Dr Ifeyinwa “Ify” Aniebo Rhodes-Vivour, Nigerian molecular geneticist, has announced a landmark breakthrough in Nigeria’s fight against malaria: the country’s first National Genomic Surveillance Platform, a cutting-edge system designed to track drug resistance and accelerate progress toward malaria elimination. Dr Rhodes-Vivour, an Associate Professor at the Institute of Genomics and Global Health (formerly ACEGID), revealed that she has been leading Nigeria’s first-ever National Malaria Genomic Surveillance initiative since 2021. “It’s my brainchild,” she said, “and it is transforming how we detect, track, and fight malaria.” The new platform enables real-time monitoring of drug-resistant malaria parasites, allowing health officials to respond…
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Diageo Nigeria, in partnership with Celebr-8 Lyfe, the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), and the Ministry of Employment and Wealth Creation, has graduated the first cohort of its “Learning for Life” (L4L) youth empowerment programme. The initiative, which focuses on hospitality and tourism skills development, trained over 300 young Nigerians — surpassing its initial target of 250 participants. Launched in September 2025, the programme is aimed at improving employability through practical training, mentorship, and workplace readiness support. According to organisers, more than 150 graduates have already secured internship placements across Lagos State’s hospitality sector, with several transitioning into full-time…
AIICO Insurance Plc has announced the appointment of three new directors to its board as part of efforts to strengthen governance and strategic oversight. The appointments were disclosed in a corporate notice signed by the company secretary, Donald Kanu. According to the statement, Sadiq Mohammed was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, while Tunde Mabawonku and Rolake Akinkugbe-Filani joined the board as Non-Executive Directors. The company said the appointments bring extensive experience across financial services, banking, capital markets, infrastructure, and advisory services. Sadiq Mohammed has more than three decades of experience spanning financial markets, pensions, real estate, infrastructure, fintech, and…
Accion Microfinance Bank has celebrated its 20th anniversary, marking two decades of supporting small businesses, empowering underserved communities, and deepening financial inclusion across Nigeria. The milestone was commemorated at a gala event in Lagos attended by customers, partners, employees, industry stakeholders, and business leaders who gathered to reflect on the institution’s journey from a small microfinance lender established in 2006 to a recognised player in Nigeria’s financial inclusion landscape. Over the years, the bank has focused on providing accessible financial services to traders, artisans, market women, small business owners, and individuals traditionally excluded from formal banking systems. Speaking during the…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. The announcement was made in a statement issued on Monday by Dr Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. According to the statement, the declaration was approved by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government. Tunji-Ojo said the declaration reflects the Federal Government’s recognition of the spiritual importance of Eid-ul-Adha to millions of Muslims in Nigeria and around the world. “This declaration affirms the Federal Government’s profound respect for the faith…
Nigeria has launched a new regional air cargo corridor in partnership with RwandAir, creating direct export routes for Nigerian businesses to Kigali, Lusaka, and Harare as part of efforts to boost intra-African trade. The announcement was made on Monday by Jumoke Oduwole, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, through her official X account. The initiative is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s export logistics network and provide local businesses with faster and more affordable access to markets in East and Southern Africa. According to Oduwole, the new cargo corridor was launched on Africa Day and forms part of broader efforts to deepen…
The Eko Electricity Distribution Plc is set to use the EKEDP Power App, a smart digital platform designed to give customers more control, visibility and convenience in managing their electricity consumption. Built to simplify everyday power management, the app allows users to buy tokens, pay bills, transfer units, monitor usage, manage service requests and access multiple electricity services, all in one place. Designed around the needs of modern Lagos consumers, the EKEDP Power App aims to reduce the stress, uncertainty and fragmented processes often associated with electricity management by creating a faster, simpler and more connected customer experience. Since the…
Nestlé Nigeria has convened government representatives, healthcare professionals, development partners, academia, industry leaders, civil society organisations, and the media at the Nestlé for Good Summit 2026, a stakeholder platform focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions to improve nutrition outcomes, strengthen communities, and support more sustainable food systems in Nigeria. At a time when Nigeria continues to navigate evolving nutrition, public health, and food system challenges, the Summit provided a timely forum for cross-sector dialogue on how to drive meaningful and scalable impact. Held in Lagos, the Summit brought together key stakeholders including Mrs. Folashade Bada Ambrose-Medebem, the Honourable Commissioner for Commerce,…
Afrinvest West Africa Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with reigning Nigerian Premier Football League champions, Enugu Rangers International FC, following the club’s historic ninth league triumph. The financial services firm, which entered into a three-year front-shirt sponsorship agreement with the Flying Antelopes in October 2023, expressed delight over the club’s continued success since the partnership began. Speaking after Rangers defeated Ikorodu City 2-1 in the final league match to secure the 2025/26 NPFL title, Dr Ike Chioke, Group Managing Director of Afrinvest West Africa Limited, attributed the club’s achievements to improved player welfare, institutional discipline, and…
The debut book by Nigerian entrepreneur Tara Fela-Durotoye, Building Beyond You: The House of Tara Story, has recorded a major international milestone after charting as an Amazon Business bestseller in both Canada and the United States. The book, which draws from Fela-Durotoye’s 27-year entrepreneurial journey building House of Tara International, first entered Amazon’s Business bestseller rankings in Canada ahead of its official unveiling in Lagos in April 2026. Days after the launch event, the title also climbed Amazon’s Business charts in the United States, marking a rare double achievement for a Nigerian-authored business book. The feat has attracted attention within…