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Information Minister urges NUJ to join fight against fake news
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Information Minister urges NUJ to join fight against fake news

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By Collins Yakubu-Hammer

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has called on the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to support the Federal Government’s efforts to combat fake news and misinformation.

Idris made the appeal on Friday in Abuja when he received the NUJ President, Alhaji Alhassan Yahaya, who paid him a courtesy visit.

The minister expressed concern over the growing use of AI to create deepfake videos that falsely depict public officials in compromising situations, warning that such content has damaged reputations and traumatised families.

“AI can be used both positively and negatively, you can be seated here, and someone could superimpose another person’s face onto your body, completely misrepresenting you. These deepfakes have been used to destroy lives, ”Idris said.

He revealed that the federal government is working closely with the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to sanitise the digital space while preserving freedom of expression.

“As a government, we are committed to cleaning up the social media space without infringing on citizens’ rights. Fortunately, the international community is also taking this threat seriously, with UNESCO at the forefront,” he said.

Idris urged the NUJ to play an active role in safeguarding the integrity of journalism by combating disinformation and identifying quacks in the profession.

He also encouraged the union to promote ethical reporting among citizen journalists and the general public.

The minister announced the establishment of a UNESCO-approved Category 2 Media and Information Literacy (MIL) Institute in Nigeria; the first of its kind globally.

The institute, he said, would train journalists, students, and citizens to critically assess digital content, counter misinformation, and promote responsible media engagement.

He congratulated the NUJ on its 70th anniversary and reaffirmed the Tinubu administration’s commitment to press freedom, calling it essential to sustaining Nigeria’s democracy.

In his remarks, Yahaya commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing a media professional as Information Minister and pledged the union’s support for promoting the administration’s achievements.

He also briefed the minister on activities planned to mark the NUJ’s 70th anniversary, at which Idris is expected to serve as Chief Host. (NAN)

Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Tosin Kolade

NAWOJ honours FCT minister, NAN editor, 17 others
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NAWOJ honours FCT minister, NAN editor, 17 others

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By Lucy Ogalue

Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has honoured 19 Nigerians including Dr Mariya Mahmoud, Minister of State, FCT for their outstanding contributions to the growth of journalism.

Also honoured were Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, Director-General, Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja and Mrs Ese Ekama-Williams, Assistant-Editor-In-Chief News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the recognition was part of the activities lined up for the 2025 conference of NAWOJ Zone D which held in Abuja.

The NAWOJ Zone D comprises all the states in the North-Central geo-political zone which includes Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and Federal Capital Territory.

The event with the theme: “Curbing Insecurity: The Role of Female Journalists in National Security” attracted female journalists from all the constituent states and other notable Nigerians.

Also honoured were past national officials among them, Mrs Biliquees Olademeji, former deputy national president, Usena Banshika Akila and Lucy Chidaba both former national secretaries.

Others were Gloria Thomas, Martha James, Hassana Joan-Kpetu,  Ese Ekama-Williams, Veronica Ogbole, Habibatullah  Abdullahi, Jamila Chinwe-Abubabar and Salamatu Babatunde who received post humous award.

The association also recognised the former zonal secretaries: Tongnaam Dada, Leah Thomas, Joyce Bur Akuraga, Ladi Emmanuel and Nancy Orshi, while Blessing Adewole got another post humous award.

Responding after the award, Mrs Mahmoud pledged to support female journalists especially those in the FCT to tackle challenges facing them in the discharge of their duties.

She said that female journalists have issues ranging from safety, gender-based harassment and other limitations which require joint efforts to address.

“This award is a tonic for me to further assist in addressing the challenges facing the media through policy reforms, training, advocacy and a more united front,” she said.

Vice President, NAWOJ Zone D, Mrs Chizoba Ogbeche, while highlighting on the roles of some of the recipients, said that Ekama-Williams’ contributions as vice president marked a significant era in the history of female journalists in the zone.

