By Francis Onyeukwu Woman and Family Advancement Initiative (WAFAI), an NGO, has called on the Federal Government to allow the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct national, state and local government elections. Mr PaulChuks Umenduka, Director, Anambra Chapter of WAFAI, made the call in an interview with the NewsContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The African Development Bank (AfDB) says its 209.17 Euros Kenol—Sagana—Marua Highway Project in Kenya will be completed in December. Mr Richard Malinga, AfDB’s Transport Engineer and Desk Manager of the project said this when he briefed newsmen in Nairobi on Sunday shortly after inspecting various projects. “TheContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Federal Government on Monday inaugurated the Inter-Ministerial Task Team (IMTT) of Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The IMTT is an important aspect of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) process in Nigeria, being a decision made by the Federal Executive Council, after the release ofContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), an international humanitarian organisation, has urged government at all levels to invest more in education in order to groom children to become responsible citizens. Chidi Anokwu, International President, DNKI, made this advocacy at the Northern Directorate 2024 Children’s Day celebration held atContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The President, Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Musa, has charged parents to create an environment conducive for their children to grow and make impact in the society. Musa gave the charge at the 2024 Children’s Day Celebration organised by DEPOWA for theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The African Union Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly has advocated for implementing policies and investing in technology to enhance global competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in Africa. Stephen Benjoel, Chairperson of the assembly, made this call at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2024Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet), an NGO, has urged Nigerian school pupils to avoid activities that exacerbate climate change. Mr Paul Joseph, CSDevNet’s Programme Officer, made this appeal during a visit to Pilot Primary School in Kwali, Abuja, in commemoration of Nigeria’s Children’s Day. JosephContinue Reading
By Uche Bibilari Mr Innocent Ajaefobi, Director of the FCT Agricultural Development Project (ADP), has appealed to all levels of government to provide timely agricultural inputs to farmers to ensure a constant supply of farm products. Ajaefobi made the appeal during the Monthly Technology Review Meeting (MTRM) and Fortnightly TrainingContinue Reading
Human trafficking: Danish envoy canvases awareness, improved border security By Muhyideen Jimoh The Denmark Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Sune Krogstrup, has called for more public awareness and improved border security to curb human trafficking and irregular migration from Nigeria. Krogstrup made the call on Friday while speaking with the NewsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Dr John Metchie, the Deputy Commander-General, Technical Services, Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Services (NHFSS), has urged Federal Government to prioritise the welfare of children as they celebrate their day. Metchie made the call in his message to Nigerian children as they join their counterparts across theContinue Reading
