Lagos, Nigeria – September 15, 2025 – Strategic partners of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), GTI Group, have expressed deep sorrow over the sudden passing of Mrs. Rachael Enagbare, who tragically died in Lagos over the weekend while serving as Referee Assessor during the NPFL Matchday 4 fixture between Ikorodu City and Barau FC….
The All Stars Unity Cup 3.0 is set to kick off on August 16th, 2025, promising an unforgettable experience for sports enthusiasts and music lovers. According to Bello Omotunde, Head of Media Department, “This 5-week extravaganza will feature 16 teams, 10,000 guests aged 40 and above, and a celebration of sports, music, and community.” The…
Roche Diagnostics Africa and the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) have announced the launch of a three-year partnership to elevate laboratory leadership and improve access to quality diagnostic services across the continent. The initiative — titled LEAD: Leadership Excellence for African Diagnostics — brings together health ministries, laboratory directors, academic partners and technical experts…
A delegation from the Office of the Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, on Friday, paid a strategic Courtesy Visit to the President of Digital Bridge Institute, DBI, Mr. Daser David, in Abuja. The visit is primarily to extend to the DBI President, an invitation to the Progressive Digital Media Summit, and as…
As I sat down with Anuoluwapo Bello, captain of the Nigerian Female Flag Football team, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of excitement and pride. Fresh from their historic win at the IFAF African Championship in Cairo, Egypt, Anuoluwapo shared with me the story of her journey to becoming a champion. “I’ll never forget…
The Lagos State Council of Tradesmen and Artisans (LASCOTA), Ifako-Ijaiye chapter, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidates in the upcoming local government elections. The endorsement was given during a visit by the APC delegation, led by Deacon Banjo Omole and Evang. Mrs. Funke Olaleye, to the LASCOTA Secretariat on June 27,…
by Damilola Omosebi As Nigerians, we are all hurtling towards old age, and it is imperative that we address the pension system that is supposed to support us in our twilight years. The current Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) has been criticized for being exploitative, with pension administrators profiting from retirees’ savings while the latter struggles…
As the world commemorates World Blood Donor Day, the urgent need for safe blood in Africa is brought to the forefront. Dr. Allan Pamba, Executive Vice President, Diagnostics, Africa, at Roche Diagnostics, emphasizes the importance of blood security in saving lives and promoting public health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the median blood…
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Lagos State chapter, in collaboration with the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAACC), recently hosted a successful Food Security and Sports Diplomacy event to commemorate the United Nations World Nutrition Month. The event, held at the University of Lagos, would not have been possible without the support…
Roche Diagnostics has officially launched its new diagnostics legal entity in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its mission to expand access to high-quality diagnostics across Africa. This strategic expansion aligns with Roche’s 10-Year Diagnostics Strategy for Africa, which aims to increase access to in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) tenfold.With a presence in Africa spanning over 70…
