By Joan Nwagwu The International Labour Organisation (ILO), Oxfam and civil society groups have partnered with the Federal Government to promote gender equality in Nigerian workplaces. Mrs Olaolu Olaitan, Director, Inspectorate Department, Ministry of Labour and Employment, said this on Thursday at the stakeholders’ re-validation meeting on the National WorldContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) on Wednesday unveiled a digital identity card and database platform to strengthen its farmers’ register and accurately capture the identity of members nationwide. AFAN also inaugurated an advisory board to represent the interests of members and engage government on theirContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The President of Cape Verde, José Neves, has reaffirmed his country’s commitment and determination to pursue initiatives that would strengthen community justice and integration in the West African sub-region. He made this known at the ECOWAS Court‘s 2025/2026 Legal Year celebration, with the theme: “ECOWAS Court andContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen ECOWAS Court President Justice Ricardo Gonçalves has appealed to the governments of ECOWAS member states to fully recognise the court’s authority and cooperate with it in enforcing the court’s judgments. He made the appeal while declaring open ECOWAS Court‘s 2025/2026 Legal Year celebration, with the theme: “ECOWASContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen Nigeria on Thursday in Abuja called for reforms in the ECOWAS Court of Justice to enhance community citizens’ access to justice, and address other contemporary challenges. The Attorney-General of the Federation , Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, stated this during the ECOWAS Court’s 2025/2026 Legal Year celebration, with themeContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha A new research report has advised Nigeria to take decisive steps to diversify its economy as global demand for fossil fuels continues to decline. The report, titled “Domestic Implications of Existing and Planned Oil and Gas Demand Reduction Strategies for Nigeria”, was authored by Dr Oluwasola Omoju.Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Henry Ndukuba, has called for a paradigm shift in Nigeria’s approach to nationhood, leadership and development. Ndukuba made the call in Abuja on Wednesday, while briefing newsmen on the occasion of country’s 65th independence anniversary. AccordingContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Dedicated Women Action and Advocacy for Rural and Urban Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Support in Nigeria, a coalition, has called for a strategic framework to expand its reach across the 36 states. The President of the group, Mrs Cordelia Agbo, made the call at aContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has “turned the corner” towards economic prosperity, assuring citizens that the worst is behind them. The president made the declaration in his national broadcast on Wednesday to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary. “I am pleased to report thatContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is strongly committed to policy continuity and stability of governance. Akume stated this in Abuja at the inauguration and maiden lecture of the Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement (RHGM) on Tuesday.Continue Reading
