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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, called upon Nigerians to cherish and exhibit their cultural heritage both at home and abroad during the inauguration of the Erelu Yeye Odua (E.Y.O.) Cultural Renaissance Centre in Lagos. Oba Ogunwusi, as the Grand Royal Father of the event, expressed concern over the diminishing appreciation of Nigerian cultural Read More…
The Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) joined hands with Catalysts Integrated Developing Agro Company (CIDAC) International Ventures, introducing a captivating Eco-Food Tourism venture at the Lekki Conservation Centre in Lagos. Dr. Joseph Onoja, the Director-General of NCF, highlighted the essence of the event, stating, “The Eco and Food Tourism is an event that showcases the culinary Read More…
“Attention, Lagosians! The Christmas table just got more delightful with Eko Rice hitting the shelves across major markets,” announced Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola, Special Adviser to the State Governor on Agriculture, during a recent visit to the Lagos Rice Mill, Imota, Ikorodu. “In preparation for the Yuletide, we’re thrilled to offer the 50kg bag of Eko Read More…
The Lagos State Government has taken a firm stance to clamp down on illegal real estate practitioners operating within the state by the year 2024, ensuring stringent compliance with regulations set by the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA). At a stakeholders’ engagement and interactive session organised by LASRERA in Lagos, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, the Read More…
To commemorate World Children’s Day, the Headfort Foundation conducted advocacy on fundamental children’s rights at Ikosi Senior High School, amplifying the importance of these rights to the students. Mrs. Oluyemi Orija, the Executive Director of the Foundation, expressed the significance of celebrating children’s rights on this global day. She emphasised the need for children to 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…
His Royal Majesty, Omonoba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, the Oba of Benin, stressed Nigeria’s diversity and unity during his visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina. The Oba highlighted how Nigeria’s diversity and unity define the nation’s stature as a giant in Africa. He emphasised the importance of unity, urging Nigerians Read More…
The 50th-anniversary celebration of SOS Children’s Village in Nigeria was a momentous event held in Lagos, symbolising five decades of dedicated service under the theme “50 Years of Impact: Nurturing Futures, Transforming Lives.” Speaking on the occasion, Mr Ehgosa Erhumwunse, the National Country Director, highlighted the organization’s commitment to transforming the lives of vulnerable children Read More…
The Wisdom for Women (WOW), an NGO, has recently completed a training programme, equipping 500 secondary school girls with diverse skills to ensure their future productivity. Mrs. Mojirade Adedokun, the NGO’s Financial Secretary, highlighted that the three-day training aimed to foster self-reliance among the girls after their education, aiming for their active involvement in national Read More…
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an environment where women can competently engage with their male counterparts, aiming for parity in opportunities. Bimbo Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the Government, emphasised this commitment in a conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, during the Eloy Awards and Conference held Read More…
