Sunday 21st May 2023 was a fulfilling day for Anglo-Nigerian Welfare Association for the Blind (ANWAB) and 99 other Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) from 56 other countries as they received special awards in Beijing, China for their contributions to providing succour for persons with disabilities around the world. The awards were presented to ANWAB and other NGOs and individuals during the …

Former President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Chief Alaba Lawson has encouraged Rotary International and similar organisations in the country to consistently inspire and promote women towards economic and national growth. Mrs Lawson, who spoke on ‘The Transformational Woman: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for Socio-Economic Change’ at the first Rotary District 9110 Women …

The Federal Government on Sunday took the campaign against open defecation and personal hygiene to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Edo State run by the Home for the Needy Foundation where it expressed fears of Nigeria not meeting the 2025 target to end open defecation if there is no attitudinal change by Nigerians. Addressing over 3000 dwellers in …

The Oyo State Government has introduced a mobile application for improving and tracking the collection of waste. This was revealed by the management of Oyo State Waste Management Consultant, Mottainai Recycling in Ibadan on Thursday. The Chief Strategy Officer of Mottainai Recycling, Ms. Uloma Airhienbuwa said the new step was geared towards simplifying waste management in the pace-setter State. She …

Nigeria’s former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi has called on Rotary International District 9110 to intensify its effort in impacting humanity, unifying the country and spreading peace across the globe. Akinyemi, who delivered a keynote address on “New World Order and Rotary” at the Rotary International District 9110 41st Annual Conference in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on …

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun; former President Olusegun Obasanjo; former Minister of External Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi; top economist, Dr. Ayo Teriba are a few of the dignitaries that will be attending the 41st Conference of Rotary International District 9110, which formally opens in Abeokuta. Scheduled for the June 12 Cultural Centre in the Ogun State capital, the three-day …

Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, will be agog from this morning (Thursday) as Rotarians from across over 140 clubs in Rotary International District 9110 – and their eminent guests, spouses and friends – gathered in the rock city for their annual Disctrict Conference (DISCON). With about 5,000 members in the clubs located in Lagos and Ogun States, this DISCON is …

The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has sealed up the Garki International Market in Abuja over accumulated refuse dumps that may cause an epidemic outbreak. AEPB Director, Mr Osi Braimah, who led the enforcement operation, condemned the breakdown of law and order in the market. “Our environmental officers in carrying out their routine/monitoring activities by April 26, discovered that the …

Egbin Power Plc, a Sahara Group company, and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) have commenced a partnership geared towards the establishment of a nature reserve in Ikorodu, Lagos State to promote environmental sustainability. Ikorodu, a coastal city in Lagos, is home to Egbin Power, the largest privately run thermal plant in sub-Saharan Africa that serves over 30 million households in …

Despite challenges of high youth unemployment rates in the country, Nigerians especially the young people have been urged to embrace attitudinal change and modern thinking to create as well as harness opportunities for themselves without waiting for government’s solutions to provide jobs. Dissecting the theme, “Positioning for Value Proposition’’, at the 2023 Employability Fair, organised by the JCI Lagos Metropolitan, …