Ogbeche said, as a respected journalist and leader, Williams demonstrated excellence, integrity, and passion, inspiring colleagues both in print and broadcast media to compete with their male counterparts.

“This recognition affirms her impactful roles in championing journalistic excellence and gender equality in the media space,” she said.

On her part, Ekama-Williams who served as vice president in the year 2013, said that the award meant so much to her.

“I dedicate this award, firstly to God, my family and NAN family, especially our Managing Director, Malam Ali M Ali, who is doing a great job to boost the morale of journalists in the agency.

She pledged to continue to drive the course of NAWOJ, to better the lots of the society especially the women folk in the country.

She called on young female journalists to develop interest in the affairs of the association, adding that it helps to provide the needed protection among other advantages. (NAN)(www.nanneews.ng)

Edited by Francis Onyeukwu

Abiola’s wife lauds Tinubu over Nigeria’s IMF debt settlement
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Abiola’s wife lauds Tinubu over Nigeria’s IMF debt settlement

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By Mercy Neme

Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, wife of late Chief MKO Abiola, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his economic reforms, resulting in the repayment of $3.4 billion dollars debt owed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

In a statement she personally signed on Friday, Duke-Abiola noted that the milestone had sparked celebrations and renewed hope in Nigeria’s economic future.

“The repayment is not a fluke; it is the outcome of careful strategic planning and unwavering commitment to improving Nigeria’s socio-economic rating globally,” Duke-Abiola said.

She described the development as a historic milestone, attributing it to President Tinubu’s visionary leadership, meticulous economic management, and commitment to sustainable growth and development.

By repaying the debt, Duke-Abiola believed President Tinubu has restored hope and ameliorated the doldrums, ultimately freeing Nigeria from “Neo-colonial shackles.

“The toga of indebtedness to IMF has been removed just like Singapore and Switzerland, which hold some of the strongest passports in the world.

”Nigeria is truly free from Neo-colonial shackles. We are free at last,” she added.

Duke-Abiola noted that under President Tinubu, Nigeria has fully repaid a debt that stood at $1.61 billion when he assumed office in 2023, reduced it to $1.37 billion by Jan. 5, 2024; $933.03 million by July 10, 2024; and $472.06 million by Jan. 8, 2025 before being completely settled in May 2025.

She emphasised that President Tinubu’s leadership is yielding results, setting the pace for a new era of fiscal responsibility, infrastructural development and better social service delivery.

“President Tinubu’s leadership is yielding results. Nigeria is not just settling debts but setting the pace for a new era of fiscal responsibility, infrastructural development and better social service delivery,” she said.

Duke-Abiola also reflected on her personal experience during the 2023 general elections.

According to her, during the last elections when I was mobilising nationwide voters for President Tinubu, some people were angry and decided to get a former orderly to frame me that I asked a cook to assault an orderly.

“I thank God for my complete vindication and exoneration,” she added.

She expressed admiration for President Tinubu, saying, “the world should watch out because Tinubu is a President poised to surpass Donald Trump of the U.S. in international negotiations and surpass Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso.

“I know all this because I have known his patriotic mindset for over 30 years.”

Duke-Abiola advised Nigerians not to overheat the polity, adding that President Tinubu came prepared as an “Angel of Restoration”. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Chioma Ugboma

FCTA engages wives of traditional rulers to end GBV 
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FCTA engages wives of traditional rulers to end GBV 

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By Philip Yatai

Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has engaged the wives of traditional rulers to change negative social norms and other forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) across the territory.

The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with the Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers Association (WOFCTTRA), in Abuja.

Benjamins-Laniyi described the initiative as a “unique model” of community engagement for collective action towards ending violence against children, women and girls, and other forms of GBV.

She added that WOFCTTRA, with representatives from the 17 chiefdoms across the six area councils of the FCT would serve as a reference point and a formidable force in community sensitisation and mobilisation.

The secretary said that the WOFCTTRA would be engaged through the FCT women affairs secretariat’s Community Engagement Department.

