In Abuja, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, disclosed the government’s commitment to crafting standard operating procedures (SoP) aimed at instituting a legal avenue for addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools. This announcement took place during the national close-out/handover ceremony of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative project, orchestrated Read More…
During the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) Ikeja Branch public lecture in Lagos, experts highlighted the pivotal role of collaboration in fostering a robust manufacturing ecosystem and propelling industrialisation in Nigeria. Dr. Paul Alaje, a Chief Economist, underscored collaboration as pivotal in advancing the country’s industrialization. He emphasised the need for a holistic approach to Read More…
Idris Dayo Mustapha aka Drizzle Lomo, a British-Nigerian singer, has pleaded guilty in New York for his involvement in a sophisticated hacking scheme spanning over seven years. This scheme targeted banks and brokerages, resulting in over $6 million in losses for customers. At a hearing presided over by U.S. District Judge Pamela Chen in Brooklyn, Read More…
In a significant development, the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) signed a novel human rights agreement aimed at fortifying their partnership. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and AU Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat finalised this accord during the seventh high-level dialogue in New York. The latest pact, focusing on human rights, follows earlier Read More…
Since Pope Francis’s influential 2015 encyclical on environmental stewardship, urging a departure from fossil fuels to combat climate change, hundreds of Catholic institutions worldwide have committed to divesting from oil, gas, and coal. However, despite this global trend, U.S. dioceses remain resolute in retaining their investments in fossil fuel assets. According to a Reuters review Read More…
In a nail-biting encounter, Paris St-Germain (PSG) managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Newcastle United in a Champions League showdown that kept Group F on a knife edge. The match concluded with Kylian Mbappe’s nerve-racking penalty strike deep into stoppage time, leaving PSG still in charge of their fate but with a precarious grip. Read More…
The Delta Queens hockey team from Nigeria has once again solidified their position in African hockey history, seizing the bronze medal in a thrilling display at the 25th Women 2023 Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) in Malawi. According to Adeoye Jacobs, the team’s coach, their achievement of the bronze medal marks a significant milestone, Read More…
The Lagos State Government, represented by its Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA), has officially declared Nagiko Tomato safe for consumption, dispelling concerns about its quality. According to Mr. Afolabi Solebo, the General Manager of LASCOPA, the product poses no health risks to the public. This affirmation contradicts assertions made by Mrs. Chioma Egodi on Facebook regarding Read More…
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has issued a seven-day contravention notice to owners of buildings along Orchid Road, Agungi, Ajiran, Conservation Road, Osapa bordering the Ikota River. According to the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Kunle Adesina, Wahab announced Read More…
Mrs. Violet Williams, a maritime expert, launched her book titled ‘Some Career Opportunities in the Marine and Blue Economy Workplace’ with the aim of guiding students to explore the vast job prospects within the sector. The unveiling took place during the Ocean Ambassadors Foundation (OAF) fifth Educators and Maritime Stakeholders Lecture and Award, alongside the Read More…
