Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has reported that one person died and 26 others were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed at Coast Street, Oyingbo, Lagos, in the early hours of Monday. The Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who led the coordinated rescue operation, disclosed the incident to newsmen in Lagos. Oke-Osanyintolu said the agency received a distress call at 12:11 a.m. and immediately mobilized emergency responders to the scene. “Under the watch of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, all emergency responders, including members of the Local Emergency Management Committee, moved swiftly to the scene,” he said. He added,…
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The Chairman of Shine Bridge Global Inc. (SBG), Dr. Tony Bello, has called for increased support for entrepreneurs, scientists, and young people driving innovation and value addition in Nigeria’s cassava industry. Bello made the appeal in a statement on Saturday, reacting to the announcement of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, which highlighted the role of sustained innovation in promoting economic prosperity. The statement, made available to journalists on Monday, noted that the 2025 Nobel Prize was awarded to economists Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking work on innovation and economic growth. According to Bello, the…
The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has affirmed its support for the safe application of biotechnology, citing its role in improving healthcare delivery, ensuring food security, and promoting a sustainable environment. Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, President of BSN, made the statement on Monday during an interview with reporters in Abuja, amid ongoing debates over the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and food security concerns. Uzochukwu explained that biotechnology involves using biological systems, living organisms, or their components to develop innovative products. She highlighted its impact on healthcare, citing the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines that helped curb the COVID-19 pandemic.…
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has said that the Federal Government is implementing humanitarian interventions and emergency responses to mitigate the impact of the ongoing food crisis in Nigeria. Kyari made the statement on Monday during the distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Akure, aimed at boosting agricultural production and ensuring national food security. He explained that the government has launched several programmes to tackle the challenges hindering the achievement of Nigeria’s food security objectives. “The present administration has embarked on bold economic reforms designed to stimulate productive capacity, create jobs, and reduce the cost…
The Kano State Ministry of Education has dismissed circulating social media reports about a plan to recruit 3,917 teachers under the “Kano State Government Basic Education Teachers Mapping and Recruitment Plan (2025–2028).” In a statement issued on Monday, Balarabe Abdullahi, Director of Public Enlightenment in the ministry, described the reports as “misleading and baseless.” Abdullahi clarified that the ministry has not issued any official statement or directive regarding such recruitment and advised the public to disregard the information. “The ministry wishes to inform the general public that it has not made any official announcement regarding teacher recruitment,” he said. ALSO…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called on journalists in Nigeria to adopt ethical practices when reporting on child rights. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF’s Lagos Field Office, made the call in her keynote address at a two-day training for journalists on Ethical Journalism and Child Reporting held on Monday in Ibadan. The workshop was organized in collaboration with the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation and brought together journalists from Southwest states and Edo. Lafoucriere stressed that ethical reporting is not only a professional standard but a moral obligation. “Ethical…
Stakeholders have urged proactive measures to safeguard children from online risks, citing evidence that nearly nine in 10 Nigerian children are exposed to cyber threats without adequate legal protection or reporting mechanisms. The call came on Monday at the National Forum on Online Safety for Children, organized by Gatefield, a media and public health strategy group. Rep. Olumide Osoba, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Justice, said the internet has increasingly become a gateway to cyberbullying, grooming, identity theft, and the dissemination of harmful content, all of which threaten children’s safety and mental well-being. Osoba, sponsor of the…
The Babies Matter Medical Centre (BMMC) in Lagos has called on obstetricians and maternity hospitals to establish early referral pathways to ensure better outcomes for high-risk and preterm deliveries. Dr. Zainab Mudasiru, Co-Founder of BMMC, made the call in a statement on Monday ahead of World Premature Day, commemorated annually on November 17. She emphasized that timely referral within an hour of delivery is critical for the survival and long-term health of premature babies. “Delays in accessing proper neonatal support often lead to complications, disabilities, or death—outcomes that can be prevented with swift action,” Dr. Mudasiru said.“Obstetricians, IVF clinics, surrogacy…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of 85 underage candidates—those below 16 years of age as of September 2025—who successfully completed the comprehensive screening process established for exceptional admission. This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Monday by JAMB’s spokesperson, Dr. Fabian Benjamin. According to Benjamin, after a meticulous evaluation, 85 candidates were adjudged qualified and have been duly notified to proceed to their respective institutions to complete the admission process and print their JAMB admission letters. He explained that the policy of exceptional admission aligns with global best practices, where such…
The Director-General of the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Dr. Olushola Odusanya, says the agency is leading efforts to promote data-driven policymaking through effective Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) data management in Nigeria. Odusanya stated this in an interview with reporters on Monday in Abuja. He explained that NACETEM plays a crucial role in helping ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) formulate and implement policies based on reliable data and scientific evidence. “We are the think tank of Nigeria. We examine the laws that become policies, conduct research on them, analyse their impacts, identify gaps, and create opportunities to bridge…