By Olatunde Ajayi Prof. Antonia Simbine, Director-General (D-G), Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER), has emphasised the need for gender inclusiveness approach in the fight against corruption. Simbine said this in Ibadan on Thursday at the Actualizing Behaviour Change (ABC) Series, an ongoing NISER and Macarthur FoundationContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) is undergoing reforms to ensure greater effectiveness in achieving its mandate. The Executive Secretary of ECA, Mr Claver Gatete, said this in a statement on Thursday by the Communications Section of the UN body. The 2nd mid-year reviewContinue Reading
FG pledges continuous support to farmers, unveils agricultural census report By Okeoghene Akubuike The Federal Government says it will continue to support farmers and the farming community as they continue to contribute to the economic growth and development of the country. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. AbubakarContinue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says the release of N260 billion Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) revitalisation fund by the Federal Government is timely following recent cholera outbreak in the country. Oyintiloye, in a chat with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, said thatContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS), an independent civil society-led transnational democracy solidarity network, has urged collaboration between Civil Societies and Creatives to drive social change in the region. Dr Kojo Asante of WADEMOS made the call at the launch of ‘DemoCreatives’, in collaboration with YiagaContinue Reading
An Analysis by Salif Atojoko, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) The terminology ‘Green industrial economy’ does not resonate with many Nigerians, particularly because the country presently, at best, is a green industrial upstart. The country is confronted with a myriad of climate-related challenges, stemming from the encroachment of rising seaContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Tabitha-Abimbola Foundation, says providing hope to indigent and disadvantaged Nigerians should not be a task for government alone. The Founder, Mrs Abimbola Agbebiyi, noted that many citizens across various communities were in search of hope, which could be provided byContinue Reading
By Esenvosa Izah The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) says it is preparing a platform for ensuring an opportunity for government to interact with organised businesses for rewarding economic reforms. NECA Director-General Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde made this known at a news conference on Wednesday in Lagos, According to him, theContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike Some African and Caribbean leaders have stressed the need for Africa to form a united force and end the continuous dependency on non-African countries/continents. They spoke at the 3rd AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2024) at Nassau, The Bahamas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday departed Lagos at 11.06 a.m. for Pretoria. Tinubu is to attend inauguration of re-elected South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa. The president will return to Nigeria after the ceremony. Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other dignitaries saw Tinubu off at theContinue Reading
