Nigerian Institute of building (NIOB) Lagos State chapter on Tuesday held  a media briefing in readiness of the 34th Lagos builders conference and Annual General Meeting

This year’s edition with the theme, collaboration, corporation and inclusiveness for successful and sustainable building delivery captures the essence the profession stands for 

Chairman, Nigeria Institute of building, Lagos State chapter, Thomas Adeoye says the word collaboration cannot be over emphasized as there is need for all the professionals in the built industry to work in tandem to reduce building collapse to the barrest minimum

“We have to give the theme this year as the collaboration cooperation and sustainable in building the development and the reason for this theme is that we realize all stakeholders have to come together as one so that we can push the cause of professionals,because we always have buildings collapse,abandonment and sometimes due to known collaborations 

That is the reason why we decided to 

 call the professionals in the built industry to sit together and talk about how we can 

Push sustainability so that building delivery in the country is something everybody will look at and say we have tried ,that is why we choose that collaboration” He said

The conference and agm which will run from October 22nd to 23fd at the podium international event center Ikeja has lined up. Activities  that will be both educating  and engaging to the delight of attendees 

The day will feature panel discussions, syndicate sessions, product exhibitions, networking opportunities, awards and dinner night 

Over the years the builders conference has remained an open forum for learning, dialogue and advocacy

This year the focus on collaboration and inclusiveness is about ensuring that everyone from government agencies to artisans  plays their part in achieving safer smarter and more resilient buildings across Nigeria.

Team Nigeria dominated the medals table at the Africa Para Badminton Championships 2025, with 36 medals, including 10 gold, 13 silver and 13 bronze as the competition concluded on Sunday.

The National Olympic Committee of Kenya came in second position with 11 medals, comprising four gold, two silver and five bronze medals at the tournament hosted at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, Abia.

Egypt rounded off the top three with eight medals, including three gold, one silver and four bronze.

Republic of Benin came in fourth position with one gold, two silver and two bronze, whereas Congo Democratic got fifth with one gold and two bronze.

Tunisia occupied the sixth position with  one silver and one bronze, as  Cameroun got six bronze for the seventh position.

Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Rwanda round off the top 10 with two bronze each as Mauritius  completed the medal table with one bronze.

Only Mozambique failed to win any medal among the 12 countries that participated in 19 events of the tournament that started on Oct. 7.

Meanwhile, African queen of para badminton,  Eniola Bolaji,  Chigozie Nnanna, Chukwuemeka Eze, Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, Mary Nathan, Chinyere Okoro, Munkwoba Gomanand Bello Tukur were among Nigeria’s gold medalists.

The trio of Bolaji, Nnanna and Nathan had won gold medals in their categories at the just-concluded First Abia Para Badminton International held between Sept. 30 and Oct. 5, at the same venue.

Also, Odinachi Uwalaka, Obinna Nwosu, Ifeanacho Ohaeri, Ebikoboere Brown, Abel David, James Akpan and Nendimwa Monday and others won silver for Nigeria on Sunday.

In a speech at the closing ceremony, Gov. Alex Otti of Abia extended warm congratulations and gratitude to all the athletes, officials and delegation that the event an extraordinary celebration of resilience and unity.

Otti, represented by Nwaobilor Ananaba, Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, said that the experience has been a priceless classroom for Nigeria.

“We have learned, improved and been inspired.

“And let me assure you – Abia will bid to host again, and when we do, we will offer an experience that will far surpass this pioneering effort,” he said.

In a goodwill message, President Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Francis Orbih said that the para athletes had demonstrated that sport is a powerful expression of ability, resilience and human dignity.

He thanked the Badminton World Federation and Badminton Confederation of Africa for their guidance, presence and unrelenting commitment to the advancement of para badminton in Africa 

 Orbih also expressed profound gratitude to Abia State Government, saying  governor Alex otti has  not only provided a world-class environment for competition, but  also created a home for friendship and unity among others.

Nottingham Forest striker and Nigeria international Taiwo Awoniyi has returned to full training after recovering from a serious abdominal injury sustained in May.

The 27-year-old forward had been sidelined after suffering a ruptured intestine, which required a two-stage surgical procedure.

PUNCH Online reported in May that the first phase of the operation was conducted and followed by an induced coma to allow medical staff to closely monitor his condition.

The second stage of the surgery, which involved closing the wound, was successfully completed on the third day.

Following the challenging recovery period, Awoniyi has now rejoined his teammates in training for the first time since May.

A post from Soar Super Eagles on Tuesday via X announced his return, stating, “Taiwo Awoniyi returns to full training after that serious abdominal injury in May. Great to see him back on the grass