© UNICEF/Muhannad Al-Asadi: Abandoned military vehicles lie idle on a highway, reflecting remnants of past conflict in Damascus, Syria, on 14 December 2024. The United Nations has condemned a suicide bombing on Sunday at a Damascus church that killed…
Nigeria Contributes 85,325km² Global Seabed Mapping Initiative
The Hydrographer of the Federation, Rear Adm. Ayodeji Olugbode, says Nigeria has contributed 85,325 square kilometers to the global seabed mapping initiative. Olugbode said this on Tuesday, in Abuja at a news conference on World Hydrography Day celebration/West Africa Hydrographic…
Day of African Child: Children Call for Prioritization of Education in South Sudan
A report from the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) indicates that over 70% of South Sudanese children are out of school due to a combination of factors, including conflict, displacement, and natural hazards such as seasonal flooding.
UN Recognizes World Restoration Flagships in East Africa, Mexico, and Spain
The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost…
Mainstream Foundation Brings Relief and Hope to Mokwa Flood Victims
In a powerful demonstration of corporate social responsibility, Mainstream Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Mainstream Energy Solutions Limited, has extended a lifeline to victims of the recent devastating floods in Mokwa, Niger State. Led by Programme Manager Zayyan Illo, the…
GEEP National Program Manager Meets UN OCHA, Explores Strategic Collaboration
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…
Lagos Deepens Disease Surveillance Capacity, Holds Staff Training
In a bold move to reinforce Lagos State’s frontline disease surveillance system, the Ministry of Health has concluded a four-day residential Surveillance Evaluation and capacity-building workshop for Disease Surveillance Notification Officers (DSNOs) and watch staff on Saturday. Held at the…
Lagos Creative Vault: A Bold Step Toward Revolutionising Nigeria’s Creative Economy – Commissioner
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka has spotlighted the “Lagos Creative Vault” as a groundbreaking initiative poised to redefine the creative economy of Nigeria, describing it as a visionary platform that will serve as…
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,…
LASRERA Seeks Collaboration, Support Of Traditional Rulers
Ahead of the Stakeholders’ forum which is scheduled to hold in the five divisions of the State, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Housing and Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Agency (LASRERA), is seeking the support and collaboration…
