By Ahmed Ubandoma The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has appealed to the National Assembly to pass the Bill for the establishment of Disability Trust Fund before it. The Executive Secretary, Dr James Lalu, made the appeal at a two-day sensitisation of stakeholders on Disability Accessibility Regulations, inContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Executive Director, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre and Head, Transparency International in Nigeria Mr Auwal Rafsanjani, says illegal money exchangers are responsible for terrorism funding. Rafsanjani said this at a Multi-stakeholder National Dialogue on Preventing Terrorism Financing and Violent Extremism on Wednesday in Abuja. He saidContinue Reading
By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has promised to provide effective social care system to about 16.8 million aged population in the country. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Dr Abel Enitan, made the promise on Wednesday during the unveiling of the Older Persons’ SocialContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi Prof. John Peters, a faculty of the United Kingdom leadership development organisation, TEXEM, says CEOs and directors know that in the present turbulent times, organizations face multiple global and local challenges. Answering questions on TEXEM’s website, www.texem.co.uk, on the coming programme of the organization billed for Manchester,Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Federal Government has begun the review of the Youth Development Policy to comprehensively address the challenges being faced by young people in the country. Dr Jamila Ibrahim, the Minister of Youth Development, said this in Abuja on Wednesday during a meeting with critical stakeholders from theContinue Reading
The Commandant, Nigerian Army School of Infantry, Maj.-Gen. Oluyemi Olatoye inaugurating UNDP /Government of Japan Project 2024 on Monday at Jaji Military Cantonment, Kaduna. Japan commits to bolstering security in Nigeria By Muhammad Tijjani The Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria , Mr Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, says Japan remains firmly committed to supportingContinue Reading
By Aderogba George Hon. Stanley Olajide (PDP Oyo State), a member of the House of Representatives, has issued a caution to parents regarding the excessive use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) by their children. Olajide, representing Ibadan Northwest/Southwest Constituency, delivered the advice during the 4th stakeholders dialogue on “Child Protection”Continue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation(GPF) Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government and relevant stakeholders to work collectively towards tackling insecurity. Dr Joseph Ochogwu, Director-General, lPCR, spoke on Tuesday at one-day High-Level Dialogue Conference with the themeContinue Reading
By Rukayat Adeyemi The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Tuesday introduced several initiatives to enhance public awareness of the importance of obtaining building planning permits in the state. The Authority also appointed Mrs Aishat Salami, a Town Planner, as the face of LASPPPA. Dr Oluyinka Olumide,Continue Reading
By Chimezie Anaso A nonagenarian, Chief Gabriel Onwugbenu, has advised the youths to enroll in Igbo apprenticeship scheme (Igba Boi), a programme of the Anambra Government and shun the get-rich-quick syndrome. Onwugbenu, 91, gave the advice in Nnewi, the industrial hub of Anambra during the burial of Chief Michael Anosike,Continue Reading
