By Christian Njoku Dr Macphalane Ejah, the Country Director, International Training Research and Advocacy Project, says the society has been unfair to the boy child. Ejah made the statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Friday in commemoration of the 2025 International DayContinue Reading
By Ibukun Emiola Stakeholders have been enjoined to collectively check the undue privileges and priority given to the boy child, making him injurious to society in the future. Dr Idowu Olanipekun, Programme Coordinator, Centre for Green and Sustainable Grassroots Farmers (ECOWAS Human Rights Farmers), made the call in Ibadan onContinue Reading
By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko A Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Jibril Abdulmalik, has urged the boy child to appreciate his uniqueness and understand that his originality is key to finding and expressing his purpose. Abdulmalik gave the charge in a lecture organised by Twenty-One Five Child Foundation (TIFF) to celebrate the 2025 InternationalContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) says it will ensure the contracted catering facilities comply with standards while serving meals to Nigerian pilgrims. The commission’s Medina Feeding Committee, headed by Alhaji Abdullahi Kabir, said this in a statement issued by its Public Affairs Officer, Malam AhmadContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says it is committed to strengthening service delivery among Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) through effective management of administrative data. The Statistician-General (S-G) of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, stated this during a two-day In-Boarding Training of Integrated Systems of Administrative StatisticsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Entrepreneurship Centre for Women Development (ECWD), a non-governmental organisation, has been inaugurated to promote inclusive economic growth and empower women across Nigeria. Dr Eunice Emmanuel, President and Chief Executive Officer of ECWD, during the inauguration in Abuja, described the initiative as a symbol of hope, empowerment,Continue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed commitment to cooperative education and management in recognition of cooperative societies ‘ critical role in nurturing nano, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Sanwo-Olu made the reaffirmation at theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has pledged his support for Joshua Aiyenuro, Chief Executive Officer, T-Jos Signature, as he embarks on a Guinness World Record attempt for the Longest Haircut Marathon. The governor, who made the pledge on Thursday at a meeting in his Abuja Lodge,Continue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu and Ibukun Emiola Mr Tesleem Kareem, Conservator of Park (CP), Old Oyo National Park, has said the park, though grappling with sustainability challenges, remained one of Nigeria’s most valuable ecological and cultural treasures. Kareem, in a special report on the park by the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Salif Atojoko The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Sen. Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria’s economy is witnessing a significant turnaround, driven by bold reforms, improved coordination, and a renewed focus on national priorities. In an interview for an upcoming documentary marking President Bola Tinubu’s second anniversary, he saidContinue Reading
