Silent Killers on Our Shelves: Why Nigeria Needs Nutrient Profile Models
“Instead of relying on often-confusing nutrition facts labels at the back of the pack or misleading marketing information, the NPM takes a holistic approach to assess food items. It identifies products that contain injurious amounts of salt, sodium, sugars, unhealthy fats, and other ingredients of concern, highlighting the need for front-of-pack labels that are visible at a glance and easy to comprehend, enabling the consumer to make healthier food choices.” – Olukemi-Odele
The Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African Condition,” University of Lagos, July 2nd, 2026
By Toyin Falola On July 2nd, 2026, the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lagos, will host the Toyin Falola Masterclass on “Power, Politics, and the African Condition.” Africa’s future, it may be argued, will depend less on new leaders but more on new ideas, structures, and institutions. In certain periods, each […]
Expert warns against charging phones while asleep
An electrical safety educator, Mr Patrick Okoye, has advised Nigerians to avoid charging their mobile phones while sleeping, saying that the practice increases the risk of fire outbreaks. He gave the advice during an electrical safety awareness programme on Saturday in Awka, Anambra State. He said placing mobile phones on mattresses, pillows or under […]
UBA mobilises employees for pan-African environmental clean-up
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability and employee wellbeing by mobilising employees across its operations in 20 African countries for a continent-wide environmental clean-up exercise. The bank made this known in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. It said the exercise formed part of its quarterly “Jogging […]
Tinubu approves national health technology and data analytics office
Appoints Adigwe national coordinator President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) and appointed Dr Obi Adigwe as the pioneer National Coordinator. The agency will be domiciled in the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare. The NHTDAO will serve as a […]
Tinubu signs NIMC Act, Minister says data base assisted in arrest of terrorists
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday signed the 2026 National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act into law, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernise identity management, enhance national security, improve public service delivery, and deepen the nation’s digital economy. The signing took place at the State House, Abuja, in the […]
Tinubu congratulates Oando chief at 59
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Group Chief Executive of Oando Plc, Adewale Tinubu, who clocked 59 years on June 27, 2026. He shared in the joy of celebrating Forbes’s “African King of Oil”, whose entrepreneurial and innovative spirit transformed Oando from a petroleum marketing company into a fully integrated energy group with […]
Tinubu names Namdas, Obahiagbon, others to executive positions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the new Director General of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Dr Namdas replaces Dr Dakorinama Alabo George, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. A former member of the House of Representatives representing Ganye/Jada/Mayo Belwa/Toungo federal constituency […]
LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 2: THE CERTAINTY OF DEATH
By Toyin Falola Poetic Preamble You will die. I will die. When? How? Time? Where? Don’t ask me For years, we have continually asked the wrong questions. There have been so many inquiries about why humans die. This is because death has been a faithful companion from the beginning and will likely remain […]
Diplomats, ECOWAS female parliamentarians unveil girls’ diplomacy training scheme
The United World Congress of Diplomats (UN-WCD) and the ECOWAS Female Parliamentarians Association (ECOFEPA) have called for diplomacy education for girls to develop leadership skills. The organisations made the call during the inauguration of the maiden Female Legislative Mentorship and ECOFEPA Masterclass Programme focused on diplomacy and parliamentary affairs on Thursday in Abuja. The […]
