By Aderogba George The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), has commended all its partners in the fight against human trafficking, saying their collaboration is yielding positive results. The Director-General (D-G) of the agency, Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi who also called for more synergy, stated this inContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a report seeking the adoption of laws and policies on quotas and gender balance in decision making in the region. The report of the joint Committee on Social Affairs, Gender and Women Empowerment, was presented to the parliament on Monday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Ibrahim Goni, Conservator-General, National Park Service, has called for substantial climate finance to address the challenges posed by climate change in West Africa. Oladipo Cornelius, Assistant Conservator-General (ACG), National Park Service, in a statement on Monday, said the conservator-general made a presentation at the UNFCCC COP28Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has congratulated Victor Osimhen, and Asisat Oshoala for securing the coveted titles of Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the Year. The duo won the awards at the 2023 Confederation of African Football (CAF) awards, shooting into theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The International and Ibero-American Foundation for Administration and Public Policy (FIIAPP) has conducted a capacity building programme against human trafficking for workers at the country ‘s points of entry and exit within the Lagos axis. Mr Federico Millan, team leader of Action Against Trafficking in Persons andContinue Reading
By Usman Aliyu The African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) at COP28 have called for the tripling of renewable energy in Africa, more focus on adaptation and increased adaptation finance to the continent. The organisations made the call at its meeting at the ongoing climate change conference known as COP28 inContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta) has urged the National Assembly to recommend robust strategies to prevent kidnappings in the country. Nwoko representing Delta North, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He said the joint committees of theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders on Thursday advocated for more investment, collaboration and political will to prevent Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and access to justice for survivors. They made the call at a national dialogue organised by Agents for Citizen-Driven Transformation (ACT), in partnership with Women’s Rights Advancement andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta President Bola Tinubu and other prominent Nigerians have called for more humanitarian initiatives that would impact people’s lives and usher national development. They made the appeal at a posthumous public presentation of the book: Al Muqaddama Fi Ilmit Tajweed and inauguration of Hajja Inna Wakili Adamu IslamicContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko, (PDP -Delta North), says establishing an agency for malaria eradication, waste management and waste-to-power in the country will play a vital role in fostering sustainable urban development. Nwoko said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday.Continue Reading
