By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Mrs Adedayo Bejamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary for Women and Children Affairs in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says 2, 344 cases of Gender based violence (GBV) have been reported in the territory. Benjamins-Laniyi made this known at a meeting with On Air Personalities (OAPs), influencers and media personalitiesContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru European Union and UN Women on Thursday partnered to support feminist organisations to end violence against women and girls in Africa. Ms Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made this known during a Regional Consultation with women’s rights organisations ahead of the annualContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says sexual harassment is corrupt practices that attracts imprisonment term not less than seven years. The Secretary to the commission, Mr Clifford Oparaodu, gave the warning in Abuja at a One Day Sensitization Workshop on Sexual HarassmentContinue Reading
By Kadiri Abdulrahman The Debt Management Office (DMO), says the Federal Government securities are designed to meet investment needs of all categories of investors. Patience Oniha, the Director-General of the DMO, said this at the FGN Securities Issuance Awareness Programme in Kaduna on Thursday. Oniha, who was represented by MrsContinue Reading
An Analysis by Busayo Onijala, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) From physical and sexual abuse, to emotional and economic control, women are subjected to a range of violent behaviours that can have long-lasting physical and psychological effects on them. Violence against women has been a pervasive global problem affectingContinue Reading
By Augusta Uchediunor A leading pharmaceutical company, ST.RACHEAL’S Pharma, has called on the Federal Government to centrally purchase antibiotics to accelerate industrialisation, manufacturing and boost medicine security with the attendant massive creation of jobs. According to it, directives should also be given for antibiotics to be dispensed at subsidisedContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS) says it is set to reposition the body for greater height and maximum impact. The Chairman, Board of Trustees (BOT) of NAPPS, Dr Said Mijinyawa, stated this at a media conference in Abuja. He was supported by theContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-idris Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the National Economic Council are meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja for their monthly programme. The meeting is chaired by Shettima and attended by state governors, ministers in charge of the finance budget, governor of the Central Bank of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Adekunle Williams The All Progressives Congress (APC) United Kingdom Chapter says it will work with the present administration in ensuring Nigerians enjoy a positive change in line with the President Bola Tinubu’s vison for a better Nigeria. The APC UK Publicity Secretary, who is also the Coordinator, RenewedContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and Sterling Bank have set aside N5 billion loan for small businesses. The Director-General of SMEDAN, Mr Charles Odii, said this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the parties on Wednesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
