By Lucy Ogalue The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has urged African countries to move beyond pilot programme initiatives and focus on scaling up successful development models across the continent. Dr Jide Okeke, Director of Regional Programmes at the Regional Bureau for Africa, UNDP advocated this at the ongoing 2026Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and the European Union (EU) have urged the 2026 Legislative Internship Programme participants to actively contribute to Nigeria’s democratic development and governance processes. Mr Clement Nwankwo, the Executive Director of PLAC, made the call on Monday in Abuja at theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Dandalin Makiyaya (Coalition of Herders) has commended the Federal Government for its commitment to investing 2.5 billion dollars in livestock development and the transformation of Nigeria’s dairy sector. The National Organising Secretary of the group, Mr Comrade Pariya, gave the commendation in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it is advancing plans and strategic interventions to create economic opportunities for 37,000 women and young people in the dairy value chain, covering production, processing and marketing activities. The Minister of Livestock Development, Alhaji Idi Maiha, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Abujah Racheal, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In July 2014, Nigeria stood at the edge of what could have been a catastrophic public health collapse. Patrick Sawyer, a Liberian-American diplomat infected with Ebola Virus Disease, arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and later collapsed. Few could haveContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The People, Planet and Peace Foundation, a Nigerian non-governmental organisation (NGO), says it will collaborate with the Rotary Club Lomé Zenith on tree planting to mitigate the impact of climate change in Togo. Mr Olatunji Francisco, Lead, Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC), an initiative of the foundation,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development (FMWASD) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusivity, equal opportunities and strengthening protection mechanisms for all Nigerian children, regardless of gender, disability or background. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FMWASD minister, stated this in Abuja while hosting children at theContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to the successful implementation of the environmental restoration of Ogoniland under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP). Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Head of EU Delegation to Nigeria and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), stated this on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government has called on development partners, donor agencies and the diplomatic community to deepen support for the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) for completion of the Ogoniland restoration programme. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Conference onContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Experts and scholars at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are set to discuss Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and 6th Generation technology during the Nigeria International Conference on Digital Transformation (NIGERCON). The conference is expected to boost Nigeria’s digital economy, research excellence and industry innovation. TheContinue Reading
