By Akpan Glory The Standsafe Society Against Drugs and Substance Abuse (SSADASA), a non-governmental organisation, has called for urgent action to address drug abuse, noting its links to Nigeria’s broader development challenges. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, the organisation’s Executive Director, Mr Godwin Bebiem, identifiedContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), to address water challenges at several Air Force bases across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, revealed this collaboration during a meeting withContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman Electricity stakeholders on Tuesday, gathered in Abuja to discuss safety regulation in the industry. The gathering was at the 4th edition of the Stakeholders Roundtable for the Enforcement of Technical Standards, Regulations and Mandate of the Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency (NEMSA). The theme of the roundtableContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Amb. Richard Mills, U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, says his country is working to strengthen healthcare, transparency, and human rights in Nigeria, stressing that the nation requires progress in key areas. Mills, who made this known in a statement issued by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on MondayContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe/ Oluwatope Lawanson Lagos State Head of Service, Mr Bode Agoro, has joined private sector stakeholders on Friday in unveiling a free, soundproof library and a recreational park. This initiative aims to foster a reading culture among the youth and provide them with a sense of community. TheContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed belief that the economy would end the current year in positive growth of three to four per cent. LCCI president, Mr Gabriel Idahosa, said this at the chamber’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday in Lagos. He,Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Christian Blind Mission (CBM) has announced that Kebbi, Sokoto, and Katsina states will benefit from a 4.8 million euro disability-focused project funded by the German Government through its Humanitarian Assistance programme. Dr Rainer Brockhaus, Chief Executive Officer of CBM, made the announcement on Wednesday in AbujaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The 2024 Womanity Index report has revealed that Lagos, Rivers, and Ekiti states recorded the highest responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices against women and girls. The report was released on Wednesday in Abuja by Invictus Africa, a civic organisation promoting human rights and genderContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The National Coalition of Civil Society to End Child Marriage has urged stakeholders to ensure girls have access to education, economic opportunities, and autonomy. Mr Olorunfemi Olusegun, Co-chair of the FCT Coalition, made this call during a courtesy visit to the Community Leader of Gwarinpa in AbujaContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has announced that Nigerian tourists can now apply for visas without the need to submit their passports. He made this declaration on Tuesday during the opening of the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Cape Town, whichContinue Reading
