The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC JV) – Operator of the NNPC Limited, SPDC, TotalEnergies and Nigerian Agip Oil Company Joint Venture– has, announced the donation of US$1 million to support efforts to provide relief to over…
EPE LG Offers Free Health Screening To Combat Tuberculosis, Hypertension, Others
In a bid to combat the spread of tuberculosis (TB), hypertension, diabetes and other health-related issues, the Chairman of Epe Local Government of Lagos State, Nigeria, Princess Surah Animashaun has organised a free health screening exercise for residents of Epe…
Lagos State Champions Africa’s Health Security: Experts Advocate for Increased Investment and Public Engagement at One Health Conference
On the second day of the 10th African Conference on One Health and Biosecurity, prominent figures, including former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Fashola, Health Commissioner Professor Akin Abayomi, and GET Consortium Chief Operating Officer Dr. Ayodotun Bobadoye, emphasized the urgent…
NDDC to Assist 17 Flood-Affected Communities in Rivers and Bayelsa
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has launched a channelization project aimed at alleviating flooding in 17 communities across Rivers and Bayelsa states. According to the commission, work has already begun along Kolo Creek, covering communities from Okarki-Otuogidi in Rivers…
USAID Nigeria Mission Director Tours Lekki Waterworks Ahead of Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation Efforts
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Nigeria Mission Director, Ms. Melissa Jones, on Friday, 1st November 2024, visited Lagos Water Corporation Lekki Waterworks facility prior to the commencement of rehabilitation of water infrastructure. The Director was received by…
NNPC Ltd Launches Free Cancer Screening Campaign,Targets 3,000 Nigerians
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd), through its Corporate Social Responsibility arm, NNPC Foundation, has announced the launch of a free cancer screening campaign aimed at addressing the increasing prevalence of cancer in Nigeria. The initiative, titled “Cancer…
Lagos Commences “KNOW YOUR NUMBERS, CONTROL YOUR NUMBERS” Campaign At 330 Sites
… As COS, Deputy Governor, Top Officials Participate in National Health Screening Campaign In a significant effort to address the health risks associated with hypertension and diabetes, the Lagos State Government has launched its “Know Your Numbers, Control Your Numbers”…
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre Renovates St. Peter Secondary School, Awomnuzie
Grooming People for Better Livelihood Centre, a leading Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) dedicated to empowering Nigeria’s economically active poor, has completed the renovation of St. Peter’s Secondary School, Awomnuzie, in Ikwuano LGA, Abia State. This renovation marks a transformative moment for…
LASG Plans Dialogue With Developers/Property Owners On Distress Buildings
The Lagos State Government has said that it would soon arrange a dialogue meeting with developers/owners of distress buildings on how best to address the redesign and remodelling of such structures. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Physical Planning…
Three Dead, Five Missing as Helicopter Crashes Enroute Bonny.
Rescue activities have intensified as three bodies have been recovered, with five missing as an NNPCL chartered helicopter with six passengers and two crew members, crashed earlier today. The helicopter, with Registration Number: 5NBQG, operated by East Winds Aviation was…
