The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has welcomed new graduate interns to the July edition of its internship program, aimed at promoting waste management education among the younger generation. Managing Director and CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, speaking about the program, emphasised the importance of engaging young minds in the business of creating a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable Lagos environment, especially as the state tackles cholera outbreak. He said, “Our internship program is designed to equip the younger generation with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective waste management and environmental preservation. At LAWMA, we believe education is…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Photo caption:Polaris Bank ED, Chris Ofikulu, & TASUED Dep VC, Prof. Adekunle Adeogun receiving the 3 tree species from the NCF Project Officer in Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State In pursuit of its Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR), Polaris Bank Limited, is partnering the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF), on land restoration through tree planting initiative. The bank’s initiative, kicked off on Monday with a tree planting project at the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. At the event held in front of the university’s council chamber, the institution’s Vice Chancellors, Prof. Olumide Banjo, represented by his…
As a member of the ruling political party ( APC) representing Oluyole federal constituency in The House of Representatives, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe marks one year in the 10th Assembly, constituents have poured encomiums on the lawmaker, describing her as a lawmaker with a positive difference. Members of the APC Oluyole TASK Community Relations Volunteer Supporters of Rep Akande Sadipe showered praises on her, noting that she has made significant and unprecedented impact since assumption of office as the lawmaker Oluyole federal constituency. In a statement signed by the Chairman, TASK CRV, Hon. Idowu Oyewale, on behalf of the group on…
In a few days from now, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, will be launching the 30th edition of his annual prophecy book titled Warnings To The Nations and personally, it’s been moments of ecstasy and reflection for some days now on account of how it’s been possible for this enigmatic prophet to have embarked on this difficult journey in 1994, before many were born, and till now, has remained in it without missing a year. I can recollect that the first edition of ‘Warnings To The Nations’ was a small pamphlet that didn’t exceed 100…
Gynaecologists and other medical experts have revealed the reason behind the increasing number of Nigerians experiencing infertility. The experts revealed this at the 2024 Fertility Conference, held in Lagos on Saturday . The annual event, themed “Infertility – Need for Knowledge and Early Intervention,” was organized by the Parah Family Foundation (PFF). The lead speaker, Prof. Preye Fiebai, a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Port Harcourt, highlighted ignorance and lack of awareness as major factors contributing to the rise in infertility cases. He noted that many Nigerian men were unaware that the ability to ejaculate did…
With a view to putting an end to the endemic medical tourism by which Nigerians spend between $1.5 billion to $2 billion annually on foreign medical cares, the Ooni of Ife, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR Ojaja II, will on Monday July 15th and 16 July 2024 officially launch the EQUITY SPECIALIST CLINIC & DIAGNOSTIC CENTRE a subsidiary of his Equity Health Group located at Lekki Phase One area of Lagos. This first of its kind medical conglomerate opened for public use this morning of Monday, July 1st, 2024, is a pioneering healthcare services provider established…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel The African Refugees Foundation (AREF) marked World Refugee Day 2024 with Food Outreach Programme at their Corporate Headquarters in Surulere, Lagos. The event held on 20th of June brought together refugees, supporters, and dignitaries in solidarity and support of displaced persons. Afterwards, they engaged in a program that spanned seven working days, starting from June 20, 2024, and concluding on July 3, 2024, with activities in various locations across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state. On the inaugural day, which was flagged off by former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Sen. Gbenga Asafa, AREF reached out…
It was all smiles and merry on the 25th of June, 2024 as the Command witnessed the decoration of newly promoted officers . The decoration was done by the Commissioner of Police Delta State CP Olufemi Abaniwonda on behalf of the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD, NPM, and was assisted by the Deputy Commissioner of Police Administration DCP Wilfred Afolabi. The decorated officers includes DCP Oladipo Sunday, DCP Abubaka Mohammed Bashir, DCP Lamba Dauda Bot and ACP Imade Osazee Graham. The three newly promoted Deputy Commissioners of Police until their promotion were the Area Commander Asaba,…
L – R: Chief Innovation Officer, Africa Technology Expo, Nnaemeka Clinton; Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology in Lagos State, Olatubosun Alake; Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Mr. Kevin Ugwuoke; and Vice President, Ventures and Ecosystem, Africa Technology Expo, Cynthia Chisom; at the 2024 Africa Technology Expo (ATE 2024) which took place over the weekend in Lagos. Leading financial institution -Fidelity Bank PLC -has restated its devotion to support the development of the African technology sector to actualize its potentials. This was revealed at the Africa Technology Expo (ATE 2024) which took place over the weekend.…
House of Representatives member, Rep. Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has described late Sen. Abiola Ajimobi as a true statesman whose legacies will never be forgotten. Ajimobi, a former Governor of Oyo State, passed away on June 25, 2020 at the age of 70 after a brief illness. She declared that the late former governor can best be described as the architect of modern Oyo state, saying he left the office with distinct legacies and achievements. In her statement, on Wednesday the lawmaker representing Oluyole Federal Constituency said Ajimobi was an “exceptional statesman”, who made indelible marks in public service. She said “He…