FG to unveil national culture, tourism policies, IP protection framework

By Joshua Olomu Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, says the Federal Government is set to unveil reviewed National Tourism Policy, National Policy on Culture and a strong Intellectual Property (IP) protection framework. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Musawa made the disclosure while presentingContinue Reading

Expert calls for concerted efforts to check boys’ undue privileges

By Ibukun Emiola Stakeholders have been enjoined to collectively check the undue privileges and priority given to the boy child, making him injurious to society in the future. Dr Idowu Olanipekun, Programme Coordinator, Centre for Green and Sustainable Grassroots Farmers (ECOWAS Human Rights Farmers), made the call in Ibadan onContinue Reading

Pensioners’ scribe, Abatan, condemns demonisation of African traditions

By Akeem Abas Dr Olusegun Abatan, Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State, has lamented the demonisation of African traditions, calling for the return of traditional methods in solving complex issues. Abatan, in a news conference held at the Pensioners’ House, Agbarigo, in Ibadan on Friday, said it was highContinue Reading

Understanding your originality is key to finding purpose – Psychiatrist urges boys

By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Jibril Abdulmalik, has urged the boy child to appreciate his uniqueness and understand that his originality is key to finding and expressing his purpose. Abdulmalik gave the charge in a lecture organised by Twenty-One Five Child Foundation (TIFF) to celebrate the 2025 InternationalContinue Reading

NGO, partners launch youth mental health 24-hour helpline in Abuja

By Ibironke Ariyo The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA), in collaboration with the I Choose Life Foundation on Thursday launched toll-free helplines. The helplines: 018884575; 02018884575 and WhatsApp: 07047114738 aim to address youth mental health and substance abuse challenges across Nigeria. Speaking at the event in Abuja, the Executive DirectorContinue Reading