By Perpetua Onuegbu Some civil society organisations (CSOs) have urged the National Assembly to reject bills capable of threatening civic space, constitutional freedoms and democratic governance in Nigeria. The CSOs stated this at a joint news conference on Monday in Abuja over what they described as growing restrictive and repressiveContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for dedicated financing mechanisms, including a women’s political endowment fund, to eliminate financial barriers limiting women’s political participation across West Africa. The call formed part of the Abuja Action Agenda adopted at the Women’s Political Leadership Forum on FridayContinue Reading
By Ijendu Iheaka The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu wants a peaceful South-East where Nigerians live in peace and enjoy stability and development in the region. Idris said this on Friday at a news conference on the sidelines of the South-East Regional SecurityContinue Reading
By Ihechinyere Chigemeri-Uwom The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the Federal Government is paying unprecedented attention to the development of the South-East through inclusive governance. Idris stated this on Friday during a breakfast meeting with newsmen in Umuahia, Abuja. The minister dismissed claims that theContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Ahmed Sanusi, has warned purchasers, receivers and dealers in stolen public infrastructure that the command will intensify efforts against vandalism nationwide. Sanusi gave the warning during a news conference on Friday in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the recent appointment of Chief Femi Fani-Kayode as Nigeria’s High Commissioner-designate to South Africa by President Bola Tinubu. This is contained in a statement signed by Dr Smart Nwobi, NUSA President General, made available to the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, the outgoing Registrar of Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, on Friday, said strong institutions built on integrity, technology and transparency remained the key to sustaining public confidence in tertiary admissions system. Oloyede stated this during the handover ceremony to his successor, Prof. Segun AinaContinue Reading
By Edith Tsokar The Federal Government has begun moves to train about 11,700 teachers in Federal Unity Colleges in Artificial Intelligence (AI), following the signing of an agreement for the nationwide rollout of an AI Teacher Capacity Development Programme. The Director, Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, FolasadeContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders in Nigeria’s environmental sector have called for the adoption of real-time data and low-cost technology to strengthen environmental governance, climate action, accountability and evidence-based policymaking across communities and institutions nationwide. The call was made on Thursday at a National Stakeholder Discussion organised by the Media AwarenessContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade Family Homes Funds Limited (FHFL) says the absence of reliable housing data remains a major obstacle to effective planning, policymaking and regulation in Nigeria’s housing sector. The Executive Director, Operations, FHFL, Dr Emeka Inegbu, said this during the ongoing Stakeholders Validation Workshop on the National Housing DataContinue Reading
