By Justina Auta Stakeholders have called for stronger collaboration, inclusive policies and rights-based approaches to improve access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services for migrants, refugees and displaced populations. The call was made at the Safe Passage Project Summit themed, “Advancing Equitable SRHR Services for Migrants, Refugees,Continue Reading
By Jumoke Olaitan The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) on Wednesday unveiled the “Make It Count” project aimed at strengthening independent media and promoting human rights reporting in Nigeria. The project was unveiled at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja attended by media practitioners, civil society organisations,Continue Reading
By Olajide Idowu The Director-General of the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, has warned that it will no longer be business as usual for producers and importers of substandard products in the country. Okeke gave the warning on Wednesday in Osogbo during the presentation of Mandatory ConformityContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Former Lagos State Governor and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday called on members of the legal profession to play a more active role in addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. Fashola said the responsibility should not be left solely to politicians and security agencies.Continue Reading
By Daniel Obaje The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) and Novel Communications Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a comprehensive political information compendium. This is aimed at promoting informed voter participation and strengthening Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Chairman of NovelContinue Reading
By Ifeanyi Olannye Dr Adebowale Adedokun, the Director-General, Bureau for Public Procurement (BPP), has charged state governments to ensure effective utilisation of available resources to ease pressure on the Federal Government. Adedokun made the call on Wednesday during a courtesy visit to the Delta Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, atContinue Reading
On the morning of Jun. 10, Li Qiang, Deputy Director of the Banfangzi Protection Station in the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in Shaanxi Province, and his colleague set off early on their routine patrol with inspection equipment. The patrol route from the Banfangzi Protection Station to the Giant Panda EcologicalContinue Reading
Gwagwalada Area Council secretariat Infrastructure By Titilayo Adesina/Uche Bibilari Some residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have urged the newly inaugurated council chairman, Mr Kasim Mohammed, to prioritise infrastructure and service delivery across the council. The residents spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Abujah Racheal The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) says human-to-human transmission continues to contribute to the spread of Lassa fever in affected communities. The agency said on Tuesday that human-to-human transmission fuelled Lassa fever spread particularly among healthcare workers and caregivers. Dr Banji Ipadeola,Continue Reading
By Constance Athekame, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) With a population surpassing 240 million, Nigeria’s rapid growth and economic development are driving a massive surge in the demand for reliable, affordable, and effective energy. The country’s persistent electricity challenges continue to affect businesses across the country.Continue Reading