According to her, this is a co-creation initiative by the women affair secretariat to strengthen community engagement and participation in the design and implementation of FCTA programmes and policies.

“WOFCTTRA will serve as a strong platform for the design and implementation of government programmes and policies at local government level down to the communities and the grassroots.

“The platform will particularly play critical roles in implementing programmes and policies of the FCTA towards strengthening child protection and ending sexual and gender-based violence at community level.”

Mr Ibrahim Nurudeen, Programme Officer on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, UN Women Country Office, described the initiative as “laudable”.

According to him, engaging the wives of the traditional leaders aligns with the UN Women’s priority on engaging traditional authority in transforming social norms and addressing the root causes of GBV in communities.

Nurudeen noted that the WOFCTTRA would serve as a reference group and provides an opportunity to deepen UN Women male engagement on ending GBV.

He said that the initiative would enlarge UN Women engagement with women participating meaningfully by bringing their perspectives on how harmful social norms and practices could be transformed and made better for everyone.

“This is a model that should be replicated across the country because it is going to be lending credence to amplifying the voices of women in the work that the UN development partners, Civil Society Organisations and government agencies are doing towards addressing GBV in Nigeria,” he said.

The President of the group, Hajiya Hauwa Adamu, thanked Benjamins-Laniyi for giving them a platform and a voice in matters that affects women, adolescents and girls in the FCT.

Adamu, the wife of the Ona of Abaji, Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers in the FCT, said that wives of the traditional leaders have been confined within their houses and do not come out.

“We are virtually not seen or heard, until now; we have been left behind the doors in our homes, receiving instructions from our husbands.

“Our homes also serve as safe spaces for lost children, battered wives and abused girls and children who later return home without us having a say in the outcome of the incidents.

“In most cases, such incidents are swept under the carpet under the guise of not shaming relations and neighbours who perpetuate the act,” she said.

She explained that the wives came together, joint forces to say that perpetuators of GBV, who left survivors emotionally and psychologically broken should not go unpunished.

She described Benjamins-Laniyi’s support and inclusion of the group in governance processes as “life changing”.

“She has brought us in, empowered us, improved our capacity and linked us up with other government agencies and development partners.

“This has significantly given us a voice in the ongoing fight against violence against women and girls and all forms of GBV in the FCT, particularly at community level,” Adamu added. (NAN)

Edited by Benson Iziama

Centre seeks protection for child domestic workers  
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Centre seeks protection for child domestic workers  

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By Lilian U. Okoro

The Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has called for the protection of child domestic workers,  from widespread maltreatment and exploitation across Nigeria.

The advocacy centre spearheading the “Protect Child Domestic Workers (PCDW) from Maltreatment” programme, noted that thousands of children, some as young as 10 years, were enduring hazardous conditions.

These conditions according to the centre, ranges from abuse to  the denial of fundamental rights, despite existing legal safeguards.

The Grant/Programme Manager of CAPRIGHTS-VP, Ngozi Arinze, made the call during a school sensitisation outreach at the Muslim Junior College, Egbe, Lagos State.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outreach has the theme: “Protecting Child Domestic Workers from Maltreatment”.

 

Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) school sensitisation outreach on protection of CDWs,  at the Muslim Junior College, Egbe, Lagos State, on Wednesday

 

Arinze, also a lawyer, educated the students on their five basic rights as children, listing  them as the right to education, health, safety, family life and recreation/play.

She said that while some child domestic workers enjoyed good treatments from their guardians/employers, some were deprived of these rights .

“The deprived ones often endure harsh living and working conditions, with limited access to education and healthcare,” she said.

Arinze reminded the students that the ‘Child Rights Law’ stated that at all times, the best interest of the child should be the primary consideration.

She called for collective efforts to protect children serving as house helps, commonly referred to as “Omo-Odo”.

The Project Coordinator of CAPRIGHTS-VP, Mercy Joshua, anchored the interactive session, where she addressed the students and teachers in Yoruba.

