Former SDP presidential candidate urges INEC to respect party autonomy

By Aderogba George Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to avoid interfering in the internal affairs of political parties. He spoke at a meeting with journalists on Friday in Abuja immediately after Supreme Court ruling that dismissed INEC’sContinue Reading

Nigeria certifies first social standards professionals

By Patricia Amogu Nigeria has certified its first cohort of Social Standards Professionals and inducted a 21-member advisory board under the Nigerian Social Standards Professional Certification Programme (NSSPCP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is part of a broader World Bank-supported initiative involving 11 implementing entities,Continue Reading

FG launches 1GOV digital content system at water ministry

By Akpan Glory The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV Enterprise Content Management System (ECMS) to enhance digital governance and improve service delivery. The launch, held on Thursday in Abuja, marks the ministry’s transition from paper-based operations to a smart, integrated and technology-driven work environment.Continue Reading

FG vows results-driven oversight to transform agriculture sector

By Doris Esa The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari has reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming agriculture as a driver of food security and inclusive prosperity. Kyari spoke on Thursday at the Combined National Project Steering Committee (NPSC) Meeting in Abuja. He said the NPSCContinue Reading

AFAN to hold general assembly to attract foreign investors

By Patricia Amogu The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will hold a three-day general assembly aimed at attracting foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of AFAN, Dr Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday in Abuja. Rabiu-Mudi said the general assembly, scheduledContinue Reading