By Adeyemi Adeleye/Grace Alegba National leaders have challenged youths to lead Nigeria’s renewal, warning that meaningful change now depends on young citizens organising, demanding accountability and driving sustained civic action. They made the call on Wednesday night at the 15th anniversary of Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE), held in Lagos,Continue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun and Ronke Ojediran The Lagos State Government through the Micro-Enterprise Support Initiative (MESI), under the state Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has empowered 18,963 residents, mostly women since the inception of the programme. The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said this at theContinue Reading
By Alaba Olusola Oke The Federal Government through the Nigerian Export Promotion Council ( NEPC) says that 85 per cent of mining activities in the country are not registered. The NEPC,therefore, enjoined stakeholders in the solid minerals sector to formalize their activities for national development. Mrs Oyinkan Duke, the ChiefContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Kwara Government, on Wednesday in Ilorin, empowered 30 youth innovators in entrepreneurship and other skills to establish their businesses. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the programme is the Young Africa Innovates (YAI), Kwara StateContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Stakeholders at a high-level meeting have called for a coordinated national volunteer framework, stressing that Nigeria’s democracy and nation building efforts depend heavily on structured civic participation. The High-Level Stakeholders’ National Dialogue with the theme “The Role and Development of Volunteerism in Deepening Democracy and Democratic Governance”,Continue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has renewed calls for stronger gender diversity and expanded leadership opportunities for women in Nigerian media. Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HoCSF), Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack, made the call at a one-day capacity building training for female journalists in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
By Faith Abdulkadiri/Perpetua Onuegbu Stakeholders have urged youths to shun corruption, promote accountability and be involved in democratic processes to ensure good governance in the country. They stated this at the 2025 International Anti-corruption Day Public Dialogue, with the theme: “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”, in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Kingsley Okoye The Edo Government says it has intensified measures through various innovative programmes to ensure full and prompt implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the state. Mrs Edesili Okpebholo, the wife of the governor, communicated this in Abuja at the 2025 SDGs Short Film Challenge andContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Dr Mohammed Shehu, Chairman, Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), says fighting corruption requires collective vigilance, integrity and transparency across all levels of governance. Shehu said this at a one-day sensitisation programme organised by the RMAFC’s Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in collaboration with Independent CorruptContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Global Initiative for Leadership Success (GILS), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, on Tuesday convened a summit in Abuja to discuss opportunities in the creative industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event, tagged “African DescentContinue Reading
