By Wandoo Sombo A former Commissioner for Lands and Survey in Benue, Mr John Tondu, says frustrating Local Government administration contributes to worsening insecurity across the country. Tondu, a former governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said full autonomy for local governments was the only lasting solution toContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Thursday in Akure, gave out grants to 500 small scale women entrepreneurs in Ondo State under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) in collaboration with the Tony Elumelu Foundation. Mrs Tinubu, who was represented by Mrs Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa, wife ofContinue Reading
Bill By Adekunle Williams A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Stephen Ogundipe, says the new Tenancy Bill of the House aims to protect tenants against exploitation by estate agents. Ogundipe, Chairman, House Committee on Information, said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the Niger state Ministry for Basic and Secondary Education have unveiled a report highlighting the devastating impact of insecurity on education in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the report was unveiled on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Nana Hauwa Musa Mr Abdu Mohammed, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), has urged collective commitment towards building a resilient, sustainable, and fair electricity sector. Mohammed, also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NISO, said this at a stakeholder’s engagement with NISO Management on TarriffContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili No fewer than 800 young Nigerians across the six geopolitical zones have participated in a competition to design policy initiatives to solve national challenges. Mr Ayokunnu Ojeniyi, Founder, Future Pathways Development Initiative, an NGO, disclosed this at an event tagged, Policy Conference for Youths and Awards Ceremony,Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has joined the global call to support young people leading grassroots actions for sustainable development. CYMS Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka, while marking the 2025 International Youth Day in Abuja, said the 2025 United Nations theme, ‘Local YouthContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government and relevant stakeholders in human rights protection have expressed commitment towards tackling poverty and ensuring social protection amongst the vulnerable for sustainable development. Dr Yusuf Sununu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made this commitment at a Dialogue on Social Protections in Nigeria,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has called on the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to enfore the Campus Master Plan (CMP) policies for universities and ploytechnics. Dr Ogbonna Chime, the NITP President,Continue Reading
By Chiazo Ogbolu Women travelling with their husbands should be co-drivers instead of rubbing powder, looking at mirrors and adjusting headgears, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised. The Costain Unit Commander of FRSC in Lagos State, Chief Route Commander Victor Okelola, gave the advice in an interview withContinue Reading
