By Oladele Eniola The Nigerian Copyright Commission has called on publishers to create books in accessible formats for persons living with disabilities, saying it will encourage reading habits among them. The Director-General of the commission, John Asein, made the call on Tuesday during an event in Lagos to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu An Abuja- based food content creator, Mr Monachimso Nwana, has declared interest to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) by visiting over 165 restaurants in different parts of Abuja in 24 hours. Nwana, who is also the Director of Brian’s Abuja Food Quest, disclosed this whileContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue Dr Christopher Nwanoro, President, National Disability Empowerment Forum (NADEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) has lauded the United Nations (UN)’s adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure inclusiveness for PWDs. The NADEF president, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, saidContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Governor of Benue, Rev. Hyacinth Alia says justice is vital to restoration of sustainable peace and stability in Nigeria. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Mr Samuel Ode, made this known at the Mercy Corps Community Initiatives to Promote Peace (CIPP) National close out and disseminationContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie Mr Mohammed Ndarani, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has called on the National Assembly to amend the Nigerian constitution to empower traditional rulers to address security issues and promote participatory democracy in Nigeria. Ndarani said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The group of leaders newly appointed to steer affairs at the Pension Fund Operators Association of Nigeria (PENOP) has been described as putting round pegs in round holes. This is contained in a statement by Caroline Lucas, Director Special Projects of the United Kingdom based leadership developmentContinue Reading
By Ramatu Garba The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Kano Zonal Command, has received 51 rescued victims of human trafficking. Its Zonal Commander, Mr Abdullahi Babale stated this on Monday in Kano during the handing-over of the victims rescued by the Kano State Hisbah Board.Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for alleged restriction of Nigerians. The supermarket located at Royal Choice Estate, Lugbe, allegedly permits only Chinese citizens access to purchase groceries. The NewsContinue Reading
Appeal Court fails to hear EFCC suit against order restraining ex-Kogi governor’s arrestContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has retained its position as the best performing Federal Government agency in the transparency and efficiency ranking for the year 2023. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Special Adviser to the President on Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) and Investment, statedContinue Reading
