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Election: Yiaga Africa charges INEC on tackling logistics, delays

On: March 16, 2023

By Angela Atabo Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation, on Thursday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure proper coordination and communication with transport companies and unions providing logistics support, to ensure early deployment of materials and personnel on election day. Mr Ezenwa Nwagwu, Board Member, Yiaga Africa,Continue Reading

CSOs seek FG’s approval for Ogbanga as NEITI representative

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Ella Anokam Coalition of Civil Society Organisations working in natural resource governance has urged the Federal Government to approve the nomination of Prof. Margret Ogbanga as representative to NEITI National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG). Speaking on behalf of the coalition at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, ChiefContinue Reading

VAAP Law: WFD, Ondo Govt. sensitise PWDs, distribute 70 braille version

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Ondo State Agency Against Gender Based Violence (OSAA-GBV) on Thursday sensitised Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on the VAAP Law. VAAP Law is Violence Against Person Prohibition (VAPP) Law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 70Continue Reading

Polls: Resist thugs, ensure votes count, LP urges supporters in Delta

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Edeki Igafe The Labour Party (LP) in Delta has urged party faithful to resist political thugs and ensure their votes count in the March 18, Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The Chairman of LP in Delta, Mr Tony Ezeagwu, gave the advice on Thursday atContinue Reading

FG reiterates commitment to reactivating inland waterways transportation

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reactivating the nation’s inland waterways transportation to revive the trading activities and boost the economy. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, said this at the unveiling of the Navigational Charts of theContinue Reading

INEC blacklists 100 ad hoc staff in A/Ibom

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

Isaiah Eka INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Dr Cyril Omorogbe says the commission has delisted 100 ad hoc staff in the state over alleged involvement in election malpractices. Omorogbe made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Thursday. He said Continue Reading

Nigerian Navy unveils navigational chart for lower River Niger

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy on Thursday unveiled the Navigational Chart of the Lower River Niger as part of efforts towards the development of inland waterway in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the navigational chart was carried out by the hydrographic unit of the navyContinue Reading

Reform agencies partner on data protection

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Bridget Ikyado Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB), says the bureau will synergise with the Bureau of Public Service Reforms(BPSR) on data protection to enhance effective public service delivery. The national commissioner spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after an officialContinue Reading

Anambra plans to digitalise LG operations

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Anambra State Local Government Service Commission says plans are underway to digitalise its operations to comply with international best practices. Mr Ifeanyi Ezeaka, Chairman of the commission, made the disclosure on Thursday in Awka, at a digital literacy training for Local Government Employees, organisedContinue Reading

Humanitarian Ministry engages stakeholders on zero draft cash, voucher policy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

Humanitarian Ministry engages stakeholders on zero draft cash, voucher policyContinue Reading

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