By Emmanuel Oloniruha Dr Esther Okereke, the presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement (NRM) for the 2027 general election, has called on Nigerians to work together to rebuild the country and overcome its socio-economic challenges. Okereke made the call on Friday in Abuja at a news conference titled “NigeriaContinue Reading
Rights By Joan Nwagwu Nigeria has been given September deadline to report to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on steps taken to address labour rights concerns. Mr Nuhu Toro, Secretary-General of Trade Union Congress (TUC), disclosed this on Friday while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the ongoing 113th InternationalContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude A maternal health expert, Dr Victory Njoku, says women’s health should be a priority and not be considered a luxury. Njoku, who spoke in Abuja ahead of the forthcoming event titled “Her Health, Her Power Conference 2026,” said a sustainable Africa could not be built withoutContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The Kwara Government has pledged commitment towards investment in human capital development in the state. Mr Raheem Abdulbaki, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, stated this in Ilorin while speaking at a capacity workshop organised for public procurement officers of theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) is collaborating with the Nigerian Tourism Development Authority (NTDA) to showcase tourism potential of the country during the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF). The President and Chairman of Council of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, gave the assurance when theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) says kidnappings and unsafe learning environments are denying millions of Nigerian children opportunities to play, learn, thrive and enjoy childhood. The Chief of UNICEF Lagos Field Office, Celine Lafoucriere, said this at the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of Play,Continue Reading
Mr Santus Ofana, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency, has reaffirmed his victory in the party’s primary election, urging party members and supporters to disregard claims challenging the outcome of the exercise. Ofana made the clarification at a news conference on Friday, insisting that the primaryContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku and Rose Okudaye Food industry stakeholders have urged Nigeria to accelerate local production of food ingredients, saying the country is losing significant economic value through avoidable imports. The stakeholders spoke at the 12th Regional Food Science and Technology Summit organised by the Lagos Chapter of theContinue Reading
By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu The Nigerian Publishers Association (NPA) has urged the Federal Ministry of Education to review its proposed textbook ranking policy, emphasising the need for broader stakeholder consultation and transparency. Mr Lukman Dauda, the President of NPA, made the appeal on Wednesday in Ikeja at a news conference organisedContinue Reading
By Oyinkolade Oyintutu Step Up Nigeria, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to enact a whistleblower protection law to safeguard citizens who expose wrongdoing and corruption in the country. The Director of Programmes of the organisation, Feranmi Iyanda, made the call on Thursday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
