Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

Aug 1, 2024 | lightraymedia.org | Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

Arts and the preservation of museums depicts how evolved a people are. History and culture are the stories of past civilizations and a projection of a civilisation that is also evolving to become. In this special interview with renowned art collector and museum enthusiast, Prince Adedoyin Yemisi Shyllon, we delve into the social, economic and political value of arts and Museums for any given civilization.

Jul 13, 2024 | lightraymedia.org | Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

By Collins Odigie Ojiehanor Lagos, with its burgeoning population and limited land area, faces severe challenges in managing solid waste. The city’s population has skyrocketed from 1.2 million in 1967 to over 22 million today, putting immense pressure on its waste management infrastructure. As a result, many of the city’s landfill sites, such as Olusosun and Alimoso, have become sources of significant air pollution.

Jul 13, 2024 | lightraymedia.org | Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

As Nigeria’s economic hub, Lagos is rapidly growing into one of the world’s largest megacities, but this rapid expansion has brought significant health challenges, including high rates of illness and premature death due to air pollution. A World Bank study identified the top three sources of PM2.5 pollution in Lagos as road transport, industrial emissions, and generators, all of which could be mitigated with effective interventions.

Jul 12, 2024 | lightraymedia.org | Ejiro Umukoro |Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has revealed a significant shortfall in the state’s medical workforce, underscoring a growing crisis in the healthcare sector. During his address on Wednesday at the ongoing 2024 CLEAN-Air Forum at Sheraton hotel, Ikeja Lagos. Abayomi disclosed that the state is currently deficient by approximately 30,000 medical doctors necessary to meet its healthcare needs.

Jul 11, 2024 | lightraymedia.org | Collins Odigie Ojiehanor

Ignite, Inside stories, Super Conscious Woman Series The protest, a testament to the power of unity and collective action, sent a clear message to the government: that the intimidation and harassment of journalists will no longer be tolerated. The arbitrary arrests, detentions, and harassment of journalists have become all too familiar in Nigeria, with many facing trumped-up charges and intimidation tactics for simply doing their job.