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The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has identified universal access to skilled midwives, as one of the most important ways to avert preventable maternal and newborn deaths.

The Federal Government has informed Nigerian students who were evacuated from war-torn Sudan that there are plans to secure placement for them in their respective courses in Nigeria with the support of the Ministry of Education.

A civil society group, Congress for Rights Of Yoruba Nationalities (CROYN), has decried a comment by Emeritus Catholic Archbishop, John Onaiyekan, seeking stoppage of the inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu...

The Lagos State Government has commended the vision of the Waste Management Society of Nigeria (WAMASON), which is geared towards promoting a healthy and cleaner sustainable environment.

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed a 65 per cent waiver on aviation charges to be given to airlines lifting pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the term of office for the Chairman, Executive Secretary and members of the Board of Trustee (BoT) of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) for a final-term of three years.

To strengthen and catalyse national security mechanisms towards an improved policing system, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered the strategic posting of 86 deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) and 206 assistant commissioners of police (ACPs).

Youth Advocate for Change, (YAFC), through its Slum to Classroom Initiative has concluded plans to stage a one-day interactive forum on Advancing Inclusive Education in Lagos Slum Communities on May 10 at the Akinwunmi Youth Development Centre, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos.

The Diocesan Bishop of Lagos Mainland, Church of Nigerian (Anglican Communion), the Rt. Rev. Akinpelu Johnson has called on the incoming administration of the President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put on the front burner the issue of power supply as it is very germane to meaningful development.

Standard Chartered Bank has announced the appointment of Olukorede Adenowo as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Scores of prominent Nigerian leaders, yesterday, bid farewell to Pa Abraham Joseph Michael (AJM) Diri, the father of the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, at Sampou Community in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Council.

Less than 22 days to the May 29 swearing-in-day of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has said the transition from President Muhammadu Buhari to former Governor of Lagos State, would be smooth.