By Muhammad Nur Tijani In a sobering revelation, UNICEF has highlighted that an estimated 100 million vulnerable children in Nigeria are on the frontline of climate change impacts, making the nation the second most vulnerable globally. UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Mr Farah Mahmud, made this announcement during the 2023Continue Reading
By Aderogba George In a transformative gesture, the Yahaya Seriki Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has donated over N250 million to more than 1,800 vulnerable families in Kwara. The initiative aims to alleviate poverty and empower beneficiaries by addressing various needs, from education to enterpreneurship. Founder and CEO of theContinue Reading
By Ismail Abdulaziz President Bola Tinubu has called for German investment in critical sectors of Nigerian economy such as power and rail transportation. A statement by presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu made the call at a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, on the sidelines of the G20 CompactContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Dr Alim Abubakre, founder of United Kingdom based leadership development organisation, TEXEM UK, says as Nigeria presently faces uncertain times due to economic challenges, massive investment in human capital is a viable solution. Abubakre spoke on TEXEM website (www.texem.co.uk), in a statement celebrating HR Directors, professionals andContinue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) says it will partner with United Nations Development Organisation (UNIDO) and major manufacturers to address the challenge at the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited. The President of NSE, Mr Tasiu Gidari-Wudil, who spoke at a news conference on the forthcoming National EngineeringContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Supreme Court has fixed March 13, 2024, to hear a suit filed in 2008, by the Attorney General of Lagos State against the Federal Government in respect of who controls and regulates the gaming and lottery sector. A seven-man panel justices of the Supreme Court ledContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Land policies and governance came under focus as an expert in land matters in Africa, Prof. Kimani Njogu, highlighted its importance. Njogu, spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday at African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of Media MasterContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE), a civil society organisation, has called on Amotekun operatives to respect human rights in the discharge of their duties. Mr Rafiu Lawal, the Executive Director of the conflict-prevention and peace building organisation, said this in a statement in Abuja. Lawal saidContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Matthias Schmale says President Bola Tinubu-led administration is on track in addressing humanitarian crises in Nigeria. Schmale said this while answering questions from the UN correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in New York on his experienceContinue Reading
By Cecilia Ologunagba The Federal Government has resolved the passport production crisis in the U.S. as the three Missions have resumed passport services. According to a Public Notice posted in the Embassy of Nigeria Washington DC, all passport applicants scheduled earlier for biometric are expected to come to the MissionContinue Reading
