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CSOs seek FG’s approval for Ogbanga as NEITI representative

On: March 16, 2023

By Ella Anokam Coalition of Civil Society Organisations working in natural resource governance has urged the Federal Government to approve the nomination of Prof. Margret Ogbanga as representative to NEITI National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG). Speaking on behalf of the coalition at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, ChiefContinue Reading

VAAP Law: WFD, Ondo Govt. sensitise PWDs, distribute 70 braille version

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Segun Giwa A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and Ondo State Agency Against Gender Based Violence (OSAA-GBV) on Thursday sensitised Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) on the VAAP Law. VAAP Law is Violence Against Person Prohibition (VAPP) Law. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 70Continue Reading

Presco bags company of the year award

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: Business

By Joy Odigie Presco Plc has emerged winner of the 2022 Company of the Year award in recognition of its contributions to the nation’s agricultural sector. This is contained in a statement by the Managing Director of the company, Mr Felix Nwabuko. Nwabuko said the award was presented at anContinue Reading

Polls: Resist thugs, ensure votes count, LP urges supporters in Delta

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Edeki Igafe The Labour Party (LP) in Delta has urged party faithful to resist political thugs and ensure their votes count in the March 18, Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. The Chairman of LP in Delta, Mr Tony Ezeagwu, gave the advice on Thursday atContinue Reading

FG moves to enhance animal welfare in emergencies

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 16, 2023

In: Environment

By Doris Esa The Federal Government says it is stepping up efforts aimed at adopting global best practices in Nigeria’s Animal Welfare Strategy. Dr Musa Inuwa, the Overseeing Director, Department of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, (FMARD), stated this on Thursday in Abuja, atContinue Reading

FG reiterates commitment to reactivating inland waterways transportation

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to reactivating the nation’s inland waterways transportation to revive the trading activities and boost the economy. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustapha, said this at the unveiling of the Navigational Charts of theContinue Reading

INEC blacklists 100 ad hoc staff in A/Ibom

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

Isaiah Eka INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in Akwa Ibom, Dr Cyril Omorogbe says the commission has delisted 100 ad hoc staff in the state over alleged involvement in election malpractices. Omorogbe made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Uyo on Thursday. He said Continue Reading

CODE tasks INEC on seamless gubernatorial, assembly elections

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 16, 2023

In: Politics

By Angela Atabo Connected Development (CODE), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct Saturday’s election in a manner to restore Nigerians’ confidence in the commission. Mr Hamzat Lawal, the Chief Executive of CODE, made the call at a news conference in Abuja onContinue Reading

Election: Vote candidates that promote climate change, expert urges Nigerians

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: March 16, 2023

In: Environment

By Vivian Emoni Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), an NGO, has called on Nigerians to vote for candidates who have clear policies to tackle climate crises for a better future. Mr David Terungwa, Executive Director, GIFSEP and Africa Coordinator, Citizens Climate International, said this in anContinue Reading

Nigerian Navy unveils navigational chart for lower River Niger

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 16, 2023

In: General News

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Navy on Thursday unveiled the Navigational Chart of the Lower River Niger as part of efforts towards the development of inland waterway in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the navigational chart was carried out by the hydrographic unit of the navyContinue Reading

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