By Isaiah Eka The House of Representatives Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration has charged the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, Akwa Ibom, to maintain satisfactory level of accountability and effective service delivery. Its Deputy Chairman, Mr Uduak Ududoh, gave the charge during the committee’s oversight visit to theContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Bashir Onifade, the Chairman of Institute for Dietetics, Kwara State Chapter, says nutrients play a crucial role in strengthening the immune system, which helps the body prevent, fight, and recover from communicable diseases. Onifade stated this on Thursday in Ilorin while speaking on the sidelines ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has commenced training of judges on competition and consumer protection laws, to enhance clear adjudication of consumer issues. The three-day training was organised in collaboration with the National Judicial Institute (NJI). Speaking at the training in Abuja, the ExecutiveContinue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for improved funding for women and adolescent health to advance rights, justice, and equality. Dr Sulaiman Bashir, Executive Director of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and four others until March 25 for hearing. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik adjourned theContinue Reading
By Opeyemi Gbemiro The Executive Chairman, Kogi Civil Service Commission, Mr Muhammed Tanko, has commended Gov. Ahmed Ododo for his humane disposition towards civil servants in the state. Tanko gave the commendation on Wednesday in Lokoja while addressing members of staff of the commission. He noted that the recent approvalContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, says that competition and consumer protection laws are the most dynamic and litigated fields of legal practice across jurisdictions. Kekere-Ekun said this at a three-day strategic judicial training on “Competition and Consumer Protection Laws” held in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba The President and Chairman of Council of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN), Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, has urged financial professionals to embrace ethical leadership. Olanrewaju, who made the call in Lagos at the CIBN Ramadan Lecture 2.0 held at Bankers House, said that ethical leadershipContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi Nestlé Nigeria Plc says its newly launched “Nestlé for Good” campaign is aimed at highlighting its role in improving nutrition, supporting communities and promoting environmental sustainability in Nigeria. Its Managing Director, Mr Wassim Elhusseini, during the media launch in Lagos, said the initiative brings together the company’sContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid Nigeria and other stakeholders have faulted the proposed N1.45 trillion allocation to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAF) in the 2026 budget. The stakeholders include the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), the Community of Agriculture Non-State Actors (COANSA), and Young FarmersContinue Reading
