The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening sustainable waste management practices with the organisation of a one-day stakeholders’ forum on construction, demolition and disaster waste (CDDW) management. The event, held in Ikoyi, Lagos, was organised by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), in conjunction with Wastecare Solutions Ltd, bringing together key players in the construction and environment sectors, to discuss strategies for managing the rising volume of waste generated from building activities and disaster incidents. Theme of the event is “Building Responsibly and Driving Efficiency: Strengthening Stakeholder Collaboration in Construction, Demolition and Disaster Waste Management in Lagos…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
Nestlé Professional, the Out-of-Home business arm of Nestlé Nigeria, has extended its flagship Business of Food workshop series to Bauchi State, empowering over 250 food vendors, canteen operators, grillers, and caterers with vital culinary and business skills to thrive in Nigeria’s growing foodservice sector. Now in its 11th edition, the Business of Food workshop is Nestlé Professional’s platform for empowering micro, small, and medium-scale food vendors with the skills and confidence to run profitable, sustainable businesses while serving meals that are both nutritious and prepared to the highest hygiene standards. Designed in response to the challenges faced by operators in…
Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State.The exercise, held at Bodo City Girls Secondary School in Gokana Local Government Area, is part of efforts to combat carbon emissions and promote sustainable environmental practices.Speaking at the event, Polaris Bank’s Divisional Head for South-South, Mr. Raphael Abiaziem, represented by Mr. EjikeAroh, Business Development Manager of Garrison Branch,underscored the project’s importance in advancing the Bank’s sustainability agenda. He said the initiative aligns with the United Nations Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and reinforces the Bank’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities.“This…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel For Adebisi Kuforiji, being a mother of four is her first and most important job. But beyond her family, she has dedicated her life to empowering single mothers — women who, like her, often face stigma, disrespect, and isolation in society. Kuforiji, an entrepreneur, life coach, and mentor, has been a single mother for 28 years. She has seen firsthand how society dismisses women in her position. “They see single mothers as urgent 2k mamas and rarely give them a voice,” she says. “But they are leaders, mothers, and queens.” Her journey of impact began at age…
The Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, will on Thursday, 28 August 2025 , begin its annual Press Week in Lagos with a national discourse on the growing crisis of child abuse in Nigeria. Themed “Silent Cries: Uncovering the Deep-Rooted Crisis of Child Abuse in Nigeria and the Role of the Media in Breaking the Cycle,” the event will spotlight one of the country’s most pressing yet often ignored challenges. A statement jointly signed by the Chapel’s Chairman and Planning Committee Chairman, Comrades Abraham Akpabio and Joshua Uloko respectively has that, the symposium will be hosted…
— Media Practitioners Inducted as Traffic Mayors to Synergise with LASTMA in Advancing an Integrated, Seamless, and Orderly Transportation Ecosystem in Lagos The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), under the astute and visionary stewardship of its General Manager, Mr. Olalekan Bakare-Oki, has formally inaugurated a novel and transformative initiative — the induction of eminent Media Practitioners as “Traffic Mayors.” This pathbreaking endeavour is designed to fortify and complement the relentless exertions of LASTMA officers in the formidable yet indispensable enterprise of ensuring traffic order, safety, and mobility across the State. This pioneering scheme represents an unprecedented synthesis of media…
Every year on August 19, the world pauses to recognise the extraordinary courage and compassion of people who dedicate themselves to humanitarian service. World Humanitarian Day is more than a symbolic moment on the calendar, it is a globalreminder that the strength of our societies is measured not by wealth or technology alone, but by how we care for the most vulnerable among us.For Access Holdings, this truth sits at the core of our purpose. We believe that the role of a modern business is not limited to delivering value to shareholders; it extends to uplifting the communities in which…
Acting on credible intelligence, Operatives of the CP-Special assignment team between the 11th and 16th of August 2025, Arrested a syndicate of robbers/ fraudsters who specialise in robbing and Defrauding unsuspecting victims of their valuable items such as phones, Motorcycles, jewellery, and looting of their victims’ bank accounts. The suspects act in the guise of looking for direction and then hypnotise their victims before extorting and defrauding them. The suspects are Ibrukoko m’ aged 32 years and a native of Ovu community Ethiope East LGA, Obruche actor “m’ aged 31 years and a native of Emede community in Isoko South…
As part of its ongoing commitment to expanding Nigeria’s footprint in global trade, leading financial institution Fidelity Bank Plc has announced it will host a high-level panel session at the upcoming Fidelity Nigeria International Trade and Creative Connect (FNITCC) in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Themed “Financing For Scale – Unlocking Capital For Global Export Competitiveness,” the session will take place on Friday, 19 September 2025, and will feature top executives and thought leaders from across Nigeria’s financial and entrepreneurial landscape including: Mustafa Chike-Obi, Chairman, Board of Directors – Fidelity Bank Plc and a veteran investment banker; Olasunkanmi Owoyemi, Group MD/CEO –…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has listed Adamawa-born entrepreneur, industrialist, and investor Abdullahi Bashir Haske, wanted in connection with alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering. According to a statement by EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale, the public is urged to provide any information on Haske’s whereabouts to the nearest police station or EFCC offices across Nigeria. “The public is hereby notified that ABDULLAHI BASHIR HASKE, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of Criminal Conspiracy and Money Laundering.” This declaration is coming one week after Nigerian Prophet, Primate Elijah…