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LASG announces landmark ARV procurement initiative, clarifies HIV data

‌The Lagos State Government (LASG) has dismissed reports suggesting that the state recorded...

Ultra-processed foods designed to drive addictive eating behaviours, new study warns

A newly published study has suggested that many ultra-processed foods are intentionally formulated...

Association of Corporate Trustees Hosts Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms Impacting Trusteeship

Lagos, Nigeria — June 8, 2026. The Association of Corporate Trustees (ACT) concluded...

FITC ESG event to address African environmental impact

The Sustainability & Environment Society Governance (ESG) experts conference 3.0, set to be...

NNPC claims $3.4bn savings through contract restructuring, N19.5trn FA remittance in 14 months

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced that reforms focused on contract restructuring and operational optimisation generated savings of $3.4 billion between April 2025 and July 2026, while the company remitted N19.5 trillion to the Federation Account during the same period. The figures were disclosed by the Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC, Bayo Ojulari, during the opening ceremony of the 25th Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja. The conference, themed “Advancing Energy Ambitions for Competitive and Resilient Economies,” highlighted ongoing reforms across Nigeria's petroleum industry. According to Ojulari, the company's restructuring efforts have strengthened operational efficiency, lowered costs, deepened strategic partnerships, and...

NCDMB to prioritise technically qualified indigenous firms in oil, gas contracts

The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has announced a major reform that will ensure only indigenous companies with verified technical and operational capacity are awarded oil and gas contracts in the country. This is a part of efforts to deepen local content implementation and eliminate the role of intermediaries within the industry. The Executive Secretary of the NCDMB, Felix Ogbe, disclosed the development on Monday while delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Nigeria Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Board’s Director of Capacity Building, Abayomi Bamidele. Ogbe explained that the initiative is being...

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ECOWAS, WAHO deliver $3.4m health equipment, 10 ambulances to boost The Gambia healthcare

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has handed over 10 fully equipped four-wheel-drive ambulances and...

FGN launches nationwide rehabilitation services in primary healthcare centres

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has officially commenced the nationwide rollout of integrated rehabilitation services across Primary Health Care @(PHC) centres in a...

HEG unveils AFRIQA platform to drive africa’s digital transformation, connected economy

Humanity Empire Group (HEG) has announced plans to introduce AFRIQA, its flagship digital platform designed to strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem by enabling seamless communication,...

Tinubu seeks deeper Rotary partnership to boost healthcare, education, youth development

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appealed for expanded collaboration between the Federal Government and Rotary International across healthcare, education, youth empowerment and community development, describing the humanitarian organisation as an important partner...

Why COWLSO upgraded 24 schools with ₦124.46m projects

The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has affirmed that the upgrade of 24 public schools across the state with educational materials and infrastructure worth at ₦124.46 million was to align with the Social Inclusion pillar of...

Women Empowerment: SHEALS commits to driving sustainable change across Nigeria

SHEALS, a global initiative geared towards helping women's development and growth has, again, committed to empowering women to drive sustainable change across Nigeria. SHEALS Boot Camp 2.0 was held in Lagos by The Amon Gem Company. The programme aimed at...

Women for Women International Nigeria seeks stronger support to end women’s poverty

Women For Women International Nigeria has renewed its call for greater collaboration to improve the welfare of women across the country, urging stakeholders to...

COFAS urges Anambra to create cooperative development fund to drive inclusive economic growth

The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited (COFAS) has appealed to the Anambra State Government to establish a Cooperative Development Fund (CDF) and formally...

Olota applauds Ota companies for strengthening CSR, highlights youth empowerment efforts

The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, has commended companies operating in Ota, Ogun State, for consistently fulfilling...

Governance, Interventions and Philanthropy as a unified body for societal good

By Akinlabi Hassan When we look at a thriving, resilient community of the western world, it can be tempting to credit a single driving force; governance. In Africa, it's unfathomable to proudly praise a local government authority, but we marvel at...

Revamping Nigeria’s Industrial Value Chain: NASENI’s Role from R&D to Market

Asian countries like Japan, China, Singapore and Vietnam add value to their industrial chains by controlling the high-margin stages of research and development (R&D) design, engineering, branding and after sales services while using advanced manufacturing, automation, and skilled labour...

