By Admin, December 11 The Founder and President of the Gail Sickle Initiative (GSI), Oluwafemi Ajayi, has renewed the call for intensified public sensitisation on sickle cell prevention. She made the appeal during the organisation’s Merit Award and Concert held in Lagos. Ajayi underscored the importance of prioritising genotype compatibility before marriage, noting that many...
By Admin, November 4 The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has called on Nigerians to actively support government initiatives aimed at assisting the vulnerable, emphasizing that collective action is essential to ease the current economic hardship across the country. The call was made by the club’s President, Mrs. Christiana Okenla, during a combined Community Economic...
By Admin, October 21, 2025 The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has officially kicked off the 14th biennial Africast 2025 in Lagos, Nigeria. This premier broadcast and media technology expo is poised to become a strategic hub for shaping the future of African media. The commencement of the event was uniquely marked by a focus on...
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has officially launched the “Sustainability Hour Programme,” a new educational initiative aimed at fostering environmental awareness and responsible living among primary and secondary school students across Nigeria. Spearheaded by ACCA in collaboration with educators, environmental advocates, and youth development organizations, the programme is designed to integrate sustainability...
By Admin | October 15, 2025 The long-awaited exhibition, “Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Rebellion,” has officially opened in Lagos, launching a three-month cultural celebration of the life, music, and enduring legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Originally debuting in Paris, the Lagos edition is described as “bigger and better,” reimagining Fela’s story 27 years after...
By Admin, September 11, 2025 African churches have been urged to undertake an urgent and courageous renewal to combat the widespread presence of “toxic beliefs and twisted morals” currently affecting the society. Professor Efe Ehioghae of Babcock University made this known in his 55th inaugural lecture, titled: “Toxic Beliefs, Twisted morals: The Urgency of Theological...
By Admin, September 30, 2025 The vibrant spirit of Nigeria was on full display as a filmmaker and visual storyteller Niyi Fagbemi unveiled his immersive “Naija In Motion” exhibition. The two-day event, held in Lagos, offered guests a profound journey through the nation’s diverse landscapes, rich cultures, and compelling human stories, all seen through the...
By Admin, September 30, 2025 The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has inaugurated a major digital initiative, “Operation Go Cashless,” to implement a comprehensive, contactless payment system across the nation’s airports, beginning with a pilot phase in Lagos and Abuja. The initiative, launched in partnership with financial technology company Paystack, marks a significant step...
Two Nigerian girls have brought international acclaim to the nation, winning the Beginner Division of the 2025 Technovation Global Summit. Ten-year-olds Akachukwu Blessed Nwachukwu and Ifunanya Gabriella Okoye, both from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, secured the grand prize with their innovative artificial intelligence (AI) app designed to combat distracted and drowsy driving. The Winning AI...
Tanzania’s national airline, Air Tanzania, has launched a new direct flight route from Dar es Salaam to Lagos, Nigeria. According to the airline, the service will operate three times weekly. This new service aims to strengthen the economic and social ties between the two nations, which are major players in East and West Africa. A...