forthcoming 2023 edition of the annual Lagos International Trade Fair (LITF), scheduled to run from November 3rd to November 12th. During a press conference held on Thursday in Lagos, Mr. Leye Kupoluyi, Chairman of the Trade Promotion Board at LCCI, shared exciting details about the 37th edition of the LITF, which carries the theme "Connecting Businesses, Creating Value." Notably, this year marks LCCI's 135th anniversary, and they have planned a series of specialised fairs to celebrate the occasion. Kupoluyi mentioned that the 2023 LITF will kick off with an opening

Visa ban lifted: Nigeria and UAE resume flights and forge economic ties

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a final agreement to lift the visa ban imposed on Nigerian travelers and to promptly resume flights operated by Etihad and Emirates Airlines. This development comes in the wake of President Bola Tinubu's visit to the emirate on Monday, following his participation in the G20 summit in New Delhi, India. During the reception of the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salem Al-Shamsi, President Tinubu expressed his commitment to personally facilitate the restoration of amicable relations with the emirate. A statement from the presidential spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, clarified that the immediate reinstatement of flights by

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.

The Role of Libraries in realising SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The West African Perspective

By Nkem Osuigwe Libraries exist within the formal and informal sectors of the learning ecosystem. They are very important to learning in schools and in the different communities where they live all over Africa. They are critical for achieving an inclusive, equitable, and quality education where no one is left behind including those who are in employment and cannot attend school full-time and/or are taking online courses. They are also critical for those who have fallen through the cracks of the educational system as school dropouts at various stages of their educational journey or out-of-school children. Before School Age Public libraries introduce preschool

South African Perspectives on Women, Life, Freedom and the Tragedy of Masha Amini

By Lorato Trok (South Africa) The United Nations describes its 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call for action by all countries to promote prosperity while protecting the planet. I have written several books for young people. One of those books, Rosina Sedibane Modiba: A Dream Denied, is a young adult (YA) biography of a black female athlete who was the first to compete with white female athletes and set multiple records during apartheid. This biography was selected for the UN SDG Book Club Africa reading list in the SDG 5 (Achieve gender equality and empower all women

Kids and House Chores

Asides from the fact that having your children share in house chores helps relieve you of some stress, it also has numerous benefits for the kids which many may not be aware of. Sometimes we feel they're too young and shouldn't be bothered. Other times we feel like it's okay and we can handle it but before you know it, these kids who grow up so fast, by the way, are all grown and do not easily warm up to chores. You also grow a little older and don't feel as energetic as you used to feel, which you can

Experiencing God’s Unusual Blessings-The Example of Judah

(Gen. 49:8-12; Rev. 5:1-5) One of the great laws of life is that a person reaps what he sows in life. God has decreed it to be so (Gal. 6:6-7). Whatever we sow, we shall reap. If we do good, we shall reap good; if we do bad, we shall reap bad. Usually, this principle holds true in this life; that is, we usually reap in this life exactly what we sow. But not always. Many people sin and do wrong in this life yet never suffer the consequences. But God has declared that a day of judgement is coming—a terrifying

Prestigious Nigeria Prize for Science awarded to Prof. Hippolite Amadi for neonatal innovations

The advisory board of the Nigeria Prize for Science proudly announced the winner of the 2023 edition, recognising the remarkable achievements of Professor Hippolite Amadi for his pioneering project titled "Respiratory Technologies for Keeping Nigerian New-Born Babies Alive." This groundbreaking work has earned Prof. Amadi the esteemed Nigeria LNG Ltd. (NLNG) $100,000 prize. Prof. Hippolite Amadi Prof. Barth Nnaji, the Chair of the Prize's Advisory Board, made the announcement at a press conference that NLNG organised in Lagos. The judges' decision was rooted in the 2023 theme, "Innovation for Enhancement of Healthcare Therapy." Prof. Nnaji praised Prof. Amadi's contributions to neonatal care in