Nigerian nonagenarian, Mbanefo, slams govt over alleged poor regard for education

 

A nonagenarian and former Nigeria’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), Arthur Mbanefo, has criticised successive administrations in the country for what he described as a lack of interest in developing the nation’s education sector.

Stakeholders discuss how Nigeria can achieve a resilient system for sustainable development

By Medinat Kanabe

Some stakeholders in Nigeria's private sector have met to brainstorm on what private companies can do to support the nation in achieving a resilient system for sustainable development.

How Nestle, others support Nigerian career breastfeeding mothers

By Medinat Kanabe

When Mrs Gbemisola Rilwan, a nursing mother working with the Lagos State government had her first two children; she was the envy of her family and friends who work with other organisations.

ANALYSIS: Only 5% of Nigeria’s lawmakers are women. It’s about to get worse

 

Women’s representation in Nigeria’s parliament is among the lowest in the world but could get worse based on the new list of candidates for the next parliament.

NWTF graduates 100 women from training institute

 The Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) has graduated its first set of 100 women from its National Institute for Leadership and Ending Violence against Women and Girls (NILEVAWG).

EXCLUSIVE: UNILAG official accused of sexual harassment

By Mojeed Alabi and Medinat Kanabe 

A Principal Assistant Registrar at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Babatunde Oseni, is currently trapped in a sexual harassment scandal following a report filed against him at the security unit of the institution by a female colleague.

WHA75: Investment in PHCs can guarantee 6.7 years increase in life expectancy by 2030 – WHO DG

 The director general of World Health Organisation, (WHO), Tedros Ghebreyesus, has said adequate investment in primary care centres (PHCs) will guarantee the attainment of a 6.7 years increase in life expectancy globally.