By Taiye Olayemi The Centre for Black and African Arts and Civilisation (CBAAC) has celebrated the African culture with dance and quiz competition, in commemoration of the 2023 Day of African Child. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Day of the African Child is celebrated annually onContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Palestinian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Abu Shawesh, says only a just political solution based on international law will end the Israel-Palestinian crisis. Shawesh made this known while addressing the media in commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People. The day, marked on Nov.Continue Reading
By Olaide Ayinde Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi has presented N300 billion 2024 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the proposals, tagged: “Budget of consolidation and renew of focus” on Thursday in Bauchi, Mohammed assured members of the house that the budget would be fullyContinue Reading
By Kamal Tayo Oropo Dr Babatunde Akanni, of the Lagos State University (LASU) has commended the appointment of Mr Babatunde Ahonsi by the United Nations. Akanni, Associate Professor, Department of Journalism, School of Communication, LASU, gave the commendation on Thursday in Lagos while speaking with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Ephraims Sheyin The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has proposed a collaborative partnership between the commission and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) for “impactful coverage” of its activities. Dr Pius Ughakpoteni, Director of Corporate Affairs of the commission, submitted the request when he led the outfit’s teamContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) According to the UNPFA access to safe voluntary family planning is a human right. Family planning is central to gender equality and women’s empowerment, and it is a key factor in reducing poverty. “Yet in developing regions, an estimated 257 million womenContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD) has trained 110 women on solar installations, maintenance, masonry and other artisanship skills to promote inclusion in male dominated fields Dr Asabe Vilita-Bashir, Director-General of the centre, stated this at the graduation ceremony and distribution of tools onContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie The Attorney-General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has urged the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to work on improving the trust and confidence between the private and public bar. Fagbemi made the call during the meeting of the General Council of the Bar on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has waded into the dispute between Chevron Nigeria Limited and communities within the company’s Warri exploration and production area, Delta State, over Host Communities Trust Fund. The NUPRC urged both parties in the dispute to maintain the peace, pending theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Amnesty International, has called on President Bola Tinubu to give utmost priority to the protection of human rights in all ramifications. Mr Isa Sanusi, Country Director, Amnesty International, Nigeria, stated this at the launch of a report on Human Rights Agenda 2023 in Abuja onContinue Reading
