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Adolescents’ health care access deficiency highlighted at MWAN conference

Mrs. Toyin Oke-Osayintolu, the Permanent Secretary of Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development, addressed the dire issue of inadequate access to basic health care services among adolescents and young people in Nigeria. She highlighted these concerns during her keynote address at the 23rd Biennial Conference of the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN) Read More…

Business Maritime

Minister urges maritime agencies to achieve set targets for national development

The Minister of Marine & Blue Economy, Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, has called upon heads of agencies within the ministry to diligently pursue the objectives outlined in the Performance Bond he signed with President Bola Tinubu. In a statement released in Lagos on Wednesday, Oyetola emphasised the significance of executing the performance bond, alongside completing vital Read More…

Education Metro Top Story

Gbajabiamila: Quality education key to Nigerian youths’ relevance in global economy

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, has emphasised the transformative power of quality education in empowering Nigerian youths during his lecture at Yaba College of Technology’s 35th Convocation. Focused on “Empowering Nigerian Youths in the Present Day Economy,” Gbajabiamila highlighted the need for an education system aligned with global labour needs and Read More…

Crime Money Laundering West Africa World

GIABA urges West African states to prioritise prosecution of illicit financial flows

In a bid to combat terrorism financing and tackle financial crimes, the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has emphasised the urgent need for member states to prioritise the prosecution of illicit financial flows. The call came during the 2023 summit for Compliance Officers in West Africa, themed around the “Intersection Read More…

Business Economy Policy

AfDB launches groundbreaking report on Africa’s macroeconomic models

In a landmark development, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group unveiled its inaugural report titled “Benchmark Macroeconomic Models for Effective Policy Management in Africa.” Prof. Kevin Urama, the Chief Economist and Vice-President of Economic Governance and Knowledge Management at AfDB, introduced the report during the African Economic Conference (AEC) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. According Read More…

Entertainment Top Story

Entertainment Week Lagos: Uniting global entertainment in Africa’s creative hub

Deola Art Alade, the Co-Founder and CEO of Livespot360, announced the anticipated return of Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL) from December 13 to December 20, 2023, in Lagos. “Our aim is to convene a community of 15,000 entertainment enthusiasts during this December’s Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL),” Alade stated, highlighting the event’s vision to bring together industry Read More…

Banking Business SMEs Top Story

MTN MoMo collaborates with NASME to launch mobile money platform for SMEs

The Nigeria Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASME), in conjunction with MTN MoMo, has introduced a mobile money platform aimed at empowering startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand their businesses. Announced at the MTN MoMo and NASME Symposium and Exhibition in Lagos, the initiative signifies a concerted effort to bolster the Read More…

Business Investment Top Story

Lagos State’s historic participation at Lord Mayor’s show sets stage for future collaborations and investments

EnterpriseNGR, a policy and advocacy group, asserts that Lagos State’s involvement in the Lord Mayor’s Show will pave the way for future collaborations and investments, propelling sustainable economic development in Lagos and Nigeria. Expressing optimism, Mr. Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman of EnterpriseNGR, highlighted the significance of this milestone, emphasising its role in advancing Lagos towards becoming Read More…

Football Sports

Kano Pillars FC secures two-year deal with Gongoni, makers of Rambo products

Kano Pillars Football Club celebrates a pivotal moment, having inked a significant two-year partnership pact with Gongoni, renowned producers of Rambo insecticide, antiseptic, and various household essentials. “Today marks a historic milestone for our club,” declared Alhaji Babangida Umar, the club’s chairman, as he expressed elation following the formal signing of the collaboration between the Read More…

Entertainment Music & Nightlife Top Story

Asa agrees to a collabo with Brymo

On Aug 31, Brymo tweeted ” in a cry for help” that he would love to work with the award-winning performer Asa, and to his utmost surprise, three hours later, she agreed to the collaboration. Responding elatedly, he tweeted: “Yes!!.. 💚💚💚” Ọláwálé Ibrahim Ashimi, stage name Brymo, a Yoruba and English singer, songwriter, author and Read More…