By Abbas Bamalli A European Union (EU-funded) project has commenced a two-day capacity-building workshop for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across the North-West, to strengthen transparency and public confidence in civil society. The training, which opened on Tuesday in Kano, is part of the Scaling the Adoption of Self-Regulation Nigeria projectContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), in collaboration with the Farm Inputs Support Services (FISS) and other stakeholders, has validated a harmonised fertiliser application manual to improve soil health, food production and security. Mr Mohammed Ibrahim, Executive Secretary of NADF, said this at the National Stakeholder ValidationContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has called for a strong national response and sustained support for the alternative development programme recently initiated. This initiative was established to curb illicit cannabis cultivation, uplift rural communities and strengthen national security. Marwa spokeContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against fake websites circulating online and falsely claiming to be conducting recruitment into the Service. In a disclaimer issued via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the NIS clarified that it was not conductingContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has reiterated its commitment to aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to diversify the nation’s sports economy. The Director-General of NIS, Philip Shaibu, said this on Tuesday in Abuja during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) betweenContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Queen Juliet Endowment Foundation has commenced its annual women and youths empowerment programme in Kano State, with a target of empowering one million beneficiaries across Nigeria in 2026. The Founder of the foundation, Queen Juliet Uju-Obiaeli, made this known during the official inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Okigbo Chamberlin Dunkwu, President of the Nigeria Aquatics Federation (NAqF), has unveiled plans for talent discovery and grassroots development to improve swimming across the country. Speaking at a news conference, Dunkwu said “swimmers will not be idle in 2026”, with over six national youth tournaments scheduled. He saidContinue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye Dr David Olofu, a senatorial aspirant for 2027 Benue South Senatorial District, has outlined 12 priority areas for his legislative interventions. His Campaign Coordinator, Adakole Elijah, in Abuja on Monday, said that Olofu unveiled the agenda at a meeting with socio-cultural groups from the senatorial district inContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal A non-government organisation, Dele Shittu Foundation, has sponsored the mentorship of 27 youths in various fields including business, medicine, entrepreneurship and climate protection. The Chairman of Dele Group of Companies and promoter of the foundation, Dr Lanre Shittu, said that the youths were chosen across the federationContinue Reading
