By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Regional Development Ministry is collaborating with the European Union on security, trainings, empowerment, and provision of basic amenities across the six geopolitical zones. The Minister of Regional Development, Abubakar Momoh, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, when he received the EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, MrContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Helpline Social Support Initiative has shortlisted over 100 women and young girls from across Africa to participate in the inaugural Africa Women Conference (AWC) Women and Girls Digital Technology Hub. Arome Ibrahim, Programme Director of the AWC Digital Tech Hub, who announced this in a statementContinue Reading
By Thompson Yamput A Nollywood legend, Binta Ayo-Mogaji and Dr Azeezat Abiola-Amusat, founder of Abiola Beauty Concept, are among 15 Africans and Americans honoured with the prestigious Afro Awards 2025 for their humanitarian services. The AFRO awards, scheduled for Oct. 25 in Los Angeles, California, is an annual and nonContinue Reading
By Justina Auta An NGO, Okapi Children Cancer Foundation (OkapiCCF) has donated over N39.5 million to selected hospitals in the FCT to bridge gaps in access to quality healthcare for underprivileged children with cancer. Ms Kemi Adekanye, Founder, OkapiCCF, made this known during the 2025/2026 presentation on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reassured community citizens of its unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace and security across the sub-region for unity and economic development. ECOWAS Peace Fund Manager, Mr Dieudonne Nikiema, made this known on Wednesday in Lagos at aContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo Mr Philip Shaibu, the Director-General of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), has reiterated his commitment to restoring the institute`s lost glory after years of neglect and institutional rot. Shaibu, who stated this while addressing newsmen on the state of infrastructure decay at the institute`s office inContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The 16th Emir of Kano, His Highness Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to take ownership of their history by documenting the lives and legacies of those who shaped society. He warned that “if we do not write our history, others will write it for us.”Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah President Bola Tinubu has declared his administration’s commitment to transforming the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) into a fully digital, proactive and people-centered ombudsman to strengthen democratic accountability and public trust. The President made this known on Tuesday at the 2025 Global Ombudsman Summit and the 50th anniversaryContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang The Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sen. Sunday Katung, has said that the proposed Sickle Cell Disorder Research and Therapy Centres would gulp N4.7 billion when established. Katung who sponsored the bill which has scaled second reading in the Senate, made this known in an interviewContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria Foundation (PSNF), has launched a new humanitarian outreach programme, targeting vulnerable women in underserved areas with health education and relief packages. The initiative, which is the first of its kind by the foundation, began in Lugbe, Abuja, is aimed at increasing accessContinue Reading
