Mary-Brenda’s GenScanAI, Capable of Cutting MRI Scan Time by 90%, Showcased in Lagos Mary-Brenda Akoda, winner of 2026 The Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation (NPSI), today presented her award-winning innovation, GenScanAI, an artificial intelligence-powered medical imaging solution, at Vibranium Valley, Ikeja, Lagos, highlighting its potential to reduce magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan times by
LASTMA Rescues Five Injured as Truck Crashes Into Two Buses at Berger …Accident causes traffic gridlock extending to Otedola Bridge The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued five critically injured passengers following a collision involving a 40-foot HOWO truck and two commercial buses at Berger Bus Stop, inward Kara Bridge, along the Ojodu
Access Women Network Partners Evolve Charity Trust to Empower Schoolgirls in 12 Nigerian States …Initiative to provide essential school supplies, ease the financial burden on parents and help girls learn with confidence LAGOS, NIGERIA, [October 10, 2026]: Access Women Network (AWN) has partnered with Evolve Charity Trust to provide essential school supplies to girls across
Pan-Atlantic University Holds 26th Inaugural Lecture Professor Ekundayo Mesagan Explores the Fossil Energy and Sustainability Puzzle Pan-Atlantic University hosted its 26th Inaugural Lecture, delivered by Professor Ekundayo Peter Mesagan, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics in the School of Management and Social Sciences (SMSS), at the Honeywell Group Auditorium, Lagos Business School. In formally introducing
FMDQ Foreign Exchange Market Analysis Report for Week-Ended October 9, 2026 Please see commentary below on the Foreign Exchange (FX) market with data for the week-ended October 9, 2026. Table 1 compares weekly turnover for trades between banks (FMDQ Dealing Member (Banks)/Authorised Dealers) and their clients for the weeks-ended October 2 and 9, 2026. In the FX
Sahara Advocates Sustainable Investment and Climate Finance for Africa at UNGA New York, USA September 20, 2026 Sahara has called for stronger mobilisation of sustainable investment and climate finance to accelerate Africa’s development, strengthen economic resilience, and create lasting prosperity across the continent. Speaking at a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) roundtable on Sustainable Global
LASTMA RESCUES 670 ACCIDENT VICTIMS FOLLOWING 1,409 ROAD CRASH INTERVENTIONS IN NINE MONTHS, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO ROAD SAFETY The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), under the leadership of its General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki has responded to 1,409 road traffic crashes and rescued 670 accident victims within nine months, underscoring its pivotal role in
OYEBANJI PRESENTS N490,740BN 2027 BUDGET TO EKITI ASSEMBLY …Says Budget‘ll Consolidate Gains, Deepen Development …Commends President Tinubu’s economic reforms Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Thursday presented a proposed budget of N490,740.20 billion for the 2027 fiscal year to the Ekiti State House of Assembly, describing it as a roadmap for consolidating the gains
FG Offers 30-Day Petrol Discount at NNPC Stations, Targets Public Transporters ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced a 30-day discount on petrol sold at stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.), with public transport operators to receive priority under the new arrangement. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of
CGC Adeniyi Pledges Customs’ Support for Nigeria’s $1tn Economy Target The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged the full support of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) for the realisation of Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy, stressing the need for institutions to translate national aspirations into concrete, measurable results. CGC Adeniyi