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  The Oyo State College of Health Sciences and Technology (OYSCOHEST), Eleyele, Ibadan, has announced the commencement of the sale of application forms for the admission of suitably qualified candidates into various programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. This was disclosed in a press statement issued in Ibadan and signed by the Institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Sola Samuel Ojewole. According to the statement, prospective candidates can apply for several programmes offered by the College. These include Diploma programmes for Health Technicians, Health Education and Promotion, Social Work, Health Care Administration and Management, and Medical Store Management. Other available programmes include Certificate courses for Health Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and X-Ray Technicians. The statement also listed WAHEB Diploma in Environmental Health Technology, Professional Diploma in Health Information Management, Professional Diploma in Dental Surgery Technician, Profes...

  Photo caption: L-R: Chief Executive Officer, Innoson Kiara Academy, Endi Ezengwa; Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Lagos State, Bolaji Cecilia Dada; Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe; and Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Lagos State, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem; during the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the launch of “Give Her Power” initiative as part of the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD) activities at the Fidelity Bank Head Office in Lagos, recently. Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment with the signing of strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with partner organisations at the launch of the bank’s “Give Her Power” initiative, a programme designed to equip Nigerian women with practical skills, tools, mentorship, and financial knowledge. The partnerships, formalised as part of activities commemoratin...

  Lagos, Nigeria – In observance of International Women’s Month 2026, Union Bank of Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to gender equity through a focused initiative centred on women living with disabilities and women raising children with disabilities. Aligned with the global theme “Give to Gain,” the Bank’s campaign “Give to Gain: Creating Pathways for Inclusion and Endless Opportunities” centres the lived experiences of women living with disabilities and underscores the need for intentional systems of support for social and economic advancement. Throughout March, Union Bank will implement targeted initiatives to expand access, foster inclusion, and unlock sustainable opportunities. Activities include a flagship event which held at The Stable, its multipurpose venue in Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday. The event convened women with disabilities, caregivers, supporting organisations, and advocates for dialogue, mentorship, and resource sharing. Complementary efforts include outreach to d...

  The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is concerned  about the evolving crisis in the Middle East and the potential implications for Nigeria’s economic stability and recovery. The Lagos APC notes that the Middle East conflict, though external to Nigeria, has the potential to negatively affect our economic recovery and may constitute a setback to some of the recent macroeconomic gains. We have been closely observing the unfolding developments in the Middle East and the broader implications they hold for global stability and economic recovery across many nations, including Nigeria. While the situation continues to evolve, it is important to acknowledge that the ongoing conflict unfortunately poses a negative impact on Nigeria’s economic recovery efforts. The instability in a region that plays a central role in global energy supply and international trade has created fresh uncertainties in global markets, affecting commodity prices, investment flows, and...

  As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention rightly turns to the extraordinary role women play in shaping families, communities, and national economies. Beyond nurturing homes and leading in boardrooms, women are increasingly emerging as powerful drivers of nation-building through one of the most transformative assets of all, property ownership. Across Nigeria, women are steadily breaking long-standing barriers in business, governance, technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Their expanding economic influence is uplifting households, strengthening institutions, and reinforcing the nation’s financial foundation. The evidence is clear: when women earn, communities prosper; when women invest, societies advance. One of the most visible expressions of this progress is in real estate acquisition. Property ownership empowers women with security, stability, and the ability to build generational wealth. A home is more than a structure of concrete and steel, it is a...

  The management of Crown FC has called for calm and unity among supporters following reports circulating online suggesting that the club’s supporters’ group had compromised by failing to question the management over the team’s recent run of poor results in the ongoing Nigeria National League. Reacting to the development, the club’s General Manager, Olamide Ilupeju, described the claims as misleading and unnecessary, noting that the club remains firmly guided by the principles of professionalism, discipline, transparency and integrity. According to him, every member of the Crown FC family, management, players, technical crew and supporters alike; shares the same commitment to the growth, development and success of the Ajilete Warriors. Ilupeju emphasized that the present situation of the team is not lost on anyone within the club structure, stressing that both the management and the supporters deeply care about the progress of the team. He revealed that the club’s leadership had al...