The session was in line with the school’s observance of Yoruba-Speaking Day every Wednesday, as practised in the state’s  public schools.

Joshua said, “Every child has the right to education, just like each of you here today.

“No child should be deprived of this right, as education is the foundation of a brighter future.

“Education helps shape children into responsible adults and plays a major role in reducing the number of dysfunctional families in our society,”.

During the interactive session, some students, however, stated  that some CDWs were indeed present in their school.

They committed to reporting any observed cases of abuse, whether among fellow students, within the community, or at home, moving forward.

Joshua  encouraged both students and teachers to report cases of child abuse or maltreatment, particularly those involving CDWs, to CAPRIGHTS-VP.

She assured them that all reported cases would be handled confidentially and appropriately referred through CAPRIGHTS-VP’s partnerships with government ministries, health institutions and other NGOs.

Also, the organisation’s Communications Officer, Ugwueze Chinecherem, demonstrated how to call the toll-free helplines (0800 800 8001 or 0800 004 4444) emphasising that the call was free.

She stressed that the  provision was made to eliminate any excuses and ensured that every child could report abuse or rights violations, without financial barriers.

An official of the school who pleaded anonymity,  expressed deep appreciation to CAPRIGHTS-VP for their consistent commitment and sacrifices in championing the rights of vulnerable children.

She encouraged both teachers and students to make use of the toll-free lines to report any case of abuse or rights violations.

No fewer than 800 students and 20 teachers were in attendance at the school assembly for the outreach. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

 

Edited by Chinyere Nwachukwu/Vivian Ihechu

Traditional ruler urges men to treat women as equals
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Traditional ruler urges men to treat women as equals

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By Henry Oladele

 The Oniru of Iru, Oba Abdulwasiu Lawal Abisogun II, on Tuesday urged men to treat women as equals and not as property.

He made the call during Nigeria’s 3rd Men-Only Townhall Meeting, held at Oniru Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event’s theme was: ‘Strengthening Family and Community Bonds: The Role of Men in Protecting Women and Girls’.

Community leaders, religious figures, and professionals attended the event to explore ways to promote cultural accountability and shared responsibility.

“Men must stop viewing women as possessions. Women deserve equal rights, voices, and aspirations,” Oba Lawal said.

He further urged men to challenge all forms of abuse and create safe, supportive spaces for women.

In his opening remarks, Lawal highlighted the weight of fatherhood and the need for men to continue learning.

He stressed the important role religious leaders play in protecting women and girls through education and advocacy.

He pledged Iru community’s support for such programmes, including financial backing for future initiatives.

Chief Abayomi Daramola, Balogun of Iru and Chairman of the meeting, addressed Nigeria’s parenting challenges.

He emphasised a father’s key role in shaping children’s values and character within the home.

Keynote Speaker, Mr Balogun Murtala, called on men to raise empathetic sons and reject the marginalisation of women.

“Men must foster environments where women can thrive and express themselves freely,” he said.

He called for communities to spread messages of care and responsibility towards women and girls.

Sheikh Abulabeebah, Chief Imam and Director at Daaru-Sa’aadah Islamic Centre, stressed early education on marriage and equality for boys.

He urged men to commit fully to protecting and caring for women and girls.

Mr Olamilekan Adewale, a Pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, spoke on love and accountability.

He advised men to lead by example and raise children with solid moral foundations.

The Ashipa of Odi Olowo community, Mr Deji Oluwalonimi, said many African problems begin at home.

He urged traditional and royal institutions to confront these issues directly and openly.

NAN reports that the meeting stressed teaching boys cultural values that promote respect for women.

Financial responsibility remains a key role for men, as traditional providers in families.

