In a powerful show of commitment to women’s health, STL Trustees Limited, in partnership with the Care Organisation Public Enlightenment (COPE), has extended its breast cancer awareness and screening initiative for the third consecutive year. So far, this collaboration has provided free breast
In a historic move, India is set to open its first Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) campus in Nigeria — marking the first of its kind in West Africa. According to The Times of India, this initiative is part of India’s National Education Policy (NEP 2020), which aims to expand access to quality education globally. […]
In a move to reduce poverty and boost grassroots development, the Ayobo-Ipaja Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State has disbursed ₦10 million to 100 residents under its micro-enterprise support initiative. Each beneficiary received ₦100,000 to either start or expand their small business — a gesture aimed at improving livelihoods and strengthening the local
Alaba Market A section of the Alaba International Market in Lagos was engulfed by fire on Tuesday evening, destroying several shops and goods worth millions of naira. The market, located along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, is one of West Africa’s largest trading centres, known for electronics, furniture, and building materials. According to the Lagos State Fire […]
Nigeria is intensifying its efforts to produce homegrown vaccines; a move aimed at reducing the country’s dependence on foreign supplies. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), the COVID-19 pandemic exposed major gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare system, especially in vaccine access. During the pandemic, wealthier nations
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled the $410 million Omi Eko Project, an ambitious initiative designed to revolutionize water transportation across Lagos. The project, meaning “Water of Lagos”, aims to turn the state’s waterways from barriers into vital corridors of opportunity—connecting communities,
The World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the European Commission and Germany, has launched version 2.0 of the Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) system. This innovative upgrade marks a major step forward in global health surveillance, designed to detect potential disease outbreaks or public health threats much faster and more accurately. Unlike
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has sounded the alarm, warning that global public debt could surpass 100% of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2029 — the highest level since World War II. This means that governments around the world will collectively owe more money than the total value of all goods and services […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye. Photo: The Electricity Hub The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Welbeck Electricity Distribution Limited, has taken a bold step toward cleaner and safer urban living by installing 20 automated solar-powered streetlights in Surulere. This initiative, which also included the
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government has emphasized the need for stronger partnerships and innovative solutions to address the increasing threats of flooding and climate change in the state. Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu made the call during the World Habitat Day 2025 celebration, held at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television, Agidingbi,















