By Lilian Okoro The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) and other advocates have underscored the importance of empowering Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) through civic engagement. They made this known at an awareness programme organised by CCD in Lagos, to raise public awareness about civic engagement among PWDs inContinue Reading
By David Akpolo and Lilian Okoro The Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF), in partnership with USAID, is developing “My Period App” initiative, aimed at empowering young women and girls through education and economic opportunities. Mrs Iwalola Akin-Jimoh, YEF Executive Secretary, made the assertion at a Stakeholders Engagement Meeting organised byContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu The U.S. CDC says as Nigeria continues to experience multiple disease outbreaks, the need to build public health experts’ capacity in emergency preparedness and response becomes critical. Dr Muhammad Saleh of the U.S. CDC, said this in his presentation at a media roundtable held in LagosContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Unity and pride took center stage at the inaugural Savvy Initiative Recognition Awards (SIRA), celebrating the outstanding achievements and remarkable contributions to development of Africans in the diaspora. Mr Agod Savage, SIRA Chief Executive Officer /Founder, in a statement, on Friday in Lagos, said the initiativeContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Vice-Chairman of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Nigeria, Mrs Dorothy Ufot (SAN), has called for more Nigerian arbitrators to be included in disputes involving resident multinationals and host community. Ufot made the call in an interview at the ICC Nigeria and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)Continue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price of a litre of petrol increased from N545.83 in June 2023 to N750.17 in June 2024. It made the declaration in its Petrol Price Watch for June 2024 released in Abuja on Thursday. ItContinue Reading
By Segun Giwa The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) has advocated for digital birth registration for children in Nigeria. Celine Lafoucriere, Chief of UNICEF Field Office for South-West, said this at a two-day media dialogue on e-birth registration on Tuesday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
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
