By Joan Nwagwu The European Union (EU) has provided 13 million Euros to Nigeria to expand its social protection system. Mr Gautier Mignot, the EU Ambassador to Nigeria, made this announcement during the launch of the Sustainable Social Protection System in Nigeria, in Abuja. Mignot explained that the funding wouldContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The French government has commended the operational successes of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders. The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, gave the commendation while handing over some operationalContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in fostering a conducive business environment for economic growth. Bagudu said this at a virtual event organised by National Policy Advocacy Centre (NPAC), of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), inContinue Reading
By Chinemerem Ndinojue Ace Nigerian music superstar, Davido, has dropped a new single, ‘Be There Still’, as fans keenly wait for his upcoming fifth studio album, ‘5IVE’. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hit single released on Friday is a dynamic blend of Afrobeat and contemporary sounds.Continue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu Kaduna State Government has launched an electric vehicle (EV) initiative aimed at providing civil servants in the state with affordable and eco-friendly transportation. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the scheme was unveiled at the Murtala Square, Kaduna on Friday by Gov. Uba Sani, representedContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) says empowering women in the informal sector is essential for promoting gender equality. Ms Nkechi Abiola, the Union’s National Women Representative, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. Abiola saidContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has pledged to decongest custodial centres, as part of a comprehensive reform plan to transform the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS). Tunji-Ojo made the pledge at the second public hearing of an Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violationsContinue Reading
By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu Secondary school principals and teachers in Anambra State have been authorised to confiscate mobile phones brought to school by students. This is to curb distractions and enhance academic performance. Prof. Nkechi Ikediugwu, Chairman, Post Primary Schools Service Commission, Anambra State, gave the directive during in her addressContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Director of Prisons, Legal Aids Council, Olise Chukwuma, has reiterated the council’s commitment to providing legal representation for inmates lacking representation, in a bid to ensure that justice is served. Chukwuma made the commitment in Abuja at the second public hearing on alleged corruption and otherContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi The Court of Appeal in Abuja has restrained the enforcement of its judgment that upheld the Kano State Government’s repeal of the 2019 Emirate Council Law, pending the determination of a suit at the Supreme Court. The News Agency of (NAN) reports that the Court of AppealContinue Reading
