By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has called on organisations across the country to ensure compliance to accessibility law and regulations to make provisions for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to access their buildings. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Mr James Lalu, made the callContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje A peace advocacy group, Women Action Alliance (WAA), has called for calm over the unfortunate drone attack that killed scores of civilians at Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State. The group, in a statement by the Convener, Miriam Sanni, on Wednesday in Abuja, said the ArmedContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Minister of Sports Development, Sen. John Owan Enoh has hailed the Super Falcons on their successful qualification for the 2024 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco. The minister said the team displayed an impressive level of determination and teamwork, securing vital victories duringContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola French’s Minister of the Interior and Overseas, Laurent Baile, has expressed support for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in its fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said in statement in Abuja that Baile made the disclosureContinue Reading
By collins Yakubu-Hammer The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Disability, Rep. Bashir Dawodu, has called for a review of the laws on disability to specifically include protection clauses for women and children. Dawodu made the call at the National Conference for Women with Disabilities to celebrate theContinue Reading
By Ezra Musa The Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Fellowship has expressed willingness to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to sustain peace and unity in Nigeria. Pastor Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the Church, made this known while on a courtesy visit to NAN Kaduna Zonal OfficeContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The National Salaries Incomes and Wages Commission (NSIWC), is partnering with the Nigeria Data Processing Commission (NDPC) to increase the productivity of workers in the country. The NSIWC Chairman, Mr Ekpo Nta, said this at a Data Protection and Productivity Measurement and Improvement training organised by bothContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje No fewer than 250 athletes (male and female) and about 70 veterans (male and female) will participate in the 4th edition of the Chief of Defence Staff Armed Forces, and other Security Agencies Half Marathon 2023 in Abuja. The Director of Sports, Defence Headquarters, AVM AbidemiContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Mr Lateef Fagbemi, on Tuesday sought the stakeholders’ synergy to develop the copyright system in order to boost Nigeria’s creative economy. The minister, who was represented by the Director, Legal Drafting Department, Mr Patrick Oyong, said thisContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The House of Representatives Committee on Public Assets has pledged to work toward recovering all Federal Government looted assets from individuals and groups. Mr Ademorin Kuye, Chairman of the Committee, said this at a retreat for members of the committee on Tuesday in Abuja. KuyeContinue Reading