Participants agreed that caring for women and girls is a duty, not a choice, for all institutions. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Kamal Tayo Oropo

Lagos state says has no issue of LG autonomy
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Lagos state says has no issue of LG autonomy

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By Aderonke Ojediran

The Lagos State Government has reiterated that the issue surrounding the local government autonomy was not applicable in the state.
It said that the council chairmen had unfettered access to their federal allocations.
Mr Bolaji Robert, the  Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, stated this during the Ministerial Press Briefing marking the second year of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term, held at Alausa, Ikeja.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement on July 11 2024, affirmed the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils.
The court had granted them the authority to manage their funds, collect revenues, and allocate resources without interference from state governments.
The ruling was hailed as a major step toward strengthening local government independence and improving grassroots governance.
In spite of this, several state governors have opposed the ruling, resulting in delays in its implementation over the past year.
Robert said: “The issue of Local Government autonomy is alien to the government of Lagos State. Our local governments are receiving their funds without hindrance. We do not owe any local government.
“This is why Lagos local governments are ahead of others in terms of roads, healthcare, and infrastructure.
 “Investigations will show that the state has no involvement with local government funds since this administration began.”
On traditional rulers in Lagos, Robert disclosed that since Sanwo-Olu’s administration commenced, 50 Obas had been installed, including 17 first-class.
He highlighted the installation of Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, as a notable example, noting that further appointments were underway.
Also, Robert announced that families of deceased staff from the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and Local Government have received N775.07 million in insurance benefits to support the bereaved.
“The ministry has continued to engage with council chairmen through periodic meetings and strategic tours across the 57 Councils, promoting adherence to administrative guidelines.”
”In the past year, the Ministry approved 85 capital projects for local governments and local council development areas (LCDAs), and issued N775,071,226.16 as insurance benefits to 271 beneficiaries.
”To ensure due process, the ministry issued 14 circulars regulating council activities, 43 special licences, 12 church licences, and supplied 176 marital documents for conducting marriages within the State’s LGAs and LCDAs.
”These efforts underscore the administration’s commitment to strengthening local governance and social welfare across Lagos State, ” he said.
On rural development, the commissioner said the ministry provided 80 water and sanitation projects, while it also issued 61 approval letters of state recognition to traditional rulers in the state.
He also announced a comprehensive plan to significantly advance agriculture and community development through several key initiatives.
The commissioner said that more than 2,000 young people and women farmers were receiving extensive training in aquaculture and digital skills, aimed at empowering them with new capabilities.
Robert said, ”The government is supplying crucial tools and resources to strengthen food production, including land and essential equipment, to two hundred farms.”
He said the initiatives highlight the state’s dedication to fostering economic prosperity, enhancing living standards, and cultivating robust, resilient communities. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Esenvosa Izah / Ekemini Ladejobi
FG inaugurates youth economic, de-radicalisation committee
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FG inaugurates youth economic, de-radicalisation committee

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By Franca Ofili

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated the project implementation committee for the Youth Economic Intervention and De-Radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP), a flagship initiative aimed at addressing key challenges facing Nigerian youth.

Mr Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, speaking in Abuja, described the programme as a bold and strategic response to youth unemployment and radicalisation, aligning with the ministry’s broader mission of empowerment and national development.

Olawande, represented by Mr Joseph Oluwole, Director of General Services in the ministry, emphasised that the programme reflected the administration’s unwavering commitment to uplifting young Nigerians through economic inclusion and transformative engagement.

“We are not just launching a programme, we are igniting a movement for youth transformation, innovation, and national development.

“I am proud to announce that, as of today, more than five million young Nigerians have applied to be part of this initiative,” Olawande said.

He stressed that the newly inaugurated committee had a critical mandate to guide, coordinate, and monitor the successful implementation of the project.

“Your work on this committee will impact the lives of millions. The integrity, transparency, and efficiency with which you execute your duties will define the legacy of this intervention,” he added.

In his remarks, the Programme Coordinator, Mr Kennedy Iyere, expressed gratitude to the minister for embracing the vision behind the programme.

Iyere noted that the initiative was born out of the need to create a sustainable platform for economically engaging Nigerian youth.

According to Iyere, with youth constituting approximately 65 per cent of Nigeria’s population, estimated at more than 240 million, unlocking their potential is key to building the Nigeria we all desire.

