Retirees Mrs. Majekodunmi Bolanle, aged 66, and Mrs. Kuburat Animashaun, aged 64, have embraced new pursuits to engage their hands and rejuvenate their minds. Both grandmothers willingly enrolled at the Lagos State Skills Acquisition Centre in Agidingbi to enhance their skill sets, diving into computer operations and software, a new vocation they eagerly pursued. These Read More…
By Chinwendu Uzoatu Capital City Development Limited is actively engaging in philanthropy, extending support to the underprivileged sectors of society and giving back to the community. Specialising in the sale of undeveloped land and developed properties, the company launched its ‘Social Impact Month’ at the onset of November, reaching out to selected communities and offering Read More…
The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) has teamed up with the Ford Foundation to support members of the Nigeria Climate Justice Alliance (NCJA) in bolstering their influence on climate justice in Nigeria. Dr. Joseph Onoja, the Director-General of NCF, expressed in a statement that seven selected members of the Alliance would be actively engaging at the Read More…
A partnership between WaterAid and the Lagos State Government resulted in the unveiling of a newly installed 6,000-litre solar-powered borehole, refurbished toilets, and handwashing stations at Community and LGA Primary schools in Ijegun. Evelyn Mere, WaterAid Nigeria’s Country Director, emphasised that the commissioning, coinciding with World Toilet Day 2023, marked a significant step. The project Read More…
Sterling Bank Limited, a leading financial institution in Nigeria, has clinched the prestigious title of the 2022 Overall Best Workplace in Nigeria, affirming its consecutive win in the large corporate category awards hosted by Great Place to Work (GPTW). This year marks Sterling Bank’s continuous triumph in claiming the overall best workplace award by GPTW Read More…
The United Nations revealed on Thursday that the global count of women and girls killed in 2022 reached around 89,000, marking the highest figure recorded in the past two decades. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of UNODC, emphasised, “The alarming number of femicides is a stark reminder that humanity is still grappling with deep-rooted inequalities and Read More…
A tragic accident on the bridge connecting New York and Ontario ended in flames on Wednesday, claiming the lives of two individuals in the vehicle and prompting concerns that led to the closure of four U.S.-Canadian border crossings. Initial fears of a potential act of terrorism were dispelled by federal and state authorities after hours Read More…
“See you at Old Trafford soon,” quipped Harry Maguire in response to an apology from Ghanaian MP Isaac Adongo, who had previously likened Maguire’s football performance to criticisms of Ghana’s Vice-President Mahamadu Bawumia’s economic management. Adongo, in a past parliamentary debate, compared Bawumia’s handling of the economy to Maguire’s play at the heart of Manchester Read More…
Tony Nezianya, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), revealed in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja that the committee intends to strategise for the upcoming 2024 events, particularly focusing on the Olympics, during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) set for Dec. 13. Nezianya highlighted that during the AGM, the committee plans Read More…
Inaugurating the new operational headquarters of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in Ikeja, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu addressed the controversies encircling the state’s procurement process, dismissing them as a distorted representation of the truth. Sanwo-Olu highlighted the unnecessary stir caused by a letter penned by an opposition figure, asserting that the state had no Read More…
