Environment stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration, policy enforcement, and public participation to improve waste management in Lagos State. The call was made at the annual conference of the Property and Environment Writers Association of Nigeria (PEWAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. In her welcome address, PEWAN Chairman, Mrs Okwy Iroegbu-Chikezie, stressed the need for improved funding, effective monitoring, and community participation in waste reduction efforts. Iroegbu-Chikezie emphasised that partnerships with the private sector and local communities are critical to improving waste management outcomes and enhancing quality of life. The Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr Muyiwa…
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The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has inaugurated integrated mental health and psychosocial support services for residents of Woro and Oke-Ode communities. Reports indicate that terrorists attacked Woro community in February 2026, killing more than 100 people, including pregnant women and children, and leaving survivors traumatised, displaced, and vulnerable. The programme includes the training and inauguration of volunteers comprising teachers, health workers, social workers, and community leaders. The volunteers are expected to provide multi-sectoral support and coordinated psychosocial interventions for survivors, with a particular focus on women and children. Mr Wilfred Mamah, UNICEF…
Circularity Africa, a sustainability, climate, and environmental organisation, has empowered 145 waste recovery officers to mark the 2026 World Recycling Day. The Founder and Managing Director of the group, Mr Seunfunmi Ogungbure, said on Wednesday during the handover of recycling equipment that the initiative would tackle plastic pollution in Lagos State. Ogungbure said the empowerment of waste material recovery officers was aimed at preventing marine litter, plastic pollution, and plastic waste from entering water bodies. “Today, we are distributing recycling equipment to 145 material recovery officers who are members of the communities we serve. “As part of efforts to reach…
Stakeholders have called for greater societal acceptance of children with special needs during the fifth Inclusive Interschool Sports Day organised by The Engraced Ones on Wednesday in Abuja. The event featured children from School of Grace and GraceLane Miracle (Inclusive) School, alongside other supporting institutions, promoting inclusion, dignity, and shared humanity through sports and interactive activities. Chairman of the occasion, Chinedu Enemor, said the event encouraged society to move beyond pity toward acceptance and support for children with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other conditions. “It is about identifying with people with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other…
Prof. Charles Adetunji, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) research expert, says AI can make Nigeria’s decentralised solar mini-grids smarter, cheaper, and more reliable, directly improving rural electrification. Adetunji said this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Abuja. “AI can transform Nigeria’s decentralised solar mini-grids by enabling smarter energy distribution, proactive maintenance, and demand forecasting, helping communities achieve reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity access,” he said. According to him, AI can also optimise grid performance, reduce costs, and ensure that limited resources are used efficiently, especially in areas where traditional grid expansion is not feasible. Speaking on the key roles…
A Federal High Court has convicted 10 Filipino sailors and their merchant vessel, marked MV Nord Bosporus and slammed them with a fine of $6 million as well as another penalty of N1.1 million for importing 20 kilograms of cocaine from Santos, Brazil, into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport in Lagos. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested the Filipino sailors four months ago. The merchant vessel and the sailors were arrested following the seizure of 20 kilograms of cocaine on board the ship by NDLEA officers at the Apapa seaport in Lagos on 16th November 2025.…
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Maymunah Kadiri, has warned that social media addiction or overuse is a risk factor for depression and other mental health problems, which could escalate to suicidal tendencies. Kadiri, who is also the Medical Director of Pinnacle Medical Services, said this in an interview with reporters on Wednesday in Lagos, citing multiple studies linking heavy social media use to depression, anxiety, loneliness, self-harm, and emotional trauma. She lamented that many people have become so addicted to social media that they cannot stay a minute without checking their phones to chat on WhatsApp, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), watch…
Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Spokespersons Digest, has emerged as Africa’s Best Strategic Communication Agency in Crisis and Issues Management at the 2026 SABRE Africa Awards, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing influence in the global public relations landscape. The awards ceremony, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, took place on the sidelines of the Public Relations and Communication Association (PRCA) Conference, marking a shift from its traditional hosting alongside the African Public Relations Association (APRA). Two other leading Nigerian PR agencies recorded impressive performances at the awards. Chain Reaction Africa secured multiple honours across the Public Sector, Travel, and…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the full restoration of train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor following Monday’s disruption that left 26 passengers injured. Ashenews reports that the Managing Director of the corporation, Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this on Wednesday, assuring commuters of improved safety and operational standards. Opeifa, in a post on his 𝕏 handle, confirmed that operations had resumed after swift intervention by NRC personnel. “Following the incident on Monday, 16th March 2026, normal train operations have been fully restored through the swift intervention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation,” he said. “Passengers can now confidently book tickets, as improved safety and operational measures…
Namibia’s receipt of more than 800 new exploration licence applications is more than a mining statistic—it is a signal of a shifting geopolitical landscape, where Africa is rapidly emerging as a central battleground for control over the minerals powering the global economy. Across the continent, a new resource contest is taking shape. Governments are accelerating exploration, reforming licensing systems and courting foreign capital, not only to boost revenues but to secure strategic leverage in a world increasingly defined by access to critical minerals, as explored in Africa’s evolving critical minerals strategy. Key data snapshot 800+ new exploration licence applications — Namibia 600+ environmental…