The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has received the Outstanding Private Sector Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Partner Award 2026. The award was presented in recognition of NACCIMA’s contributions to promoting industry-led skills development and strengthening collaboration between the private sector and training institutions. A statement from the association on Tuesday said the award was accepted on its behalf by the Director-General, Mr. Sola Obadimu, during the conference held from June 8 to 10 in Lagos. The conference was organized by the Federal Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Lagos State…
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All passengers who sustained injuries in the June 8 train accident on the Warri-Itakpe route have been treated and discharged. Additionally, all equipment involved in the accident has been fully recovered. The Managing Director/CEO of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, announced this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. “One NRC staff member who sustained serious injuries remains under specialist medical care,” Opeifa added. It was reported that the accident occurred around 4:17 p.m., near Goodluck Jonathan Railway Station in Agbor, Delta, with four coaches capsizing. The train departed Itakpe Station at noon on its scheduled service…
The Statewide Waste and Environmental Education Programme (SWEEP) Foundation has urged governance reforms in Lagos State’s waste management sector to address the rising refuse challenge across the city. SWEEP President Amb. Philips Obusesi made the call in an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Lagos. Obusesi emphasized that governance, institutional capacity, and technical expertise are critical areas requiring urgent attention to improve waste management in the state. He stated that effective leadership, professional competence, and sustained commitment are essential to tackling the issue. “Two things remain most critical: placing the right people in the right roles and the lack of…
An NGO, House of Joy, based in the United States, has launched a pilot project aimed at addressing drug abuse and mental health challenges among youths and women in Kano State. The organization is a mental healthcare humanitarian and advocacy group dedicated to empowering individuals and creating meaningful change. Its Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Ronke Kayode, revealed this during an advocacy visit to Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran-Yusuf. Kayode stated that, in partnership with Kola and Funke Foundation (KAF Care Foundation) and New Ethics for Empowerment and Development Initiative (NEEDIN), Kano was chosen for the pilot project…
The Osu caste system remains active in parts of southeastern Nigeria, despite long-standing legal prohibitions dating back to 1956, according to Lady Ejiro Umukoro, founder of LightRay Media. In an interview with reporters on Tuesday in Asaba, she warned that the system continues to operate through informal social enforcement rather than written law. Umukoro stated that her findings from the “DISTORTION Initiative” under Project ECHO Chamber revealed that stigma, silence, and community pressure remain key drivers sustaining the practice. She noted that affected individuals still face exclusion in areas such as marriage, land ownership, education, employment, and social participation, despite…
Oil prices remained relatively stable in early trading on Tuesday. The August contract for a barrel (159 liters) of North Sea Brent crude was at $82.76, down just under 0.5% from the previous day’s close. Following sharp declines over the weekend and early Monday after the U.S. and Iran reached a framework deal to end the war, prices have hovered around $83. Meanwhile, the first Iranian vessels have crossed the Gulf of Oman, an area affected by the U.S. naval blockade, according to state media. At least three oil tankers and two cargo ships passed through the zone Monday evening…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and Brazil have called on world leaders to finalize a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing future pandemics. WHO and Brazil made this call in a joint letter issued on Monday. Penned by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus, the message emphasized a shared global responsibility to protect humanity from repeating the devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to them, COVID-19 claimed up to 20 million lives and resulted in a loss of 13 trillion dollars in global economic output. During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, hospitals were…
The National Boundary Commission (NBC) has taken steps to develop practical strategies for strengthening border security, promoting resilience, and enhancing cross-border cooperation. The Director-General, Mr. Adamu Adaji, stated this at a one-day high-level workshop on border security in Abuja on Monday. Adaji explained that the main goal was to define and establish borders that are secure, resilient, and beneficial to the people they serve. He highlighted issues such as transnational threats, irregular migration, smuggling, and the pressures of climate and economic challenges. According to him, borders are not merely lines of separation; they are also critical frontiers for cooperation, stability,…
The Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, on Monday recognized voluntary blood donors and philanthropists in commemoration of the 2026 World Blood Donor Day. It was reported that the event, which took place at LUTH, honored six awardees. The 2026 World Blood Donor Day theme was: “One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood, Save Lives.” Speaking at the event, Mrs. Gbemisola Oduwaye, Information Officer 1 of the Department of Public Relations at LUTH, commended the awardees for their acts of compassion and conscious efforts in caring for humanity. Oduwaye stated that their commitment and…
The Federal Government says strengthening families has become critical to protecting children from emerging threats and improving welfare outcomes across the country amid evolving social and economic challenges. Mrs. Esuabana Nko-Asanye, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, made this statement on Monday at the National Policy Forum on Women, Children, and Families in Abuja. Nko-Asanye stated that the government is reviewing key child protection and family welfare policies to ensure they remain relevant and responsive to changing social realities nationwide. She explained that the review covers Nigeria’s outstanding periodic reports to international bodies and strategic policy documents…