Newly appointed National Program Manager of the Government Enterprise and Empowerment Program (GEEP), Mr Hamza Ibrahim Baba yesterday, Wednesday June 4, 2025 hosted a strategic meeting with Mr. Trond Jensen, the Representative of the United Nations Office for the Coordination…
Study: 1 in 5 Women Suffer Sexual Violence as Children in Germany
More than one in five women in Germany experienced sexual violence as children, a study reported on Monday. The extent of the offences is “alarmingly high,” said Harald Dressing, a psychiatrist who authored the study for the Central Institute of…
Germany to Loosen Rules on ‘Safe Countries of Origin’ for Migrants
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) and Lars Klingbeil, German Minister of Finance, Vice-Chancellor, take part in the meeting of the Federal Cabinet in the Federal Chancellery. Credit: Kay Nietfeld/dpa The German government is preparing a bill to simplify the…
Lasepa, Pact Lagos Hub Mark 2025 No Tobacco Day
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), in partnership with Protecting and Activating Communities Against Tobacco (PACT) Lagos Hub, hosted a crucial Inter-Ministerial/Agency Stakeholders Engagement and Press Conference to mark World No Tobacco Day 2025. The event, held recently…
Youth Voices Lead the Charge in Africa’s Skills Transformation: New Report Reveals Youth-Driven Vision for the Future of TVET
A new report launched by the Africa Skills Revolution initiative outlines the importance of placing youth at the center of Africa’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) transformation. At a time when Africa’s youth population is projected to double…
LASG: Ministry of Wealth Creation To Deepen Inter-Agency Collaboration with Resilience Office
The Lagos State government has continued its ongoing efforts to deepen institutional coordination around sustainable development, economic empowerment, and resilience planning. This was emphasized on Wednesday, May 28 as the Honourable Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Hon. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe,…
NNPC Ltd Alerts Nigerians, Denounces Deepfake Video Endorsing Fake Investment Scheme
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has formally disclaimed a deceptive video circulating online which falsely claims the company is promoting a poverty alleviation and investment scheme. In a statement issued by its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi…
Lagos Lawmakers Laud Economic Planning Ministry For Youth Inclusion & Data ExcellenceCE
Suggest Elevation Of Statistics Bureau To Full Fledged Ministry The Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget (MEPB) has earned significant praise from members of the Lagos State House of Assembly following an oversight and familiarisation visit by the…
HeForShe Campaign Tackles ‘Sex for Fish’ Abuse Malawi’s Lakeshore Communities
Women are often exploited when buying fish from fishers or traders in lake Malawi. Credit: Benson Kunchezera/IPS By Benson Kunchezera Women in fishing communities in Malawi’s lakeshore districts of Nkhotakota and Mangochi are frequently targets of sexual exploitation…
2025 Children’s Day: LASPARK Unlocks Free Park Access For Children
In a special celebration of Children’s Day on May 27, the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) is offering free entry to all children aged 0 to 15 at its parks across the state. The initiative aims to encourage…
