Lagos: The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has ranked Lagos State as the leading state in Nigeria in terms of workplace safety compliance and enforcement. ISPON President, Mr. Timothy Iwuagwu, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Iwuagwu […]
Day: July 17, 2025
London Seeks to Bridge Cross-Border Transaction Gaps for Nigerian Tech Startups
Lagos: The Deputy Mayor of London, Howard Dawber, has identified the ease of opening accounts in London banks as a major hurdle for Nigerian businesses in facilitating seamless cross-border financial transactions. Dawber, who was part of the London trade mission delegation to Nigeria, disclosed this to newsmen during the delegation’s visit to Lagos. According to […]
Yahaya Bello’s Passport Not in Custody of FCT High Court, Says Judge
Abuja: An FCT High Court has clarified that the international passport of the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, is not in its custody but rather with the Federal High Court. Justice Maryanne Anenih revealed this during the resumed hearing of an alleged money laundering case brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) […]
Stakeholders Advocate Tackling Nigeria’s AMR Crisis from Two Fronts
Abuja: Key stakeholders tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Nigeria have underscored the need for a two-pronged approach. They advocated addressing informal drug dispensing in communities and empowering young people through structured, multi-sectoral education to curb the growing AMR threat. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the stakeholders spoke in Abuja at the Africa CDC Western […]
UN Women Reaffirms Support for Women with HIV in Nigeria
Asaba: UN Women has restated its commitment to supporting the Association of Women Living with HIV in Nigeria (ASWHAN) in accessing care and other services to ensure their well-being. The group also pledged to support members of ASWHAN in participating in governance processes, not just within the HIV response but in the community generally. According […]