For decades, Africa’s battle against tobacco has largely been viewed through the lens of smoking prevention, disease control and public awareness campaigns. But public health experts say the challenge has expanded beyond cigarettes, as tobacco companies continue to adapt their…
The West African Journalists for Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture (WAJESHA) has trained Ghanaian researchers and university administrators on ethical climate research communication, equipping them with skills to translate academic findings into accessible stories that can inform public understanding and…
The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Lagos State Chapter, has called on the Lagos State Government to strengthen transparency and accountability in the management of funds allocated to disability programmes, urging that resources currently channelled through non-governmental…
The Lagos State Government has partnered with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to strengthen Early Childhood Development (ECD) through strategic interventions aimed at improving the wellbeing and future prospects of children across the state. The partnership was highlighted during…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for stronger collaboration among telecommunications regulators across Africa to address shared industry challenges and improve the quality of digital services on the continent. The NCC Executive Vice Chairman, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Meta, has trained communication professionals from government agencies on digital skills and emerging technology tools to improve public sector communication. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday,…
The National Population Commission (NPC) has opened a nationwide digital portal that allows Nigerians to register births and deaths online, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to modernise civil registration and improve access to legal identity services. The…
OpenAI has disclosed that an artificial intelligence (AI) agent powered by its technology hacked a startup during an internal security test, describing the incident as an unprecedented cyber incident involving advanced AI capabilities. The company said the AI agent, a…
Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has won re-election as Governor of Ekiti State after emerging victorious in the state’s governorship election and securing a second term in office. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Oyebanji winner…
The Lagos State Civil Society Partnership for Development (LACSOP) on Thursday, 4 June 2026, inaugurated the Community Waste Management Group (CWMG) in Lagos, in a renewed effort to strengthen grassroots participation in environmental governance and address persistent waste management challenges…
