Lagos State Government and Sweden have concluded plans to improve collaboration across technology, transportation, power, digital skills and other sectors to accelerate economic growth for mutually beneficial development. This was part of the outcome of a roundtable meeting between the…
DR Congo crisis: 41,700 refugees have fled violence to Uganda
Some 41,000 refugees have crossed from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) into Uganda since January, many of them having witnessed killings, “sexual violence and other traumatic experience during their flight,” said the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) on Tuesday.…
NCDMB’s Obinna Ezeobi Unveils Book on Local Content and Strategic Communication
As stakeholders prepare to celebrate 15 years of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act, a new publication has been released spotlighting the communication strategies and stakeholder engagements that helped position local content as a cornerstone of…
World Health Day: Merck Foundation, African First Ladies Provide over 2250 Scholarships to Doctors Across Africa
Merck Foundation scholarships are highly significant, as they provide doctors with specialized training, helping to bridge healthcare gaps and improve patient care in underserved communities Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany marks “World Health Day”2025 in partnership with…
Petroleum Industry Experts Demand Removal of NMDPRA’s Aminu Said Ahmed from New NNPC Board, Cite Non-Compliance with PIA Act
A number of petroleum industry experts have faulted the appointment of Aminu Said Ahmed of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) into the newly reconstituted Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Ltd. They sounded the…
Lagos Public Affairs Officers Promise More Push For Government Policies, Projects
Lagos State Public Affairs Officers have resolved to step up enlightenment on government policies and projects. It was all at a strategic meeting of the Public Affairs officers in Lagos State Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), which was convened by…
Omotoso Urges Public Affairs Officers To Drive Relevance, Proactive Engagement
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has called on Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) to elevate their roles within the state government by embracing proactiveness and actively seeking opportunities to add significant value. The Commissioner delivered…
Globe Joins UN-led DISHA Initiative for Disaster Response
…becomes first telco to partner with the UN Global Pulse’s Data Insights for Social and Humanitarian Action (DISHA) coalition In a landmark pro bono agreement, Globe, a top telco and digital solutions provider in the Philippines, has become the first…
India Research Conclave 2025 at AIIMS Sets the Stage for Strengthening India’s Research Ecosystem
The India Research Conclave 2025, hosted at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, marked a significant milestone in advancing research excellence, fostering collaboration, and reinforcing research integrity in India. Powered by Springer Nature, the conclave brought…
Guterres Calls for Greater Equality and Inclusion as World Marks Autism Awareness Day
Although people with autism are making enormous contributions to societies across the globe, they still face significant challenges. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for renewed commitment to create a more equal and inclusive world in his message marking World…
