By Perpetua Onuegbu Oxfam Country Director, John Makina, says Nigeria needs reforms in its political representation to make it more inclusive. He said this in Abuja at the Power of Voices, Fair for All, African Activists for Climate Justice Awards and Close-out five-year programme of the Oxfam-supported programme. He identifiedContinue Reading
By Hajara Leman A lecturer, Dr Ahmed A Sadeeq, has urged the Gombe State Government to adopt proactive mechanisms to enhance discipline and prudent management of the N535billion 2026 budget. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe. Gov. Inuwa Yahaya recently presentedContinue Reading
By Adewale Owoade The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) has announced the resumption of its free prepaid metre installation exercise under Tranche B of the Metre Acquisition Fund (MAF) and Phase 1 of the Distribution Sector Recovery Programme (DISREP), two major initiatives aimed at closing the metering gap acrossContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Nigerian community leaders across Europe, working with the International Advocacy for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption, have urged immediate government intervention to address persistent National Identification Number and passport processing difficulties affecting citizens abroad. The groups said their call followed a detailed report outlining the most pressing challengesContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe Sen. Udoma Udo Udoma, Chairman, Seplat Energy Plc, has underscored the importance of a transparent, innovative and investor-friendly capital market to drive sustainable economic development. Udoma gave the advice at the 30th Anniversary Pearl Awards Night with theme: ” Celebrating a Legacy of Corporate Excellence”, on SundayContinue Reading
The Nigeria Integrated Water Resources Management Commission (NIWRMC) and Kano State Water Board (KSWB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen Nigerian’s water governance architecture and ensure sustainable service delivery. At the event, Dr Abdulmumini Aminu-Zaria, Executive Director of NIWRMC, said collaborations between the Federal and State GovernmentsContinue Reading
The Dangote Group and the Kano Stae Government are strengthening relationships to foster business activities and social programmes in the state. This is coming as participants stream into the company’s pavilion at the 46th edition of the Kano International Trade Fair eager to explore the array of innovative products onContinue Reading
By Funmilola Gboteku QNET, a direct selling wellness company has called on regulators and the media to distinguish legitimate direct selling from scams and protect young Nigerians from fraudulent practices. The Regional General Manager, QNET Sub-Saharan Africa, Cherif Abdoulaye, said this at a two-day QNET Product Expo in LagosContinue Reading
By Olanrewaju Akojede/Oluwatope Lawanson Executive Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lanre Arogundade, has commended the workplace policy of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), describing it as healthy and worthy of emulation. Arogundade gave the commendation at the 2025 ReportHer Award ceremony held on Friday at the AmberContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has reiterated its commitment to the fight against exploitative child domestic work in the country. The Centre made this known on Thursday in Lagos, as it inaugurated its maidenContinue Reading
