NHRC tasks FG on domestication of protocol on human, people’s rights

By Edith Nwapi The National human rights Commission (NHRC) has tasked the Federal Government on domestication of the African Commission Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights, specifically Article 34. The Chairperson, Governing Council, NHRC, Dr Salamatu Suleiman, made the call at a town hall on theContinue Reading

Minister urges beneficiaries to harness .6m grant for national development

By Justina Auta The Minister of Youth Development, Jamila Ibrahim, on Monday urged recipients of the $1.6 million Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) 2024 Grant Cycle to harness impactful initiatives that would contribute to national development. Ibrahim delivered this charge during the official unveiling of the NYFF grant in Abuja,Continue Reading

Fagbemi urges judges to stop remanding minor offenders with hardened criminals

By Ebere Agozie The Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has called for the implementation of non-custodial measures and sentencing guidelines under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015 to reduce the country’s growing number of awaiting trial inmates. Fagbemi made the call at the two day workshop onContinue Reading

Narrative 4 Africa urges leaders on empathy

L-R: Nabilah Usman, Joseph Onokpe, Regional Manager, Narrative 4 Africa; Angela Omeiza, CEO/Founder of Jela’s Development Initiatives and  Hakeem Onasanya, Olufunmbi Kehinde at Narrative 4 Africa’s Leadership Summit in Lagos on Monday By Adekunle Williams A social development organisation, Narrative 4 Africa, has urged leaders to be empathetic and compassionateContinue Reading

Reps advocate health insurance for persons with disabilities

By Folashade Akpan The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Bashiru Dawodu, has urged the implementation of health insurance for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). This plea was made during the Governance and Leadership Workshop for Appointed PWDs held in Abuja and organised by The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa. DawoduContinue Reading

Businesses, night life almost grounded amid harsh economic realities

By Kadiri Abdulrahman The harsh economic situation in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidy and high dollar exchange rates has become a major challenge for recreation businesses. A visit by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to some recreation spots within Abuja showed low patronage,Continue Reading