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  By NAN Mr Joseph Osuigwe, Executive Director, Devatop Centre for African Development, says every child deserves a childhood and should be cherished as a treasure, not exploited.   Osuigwe made the remark at a Stakeholders’ Advocacy Roundtable on Protecting Child Domestic Workers from Maltreatment, held on Tuesday in Ikeja.   The event had the theme Strengthening Policy and Collaboration to Prevent Child Domestic Work and Protect Affected Children.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the roundtable was organised by Devatop with support from Freedom Fund, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State.   NAN also reports that Devatop is a youth-led anti-human trafficking and human rights organisation in Nigeria.   Osuigwe condemned the exploitation of Child Domestic Workers (CDWs) while emphasising the inherent value of childhood.   According to him, there is urgent need to protect children from exploitation and uphold their r...

By NAN  The Lagos State Government has presented awards of excellence to educators in Education District VI, aimed at motivating proactive learning and teaching practices.   Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Tolani Alli-Balogun, stated this during the 19th Annual Merit Award Ceremony 2025 at Ikeja Senior Grammar School, Oshodi.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Education District VI comprises Ikeja, Mushin, and Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Areas.  The ceremony, themed Rewarding Excellence, recognised outstanding educators, schools, students, and non-teaching staff.   Alli-Balogun said the awards encouraged teachers and students to strive harder, knowing their efforts were being observed, monitored, and rewarded by the state government.   He explained that categories included best principal, teacher, school, student, non-teaching staff, quality assurance officer, district officer, and head of department, among ...

By NAN  The Centre for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), University of Lagos, and NACCIMA have launched the Association and Chamber Excellence (ACE) Certification programme in Nigeria.   Mr Andrew Wilson, CIPE’s Global Executive Director, said on Tuesday in Lagos that the initiative was designed to boost the capacity of chambers and associations.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that ACE was launched by CIPE in partnership with UNILAG’s Human Resource Department and NACCIMA.   Wilson said chambers and associations remained the voice of business and a vital platform for shaping inclusive, market-driven policies.   He explained that ACE was created to strengthen governance, leadership, and operational effectiveness within business membership organisations in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.   “The ACE programme is a crucial step towards organising the private sector voice for development.   “By equipping executives and manager...

By NAN The Lagos State Government has rewarded best teaching and non-teaching staff in the Education District III with merit awards and cash gifts. The Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III, Dr Olufunke Oyetola, congratulated the recipients at the 21st Annual Merit Award Ceremony organised by the Lagos State Education District III in Lagos on Tuesday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the award ceremony had the theme, “Driving Excellence in Education for National Development.” NAN reports further that the district is made up of Epe. Ibeju, Lekki -Eti and Lagos Island The awards given, which include various cash gifts and items, were for the junior and senior secondary schools categories. Oyetola said the awards presented were for the Best School, Best Teacher, Best Principal, Best HoD, Best Vice-Principal, Best School Support Staff, Best District Staff in the Junior and Senior Schools Categories. She said the first, second and third positions...

By NAN Reporter   An NGO, the Sickle Cell Advocacy and Management Initiative (SAMI) has advocated a mandatory genetic counselling for intending couples to reduce the prevalence of sickle cell disorders in society. Mr Abayomi Oyelami, the Communication Officer for the Initiative, made the call at the Toyin Adesola Leadership Lecture (TALL) held at the Sickle Cell Lagos office in LUTH on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the lecture is themed: “Voices, Victory and Vision: A Legacy of Health Advocacy, Celebrating Toyin Adesola at 60 and Sickle Cell Awareness Month”. Genetic counselling is the process of investigating individuals and families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. Oyelami, who is living with the disorder, explained that this would enable health professionals to advise prospective couples con...

By NAN A House of Representatives member, Mr Sulaiman Gumi, has urged stronger enforcement, investment, and cultural change to deepen occupational health and environmental safety in Nigeria.   Gumi made the call at the International Conference and Awards on Health, Safety, Security, and Environment on Thursday in Ikeja.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day conference carried the theme: ‘Promoting Resilient Occupational, Governance, Risk Management, and Environmental Safety Standards (PROGRESS).’   The event was organised in partnership with the World Safety Organisation (WSO), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON), and other regulatory bodies.   Gumi, a former Chairman of the Committee on Safety Standards, said the theme was a blueprint challenging stakeholders to embed safety into governance, workplaces, and environmental practices.   He said organisations must invest in scenario planning, business continuity, a...