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WHY IS SHE STILL SEEN AS LESS? In Africa, And Especially In Nigeria, A Woman Can Be A CEO, A Professor, A Mother Of Five, And Still Be Told She Cannot Sit Where Decisions Are Made. How Did We Get To This Point? Why Is A Woman Still Seen As Less When It Comes To Becoming A Chief, Having A Say In The Family Or Being A Breadwinner Like In The Case Of The Yorubas And Even To Preaching On A Pulpit? Let’s Me Break It Down This Way: In Most Nigerian Traditions, Chieftaincy Is Hereditary And Patrilineal – It…

The Federal Government has indicated plans to extend the Presidential Executive Order supporting local pharmaceutical manufacturing by another two years as stakeholders push for sustained policies, investment and regulatory reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s medicine security and position the country as a regional pharmaceutical manufacturing hub. The indication was given at the 8th Nigeria Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Expo (NPME) 2026, held on September 28 and 29 at Harbour Point, Victoria Island, Lagos, where manufacturers, regulators, investors, policymakers and development partners renewed calls for stronger local production and improved access to the African market.Organised by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Group of the Manufacturers Association…

As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence and 27 years of uninterrupted constitutional democracy, the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) joins millions of Nigerians at home and abroad in reflecting on the country’s journey, honouring the sacrifices of its founding fathers and renewing our collective commitment to building a nation where freedom, justice, accountability and equal opportunity are realities for all. The struggle for independence was driven by the desire of a people to determine their destiny, govern themselves and build a society founded on dignity, justice and shared prosperity. Sixty-six years later, however, our celebration must go beyond…

Mallam Abdulrahman Aliagan has been reelected as the President of the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) for the second term. Aliagan, the Group Managing Editor of Time Nigeria Magazine polled 24 votes to defeat Bolaji Israel who garnered 23 votes in a keenly contested election held virtually on Wednesday September 30,2026. The Chairman of the 2026 NGIJ Electoral Committee, Mr Lateef Owodunni while announcing results from Lagos said 47 eligible voters were accredited. Other executive members elected include Oyelola Oyewale (Vice President Information and Administration), Comrade James Ezema(Vice President, Investigation), Rowland Shuwa (General Secretary) and Kehinde Adeleye (Public Relations…

‎‎For generations, August Meeting has brought women across South-East Nigeria together to discuss issues affecting their families and communities, while celebrating the cultural and social bonds that unite them.‎This year, MAGGI expanded its participation in the annual tradition, reaching 19,670 women through an experience combining food, practical nutrition and celebration.‎Across five South-East states, MAGGI partnered with 30 women’s associations and held five market activations, more than doubling participation from the previous year and marking its largest August Meeting engagement to date.‎Following the women’s meetings, MAGGI hosted receptions featuring cooking competitions, music, gifts and appearances by Ruby Ojiakor, Blessing Obasi and…

‎ ‎ ‎The Organising committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council, has unveiled the official logo media games for its 2026 , scheduled to hold Lagos from Oct 5 to October 9, 2026. ‎ ‎ ‎Chairman of the LOC,Comrade Ayo Ojedokun,led the unveiling alongside the committee’s and Chairman of the Lagos State NUJ council Mr Adeleye Ajayi with the excos ‎. ‎It was Unveiled during press conference at council secretariat Ikeja and the media games will hold at the Agege Mini Stadium, while indoor games will be at NUJ council secretariat ‎ ‎Comr Ojedokun,,described the programme…

Efforts to strengthen the fight against malaria in Nigeria have received a major boost following the endorsement of the Geneith Health Competition by the Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealers (APPMED) and the formal participation of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in the nationwide initiative.The President of APPMED, Comrade Rev. Kubiat Akpan, disclosed the association’s support in Lagos, describing the competition as a timely intervention that brings frontline healthcare providers into a youth-driven campaign against malaria.“As medicine dealers on the frontlines of healthcare delivery across every ward and local government in Nigeria, we see the devastating impact of malaria…

Leadership architect, management turnaround expert and former Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr Dakuku Peterside, will deliver this year’s Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council Annual Lecture. Widely regarded as Nigeria’s leading voice on the blue economy and public policy , Dr Peterside will speak on the theme, “Politics, Ports and the Public Interest: The Media’s Catalytic Role in Driving Economic Growth.” The lecture is expected to interrogate the triangular relationship between ports as a gateway to economic growth, politics, and the media as a catalyst for national development, with Dr Peterside posing…

‎ ‎‎‎‎Preparations for the 2026 Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Lagos State Council Media Games have entered the crucial stage, with the draws and official unveiling of the competition’s logo scheduled for Thursday, September 24th.‎‎‎The events will take place at the NUJ Secretariat located at 9 Iyalla Street, Alausa, Ikeja, ahead of the games scheduled for October 5 to 9th at Agege Stadium.‎‎Chairman of the Media Games Committee, Ayo Ojedokun, said the committee was working round the clock to deliver what he described as one of the most organised editions of the games since its inception.‎Ojedokun called on media chapels…

…Canvass inter-agency committee to eliminate jurisdictional clashes, boost trade logistics In a major move to streamline maritime operations and expand trade logistics into Nigeria’s hinterlands, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigerian Ports Economic Regulatory Agency (NPERA) have moved to strengthen inter-agency collaboration to ensure a seamless transition in the management and regulation of Inland Dry Ports (IDPs) across the country. The move followed a high-level meeting between the management of the NPA and the executive leadership of NPERA at the NPA Corporate Headquarters in Lagos. The meeting, convened at the instance of the Honourable Minister of Marine and…