By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting inclusion, digital literacy and social protection for Nigerian children as part of activities for the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, stated this at a media briefing ahead ofContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Business Women of Influence for Renewed Hope Agenda (BWI-RHA), says it is set to canvass for massive votes to ensure President Bola Tinubu’s continuity and the harvest of benefits from his reforms. Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, National Convener and Director-General of the group, made this knownContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Social Development Action Trust (SDA-Trust), an NGO, has pledged support for the Federal Character Commission (FCC) to strengthen inclusive governance, enhance fairness and balanced representation in public service. This is contained in a statement issued by Yunus Abdulhamid, Manager, Strategic Communications and Influencing, SDA-Trust on FridayContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Friday after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda aimed at attracting investment and positioning Nigeria for economic growth. The President’s aircraft touched down at about 7:12 p.m. at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, says Nigeria has sufficient domestic liquidity to close its infrastructure deficit if transparent structures are put in place to attract and secure investments. Sule said this in Abuja while delivering his keynote address during the 2026 Infrastructure Dialogue. TheContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s informal settlements into dignified, liveable communities across the country. Darma made the commitment during a courtesy visit by the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP), led by its NationalContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Henry Ndukuba, Archbishop, Metropolitan and Primate of All Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has urged Nigerians to rise above fear, insecurity and economic hardship by becoming instruments of peace, hope and unity. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Synod of the Abuja Diocese in Abuja onContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Federal High Court, Abuja on Friday, reprimanded Johnmary Jideobi, and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, for lack of diligence in pursuing the suit filed to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan’s 2027 presidential bid. Justice Peter Lifu, who described the plaintiff and his lawyer’s attitudes, as “unacceptable,” awardedContinue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan Mr Yemi Adelakun, Convener of the 2026 Cooperative Housing Summit Africa (CHOSA-AFRICA), says cooperative housing is gaining attention as a practical approach to addressing the growing housing challenges faced by many African countries. Adelakun made the call at a news conference on Friday in Abuja ahead ofContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has said that the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are sacrosanct for their survival and wellness and must be protected and implemented. The Acting Director of CCD, Mr Godwin Unumeri, said this in Akure on Friday duringContinue Reading
