By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete actions to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership and governance in Nigeria. The Executive Director of GJF, Ms Ann Iyonu, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a high-level policy dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’sContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Dr Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has called for policies that strengthen citizens’ participation in Nigeria’s democratic process. Adebayo made the call at an Iftar (Breaking of fast) hosted in Abuja on Thursday by his wife, Princess Lillian Adebayo,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun As the world commemorates the 2026 Glaucoma Week, the physical and socio-economic burden of glaucoma continues to have a significant impact on affected individuals and their immediate families. Ms Celestina Oahimin, 49, who lost her sight to glaucoma, recounted her ordeal and the significant impact of livingContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Women leaders have stressed mentorship, inclusive leadership and strong corporate governance as vital tools for building resilient organisations and expanding opportunities for future female leaders. They made the call on Wednesday at a Chartered Institute of Directors (CIoD) Nigeria women’s group event with the themed, ‘Give toContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Government officials, international partners and policy experts have called for stronger action to protect women’s rights and expand their role in governance and peacebuilding. The stakeholders made the call in Abuja on Wednesday at a one-day dialogue to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration. The themeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, has pledged to address infrastructure and operational challenges hindering businesses at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex. Oduwole made the pledge during a visit and inspection of the complex along Badagry Expressway on Wednesday in Lagos. The NewsContinue Reading
By Patience Omoha A Magistrates’ Court in Abuja has adjourned until April 15 the case of alleged breach of trust and cheating filed against a civil servant, Priscilla Dombin. The police charged Dombin with three counts of breach of trust, cheating and criminal intimidation. Magistrate Lami Sani fixed the dateContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Nigeria has secured the right to host the fifth edition of the biannual Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) in 2027, with a pledge to accelerate and transform intra-African trade and investment. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, affirmed Nigeria’s pride at the development duringContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government says the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) Project will play a critical role in boosting irrigation, integrating reliable power solutions and strengthening national food security. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, said this at the second meeting ofContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Dame Julie Donli, Executive Chairman of the Roost Foundation, has called for collective action to eliminate gender bias and harmful practices against women and girls. Donli made the call on Tuesday in Abuja to mark the 2026 celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), observed globally on MarchContinue Reading
