Nestlé Nigeria, working alongside coalition partners, has completed the 2026 World Environment Day community sensitization and clean-up campaign across 12 locations nationwide, bringing together volunteers, communities and stakeholders in coordinated action to support environmental stewardship and responsible waste management.Speaking on the initiative, Victoria Uwadoka, Lead Corporate Communications, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Nestlé Nigeria, said: “Environmental progress is most sustainable when communities see themselves as active participants rather than observers. What encouraged us most this year was not only the volume of waste recovered, but the willingness of volunteers, partners and community members to work together towards a shared…
Author: Oluwatoyin Mathnuel
The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, on Tuesday, 23rd June, 2026 received the Comptroller of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Delta State Command, C.I Christiana Solo-Akora alongside members of management team, on a courtesy visit to the Command Headquarters, Asaba. The visit provided an opportunity for both agencies to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, enhance information sharing, and discuss strategies aimed at improving security and border management within Delta State. CP Yemi Oyeniyi, psc, acipm, mnips, commended the Nigeria Immigration Service for its contributions to national security and reaffirmed the commitment of the Delta State…
Nneka Isaac-Moses, the TV host and wife of Isaac Moses,, has recalled the early days of their relationship when her husband could not afford to take her to a classy restaurant. The couple, who rose to fame in the late 1990s on the award-winning cultural television show Goge Africa, recently appeared as guests on the Honest Bunch podcast. During the interview, Nneka shared fond memories of their time together, including nights out at clubs and motorcycle rides. “He would always take me to clubs. We will dance. We would go on an Okada,” she said. She also reminisced…
L-R: Relationship Manager, Fidelity Bank Plc, Murtala Muhammed Road Branch, Kano, Victor Ngwu; Export Management Programme (EMP 19) participant, Abayomi Adewuyi; Facilitator, Gemma Ejiofor; Senior Fellow and Head, Department of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Mgt., Lagos Business School (LBS), Dr. Uche Attoh; Director, Export Management Programme, LBS, Prof. Frank Ojadi; and Team Lead, Export & Agriculture, Fidelity Bank Plc, Emmanuel Nwalor, during the closing ceremony of the 19th edition of the Fidelity Bank Export Management Programme (EMP 19) held recently at Lagos Business School, Lagos Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economic diversification…
More than 60,000 children across 100 primary schools in Lagos State recovered over 1 million used MILO wrappers through the MILO Elevate Recycling Initiative to mark World Environment Day 2026. The Initiative combined sustainability education with a school-based recycling competition. In addition to the collection of used wrappers, the children received lessons on responsible waste management and practical exposure to recycling and circularity principles. For 26 years, MILO has contributed to youth development through grassroots sports programmes. Through the Elevate Recycling Initiative, the brand is extending its commitment to nurturing future champions beyond the values of…
Shareholders have expressed confidence in Access Holdings Plc’s long-term value creation strategy as Nigeria’s largest financial services group continues implementation of a deliberate plan to consolidate its pan-African and global investments into greater sustainable returns to investors. Speaking on the outcome of the group’s annual general meeting, shareholders, according to The Nation newspaper, said they were confident that Access Holdings has been well positioned for sustainable growth and high value-creation in the years ahead. They said the performance of the group in the past 15 months highlighted the fundamental strength of Access Holdings, which provides a strong reassurance…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel Although World Refugee Day is celebrated globally on June 20 each year, the African Refugees Foundation (AREF) held its commemorative event on June 18, bringing together stakeholders to raise awareness on the growing issue of displacement and the need for collective action. Speaking at the event, Otunba Layi Oriowo ; Global Ambassador of AREF, emphasized that refugees are not people far removed from us. “Anyone can become a refugee at any time. Those who choose conflict over peace do not realize they are only one step away from becoming displaced persons. Likewise, those…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, held its dual-purpose Congress and specialized Training Workshop on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the NUJ Secretariat, Iyalla, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. Organized in commemoration of the World Day Against Child Labour 2026, the event focused heavily on strengthening journalists capacity to safely and ethically cover stories involving vulnerable minors. The day commenced with the NAWOJ Lagos Congress, where executive members provided comprehensive updates on the chapter’s recent monthly activities and unveiled upcoming projects. The association actively invited new partners and corporate collaborators to join hands with NAWOJ Lagos in…
By Oluwatoyin Mathnuel It was a carnival of praise, worship, prayer and relief from lack for Agege widows, residents as Agege political stalwart; an APC chieftain Otunba Olusola Osolana celebrated his birthday. Otunba Osolana whose humanitarian gesture has been for ages do not just celebrate his birthday with to wine and dine alone but also sees to 100 widows welfare, empowered 50 Agege petty traders youths some registered with Lagos state Ministry of Planning and Budget. During the celebrant media chat; Hon. Osolana affirmed putting smiles on people’s faces most especially widows and youths put his…
An attack by armed men on an airport in Niger’s capital has killed 11 soldiers and two civilians, authorities said, five months after a major assault. Twenty-two armed attackers were also killed in the assault, and about 20 suspects were apprehended, the Ministry of Defence added in a news statement read out on national television on Thursday. Soldiers in Niamey fought suspected rebels around the Diori Hamani International Airport and a military airbase on Thursday, sources told Al Jazeera earlier in the day. This unfortunate incident is in fulfilment of the prophecy of popular Nigerian prophet, Primate Elijah…