In response to the continued threat of malaria, pneumonia, and diarrheal diseases to children under five in Nigeria, Rotary International, in partnership with the Gates Foundation, is launching a $9 million initiative to improve healthcare services, starting in Kebbi State. As part of the broader ‘Rotary Healthy Communities Challenge’ (RHCC), the Nigeria programme, guided by the Federal Ministry of Health, …

The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, said it has dislodged occupants of 84 rooms constructed under Eko Bridge at Elegbata, on the Lagos Island. According to a statement in Lagos on Monday by the agency’s Spokesperson, Mr Lukman Ajayi, LAGESC’s Corps Marshal, Major Olanini Cole (rtd.) said that one person who allegedly built an eight-room toilet and …

The Private Sector ESG Forum, a leading platform designed to champion sustainable business practices across Africa, concluded its 2024 edition with a resounding call to action for the private sector to leverage the carbon market as a catalyst for investment to propel a greener, more inclusive future for Africa. The 2024 ESG Forum held with the theme “The Carbon Market: …

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday in Abuja with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on data sharing and information exchange. According to a joint statement from both agencies, the primary goal is to establish a structured framework for data sharing and collaboration to enhance situational awareness, particularly for climate-sensitive diseases like cholera …

Residents of Bayelsa State are increasingly alarmed as intensifying floods, exacerbated by persistent heavy rainfall, disrupt local communities. While water levels remain below the severe flooding of 2022, several communities — including Amassoma, Biseni, Anibeze, and Akenpai—have been inundated. The Flood and Erosion Control Directorate has reassured residents that water levels should start to recede within days. Walson Omuso, Head …

As Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles continue to gain traction globally, Nigerian businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of integrating sustainable practices into their operations. ESG has evolved from a trend to a strategic necessity for companies aiming to manage risks, meet regulatory requirements, and align with the expectations of investors and stakeholders. In response to this growing significance, …

The Rotary Club of Ojodu at the weekend unveiled its special project, which is estimated to cost N36 million. At his installation as the club’s 20th President, Rotarian Osi-Evans Ikpunuekhai said that the ambitious project is designed to make a lasting and positive impact on the community, in line with Rotary’s mission to provide clean water, enhance education, and support …

In its efforts to reduce the rate of building collapses, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has evacuated some residents from a dilapidated building in the Gbagada area. In a statement on X.com on Friday, LASBCA said that the residents were evacuated due to the “critically distressed” state of the house. The statement read: “In its ongoing efforts to mitigate …

Several areas of Makurdi, Benue State, have been flooded following a downpour that lasted more than nine hours on Monday. The rain, which started around 3 am and continued until noon, affected several areas, including Gyado Villa, Wadata, Wurukum, Achussa, and parts of North Bank in Makurdi. Our correspondent, who toured the town, reports that those living in riverine areas …

International businessmen and foreign investors in the Nigerian market, Messrs Sudeep Ramnani and Jai Mahtani last Friday extended their ongoing outreach to the less privileged within the Yaba Local Council Development Area and Eti-Osa Local Government Area (LGA) of Lagos State in celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, which fell due on 1 October. The businessmen distributed lots of food …