Health Metro

Cutting-edge air purification system installed at Massey Children’s Hospital in Lagos

The Going Green Natural Foundation (GGNF) has joined forces with Healthy Air Technology to introduce the cutting-edge D-Orbital Nano Oxide (DNO) Catalyst Air Purification System at Massey Street Children’s Hospital in Lagos. During the donation and installation event on Wednesday, GGNF’s National Planning Coordinator, Mrs. Nancy-Joan Osakwe, highlighted the potential of this revolutionary technology to Read More…

Metro Physical Planning

Lagos State stresses planning permits for environmental sustainability

The Lagos State government emphasises the significance of obtaining planning permits and adhering to approved construction plans to ensure environmental sustainability and national security. Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, made these remarks during a routine inspection of the built environment in the Lekki/Ajah corridor. Olumide advised property owners and Read More…

Education Nigeria Top Story

Operations of universities approved by Buhari delayed for funding considerations

The Federal Government has announced a delay in the commencement of operations for the newly approved universities approved by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, a decision prompted by the need for adequate funding to ensure effective and efficient educational programmes. Minister of Education Tahir Mamman revealed this following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. Read More…

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Business Environment Renewable Energy Top Story

Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria secures $80 million for energy projects

The President of the Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), Mr. Ayo Ademilua, has revealed that there are substantial funds amounting to approximately $80 million available for energy projects in Nigeria through various investors. Ademilua made this announcement during the Renewable Energy Investment Matchmaking event held in Lagos with the theme “Energising Partnerships: Connecting Investors Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story Women

Nigeria and other Nations urged to support women’s football amidst disputes, says FIFA chief

Amidst the Nigerian dispute and other challenges faced by women’s football teams, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman emphasised the crucial need for national football associations to adequately support their women’s teams. Speaking at the Leaders sports business conference in London, Bareman underscored that for female players to reach their full potential, consistent backing Read More…

Crime Human Trafficking Nigeria

NAPTIP secures 631 convictions in the fight against human trafficking

Mrs. Fatima Waziri, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), announced that the agency has achieved 631 convictions since its inception. Speaking during a workshop for Public Relations Officers (PROs) and Public Enlightenment Officers (PEO) in Lagos, Waziri highlighted that the number of convictions in 2022 was the Read More…

Celebrations Celebrities Nigeria

President Tinubu Extends Warm Birthday Wishes to Gen. Yakubu Gowon at 89

President Bola Tinubu, representing the Nigerian government and its people, extends warm birthday wishes to retired Gen. Yakubu Gowon on the occasion of his 89th birthday. In a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu applauds the elder statesman for his transformative leadership that has significantly impacted Nigeria’s history. He commends Gowon for Read More…

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Israel Palestine Top Story World

Biden visits Israel after Gaza hospital strike kills hundreds

A strike on a Gaza hospital killed hundreds of Palestinians, deepening tensions in the Middle East and raising the stakes for U.S. President Joe Biden as he flies to Israel on Wednesday to signal support for its war against Hamas. Palestinian officials said an Israeli air strike hit the hospital, with the Palestinian Authority’s health Read More…

Borno Nigeria

Borno Governor protests removal of railway coaches

The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the removal of railway coaches from Maiduguri to other states by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), deeming it “suspicious and unfair.” He voiced these concerns during a visit to the Maiduguri Railway Terminus on Tuesday. Governor Zulum asserted that his government would adhere Read More…

Education Metro

Lagos State Examinations Board to host sensitisation programme for revalidating school examination codes

The Lagos State Examinations Board is set to conduct a one-day sensitisation programme aimed at revalidating examination codes for Public and Approved Private Schools in the state. As announced by Adebayo Orunsolu, the Board’s Director, the programme is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board’s Conference Room. Read More…