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Governance, Interventions and Philanthropy as a unified body for societal good

By Akinlabi Hassan When we look at a thriving, resilient community of the western world, it can be tempting to credit a single driving force;...

Cross River launches seven-year plan to distribute 30 million coffee seedlings

The Cross River State Government has launched a long-term initiative aimed at transforming the state into Nigeria’s foremost coffee-producing region through the distribution of...

Women for Women International Nigeria seeks stronger support to end women’s poverty

Women For Women International Nigeria has renewed its call for greater collaboration to improve the welfare of women across the country, urging stakeholders to...

Lagos ranked West Africa’s most climate-resilient city

Lagos State has secured the top position as the most climate-resilient city in West Africa following the outcome of the 2026 West Africa Climate...

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Cross River launches seven-year plan to distribute 30 million coffee seedlings

The Cross River State Government has launched a long-term initiative aimed at transforming the state into Nigeria’s foremost coffee-producing region through the distribution of...

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Olota applauds Ota companies for strengthening CSR, highlights youth empowerment efforts

The Olota of Ota, Oba Adeyemi Abdulkabir Obalanlege, Lanlege Ekun II, Arole Iganmode, has commended companies operating in Ota, Ogun State, for consistently fulfilling their corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitments, noting that their contributions have supported the development of...
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Governance, Interventions and Philanthropy as a unified body for societal good

By Akinlabi Hassan When we look at a thriving, resilient community of the western world, it can be tempting to credit a single driving force; governance. In Africa, it's unfathomable to proudly praise a local government authority, but we marvel at...

Cross River launches seven-year plan to distribute 30 million coffee seedlings

The Cross River State Government has launched a long-term initiative aimed at transforming the state into Nigeria’s foremost coffee-producing region through the distribution of 30 million coffee seedlings and the introduction of policies designed to attract investment into the...

Women for Women International Nigeria seeks stronger support to end women’s poverty

Women For Women International Nigeria has renewed its call for greater collaboration to improve the welfare of women across the country, urging stakeholders to strengthen efforts aimed at reducing poverty among the female population and creating a more inclusive...

Lagos ranked West Africa’s most climate-resilient city

Lagos State has secured the top position as the most climate-resilient city in West Africa following the outcome of the 2026 West Africa Climate Governance Index (WACGI) Assessment, The assessment evaluated climate governance across sub-national governments within the ECOWAS region. ...

Circular Economy: LASEPA trains waste pickers, youths on used cooking oil collection

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in partnership with Ororo Waste Management, has launched a two-day capacity-building programme aimed at training waste pickers, market women and youths on the safe collection and management of used cooking oil. The initiative,...

ECOWAS, WAHO deliver $3.4m health equipment, 10 ambulances to boost The Gambia healthcare

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through the West African Health Organization (WAHO), has handed over 10 fully equipped four-wheel-drive ambulances and a wide range of critical medical equipment to The Gambia in a significant effort to...

WILAN unveils digital leadership suite to expand women’s civic participation across Nigeria

The Women in Leadership Advancement Network (WILAN) has introduced the WILAN Leadership Suite, a comprehensive digital ecosystem aimed at promoting women’s leadership, increasing civic participation, and improving access to mentorship, career development, and digital safety resources. The launch comes at...

How Gonzaga Jesuit College won 25 Awards at 2026 International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale

Gonzaga Jesuit College (GJC), Okija, Anambra State, achieved international recognition after securing 25 awards at the 2026 International Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy. At the global competition conducted on July 8, the...

MSS launches free tech academy to train 100 young Nigerians

As part of activities marking its 20th anniversary, Mobile Screens and Sounds (MSS) has unveiled a new initiative that will provide free technical training to 100 young Nigerians in screen and live event production. The programme, known as the MSS...

COFAS urges Anambra to create cooperative development fund to drive inclusive economic growth

The Cooperative Federation of Anambra State Limited (COFAS) has appealed to the Anambra State Government to establish a Cooperative Development Fund (CDF) and formally incorporate cooperatives into the state's broader economic development strategy. The federation said several longstanding challenges, including...
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