Also speaking, Mr Olubunmi Olusanya, Permanent Secretary of the ministry, highlighted the programme’s practical impact.

Olusanya was represented by Mr Anthony Chukwuka, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics.

He explained that the programme aimed to support youth-led businesses, particularly in the agriculture and agro-allied sectors, through enterprise grants, business development services, technical assistance, and management support.

“We are proud to report that more than five million applications have already been received, an unprecedented demonstration of Nigerian youth’s eagerness to contribute to national development,” Olusanya said. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Abiemwense Moru

Niger trains 50 as business development service providers
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Niger trains 50 as business development service providers

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By Rita Iliya

Niger Government has completed a three-day training for 50 first class graduates as Business Development Service Providers (BDSPs) to assist small business start-ups and existing businesses.

The training, organised by Niger government through the Office of the Special Adviser to Gov. Umaru Bago on Social Investment Programme, Hajiya Hauwa Bako, was facilitated by the Enterprise Development Centre, Pan-Atlantic University.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the students were selected from the Association of First Class Students in Niger State.

At the conclusion of the training on Thursday, Bako said that the training was aimed at equipping the participants with skills to become consultants and support small businesses in their communities.

Bako said that the participants were expected to be self-reliant and give back to their communities what they learned during the training.

She said the training was part of a fully-funded Niger state government project that hoped to provide every local government with an expert in business development.

Bako disclosed that the state government was in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre on a funded programme with MasterCard Foundation to train about 10,000 youths, particularly females, in the state.

The special adviser said that the participants would be equipped to support small businesses in various aspects, including business planning, operations, and financial management.

She advised the participants to see the training as a lifetime opportunity to become consultants, not only in the state, but also globally.

Bako also disclosed that the trained BDSPs would receive certificates and continuous virtual training, enabling them to support small businesses and contribute to the state’s economic growth.

The facilitator at the training,  Mr Adegboyega Adebajo, said the training focused on analytical skills, business planning, operations, and human resource management.

“The participants will be able to solve problems and come up with solutions that would work for small businesses,” he said.

In their remarks, Sahadatu Mua’zu, Mohammed Mohammed, and Yakubu Abdullahi, who are participants, described the training as interactive, impactful, and educative.

“The training brought about networking and taught courses that people pay outside to get, but it has been brought to us for free,” Mohammed said.

Abdullahi said that the training has been impactful as it has added to their business knowledge and expressed their commitment to apply the skills acquired to support small businesses in their communities. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Esenvosa Izah/Joe Idika

Stakeholders push for renewable energy on Africa day
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Stakeholders push for renewable energy on Africa day

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By Abigail Joshua

Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Thursday to advocate for a transition to renewable energy as a means of addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Mr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Preservation (GIFSEP), highlighted Africa’s vast solar and wind energy potential during the Africa Day celebration.

The event, themed “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations,” also served as a platform to raise awareness about energy inequality.

David expressed concern that more than 600 million people across the continent still live without access to electricity.

“We are calling for a transition to renewable energy because access to energy is a fundamental human right.

“We seek energy access for all, not just for the wealthy. We demand debt cancellation to enable real, publicly driven solutions and increased public funding for renewable energy.

“We also call for reparations for centuries of exploitation and underdevelopment, and we urge African leaders to show bold political will by breaking away from colonial energy models”.

David noted that Africa Day is a celebration of African identity, resilience, and progress.

“It is a day for reflecting on the continent’s achievements, confronting current challenges, and promoting unity and pride among Africans,” he added.

Also speaking at the event, Mr Faisal Muhammad, Desk Officer for Science, Technical and Mathematics at the FCT Secondary Education Board, encouraged students in attendance to embody African values in their culture, character, and conduct.

He commended GIFSEP for its ongoing partnership with schools, particularly in the areas of scholarship provision and skills acquisition programmes.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25 to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), established same day and month in 1963 in Ethiopia. (NAN)

Edited by Tosin Kolade

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