By Salamat Abu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kogi have called for stronger synergy, legislative reforms, and timely funding to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The CSOs made the call at a high-level policy dialogue held in Lokoja. The meeting brought together state and non-stateContinue Reading
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to workers’ welfare, fair wages and decent work across the country.Continue Reading
By Perpetua Onuegbu/Grant Onyeke Connected Development (CODE) has unveiled its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting 177.7 billion dollars annual financing gap for Nigeria to meet its climate obligations, while calling for reforms in global climate funding architecture. Acting Chief Executive Officer of CODE, Ms Hyeladzira Mshelia, presented the report in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The National Civil Society Council of Nigeria (NCSCN) has called on stakeholders to engage in dialogue following allegations of irregularities and a call for a protest against Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). NCSCN Executive Director, Blessing Akinlosotu, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, said the council agreedContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri A Zaria-based philanthropist, Ms Aisha-Ahmed Muhammad, has secured the release of seven inmates and donated food items to 100 others at the Zaria Correctional Centre as part of activities to mark her birthday. Muhammad, who spoke to newsmen after the visit, said the donation included bags ofContinue Reading
By Henry Oladele A Professor of History and International Studies at Lagos State University (LASU), Abolade Adeniji, has said that the ongoing U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict will have far-reaching implications on Nigeria and the entire Africa. He warned of potential economic and socio-political consequences. Adeniji delivered a lecture organised by theContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo The Kaduna State Government says it is boosting infrastructure across different sectors through increased allocations following the removal of fuel subsidy. The Commissioner for Information in the state, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, stated this on Thursday in Kaduna. He was addressing visiting journalists at the 35-km asphaltic roadContinue Reading
By Mufutau Ojo Mr Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, says the current government-led tour of project sites by journalists is to assess the extent of work done and adherence to specifications. Speaking while fielding questions from journalists in Kaduna on Thursday, Onanuga saidContinue Reading
By Jessica Dogo Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has emerged as Chairman of the 2026 Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Tijani made this known in a statement by his Special Assistant, Isime Esene on Thursday in Abuja, and pledged anContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says it is collaborating with financial institutions to address persistent challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing finance. Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the chamber said this while briefing the newsmenon Thursday in Abuja ahead of High-level Stakeholders’ Roundtable,Continue Reading
