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ECA report urges Africa to tackle poverty, social inequality

On: March 19, 2023

By Lucy Ogalue The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), says many African countries are struggling to meet the continent’s development goals due to the impact of severe and mutually reinforcing shocks. Mr Adam Elhiraika, ECA’s Director, Macroeconomic Policy Division, in a statement said the continent encountered severe developmental challenges dueContinue Reading

Stakeholders reiterate need to embrace cultural diversity for unity, peace

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 19, 2023

In: Culture & Tourism

By Justina Auta Some stakeholders have stressed the need to embrace cultural diversity to promote unity, peace and development in the society. They made the call on Saturday at a World Cross Cultural Day celebration organised by Safe Heritage Crest Academy in Abuja. Mrs Feyikemi Arolasafe, Proprietress of the academy,Continue Reading

Technology: AUDA-NEPAD scores NBMA high

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 19, 2023

In: Agriculture

By Abigael Joshua The African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) (AUDA-NEPAD) has rated the National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) high in the advancement of technology across Africa. Mrs Florence Nazare, the Acting Director of AUDA-NEPAD, gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

Expert decries continuous cash scarcity, tasks CBN on circulation of naira notes

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 19, 2023

In: Economy/Business

By Kadiri Abdulrahman A financial expert, Mr Muktar Muhammed, has urged the CBN to take urgent steps to address continuous shortage of naira notes in circulation. Muhammed, also an investment banker, made the call on Sunday in Abuja when he spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According toContinue Reading

School takes steps to promote retention of students in school

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: March 19, 2023

In: Education

By Patricia Amogu Retention In an effort to promote the retention of children in school, Broadoaks British School (BBS), Abuja, says it will offer scholarships to selected students for its September 2023 admission. The Head Teacher of the school, Mr Franklin Adjetey, disclosed this in Abuja at a news conferenceContinue Reading

Kogi commissioner, senator-elect commend INEC for improvement, decry low turnout

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 19, 2023

In: Politics

By Stephen Adeleye Kogi West senator-elect, Mr Sunday Karimi, and the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, on Saturday commended INEC’s conduct of the House of Assembly elections in the state. Governorship election in Kogi is off-cycle and would not hold until November. The duo gave theContinue Reading

LG chairman lauds officials for recording no security breach in Keffi

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 19, 2023

In: Elections

By Olukayode Babalola Alhaji Muhammad Baba-Shehu, Chairman of Keffi Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa state, has praised concerned officials for ensuring there was no security breach during Saturday’s elections in the area. Baba-Shehu gave the commendation while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in KeffiContinue Reading

Elections: Deployment of braille ballot, magnifying glasses for PWDs was inadequate – TAF Africa

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: March 18, 2023

In: Elections

By Angela Atabo The Albino Foundation (TAF-Africa) on Saturday said that braille ballot guide for visually-impaired voters was not available in 75 per cent of the polling units nationwide for the March 18 elections. Prof. Vincent Anigbogu, Board chair, TAF Africa, said the Foundation expressed worry over the inadequate deploymentContinue Reading

Lawmaker says orientation key to tackle voter

By: Folashade Adeniran

On: March 18, 2023

In: General News

Temitope Adewale, House of Assembly member of Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency I By Itohan Abara-Laserian/Stellamaris Ashinze and Millicent Ifeanyichukwu A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01, has identified orientation as a means of curbing voter apathy in the country. Adewale, who wasContinue Reading

Polls: CPU urges Nigerians to be law abiding, decries voter apathy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: March 18, 2023

In: Politics

By Ifeanyi Olannye The Protean Secretary-General, Collision for Peace and Unity (CPU), Dr Cairo Ojougboh, has urged Nigerians to remain law abiding in the wake of performing their civic responsibilities. The CPU scribe stated this on Saturday, in an interview with newsmen after casting his vote during the governorship andContinue Reading

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