By Patricia Amogu The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, in collaboration with the Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement (SPESSE) project and other partners, has taken steps to address capacity gaps in social standards operations in Nigeria. The initiative aims to strengthen professional capacity and improve standards in procurement,Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni Mr Agabaidu Jideani, Director-General of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to advancing business and human rights amid economic and oil sector challenges. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, Jideani noted that Nigeria’s businessContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta The Federal Government has inaugurated Nigeria’s Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on the implementation of the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR)1325 on Women, Peace and Security reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to inclusion, gender equality and sustainable peace. The NAP III UNSCR 1325,2024-2028, inaugurated by theContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Leprosy Mission Nigeria (TLMN) has expressed concern over persistent underrepresentation of children with disabilities in budgets, warning that the gap undermines inclusion, equity and accountability in governance. The TLMN National Director, Dr Sunday Udo, made this known on Tuesday during a media engagement organised by TheContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has hailed the appointment of Prof. Chituru Orluwene as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Port-Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH). Wike gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on PublicContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu Mrs Teresa Ameh, an accomplished author of children’s books, has urged parents to encourage reading habit among their children. Ameh said that this would boost their confidence while interacting with others. She gave the advice at the launch of her 9th and 10th books entitled: “The RiseContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) says Nigeria’s Federation Account recorded strong growth of N23.06 trillion within ten months of 2025. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Mohammed Shehu, disclosed this at a two-day National Stakeholders’ Discourse on “Enhancing Fiscal Efficiency and Revenue Growth UnderContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has mourned Bayelsa Deputy Governor, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo. Ewhrudjakpo was reported to have died on Dec. 11, after he slumped in his office in the government house, Yenagoa. Prof. Benjamin Okaba, Global President, INC, briefing newsmen in Abuja, said the organisation had receivedContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Federal Government has inaugurated the Core Working Group (CWG) on Regional Development in Nigeria, a key step in operationalising President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that CWG is established to drive coordinated and harmonised implementation of the regional developmentContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigeria’s creative economy is set to take centre stage on the global scene as Ogun State prepares to showcase its art, fashion, design, poetry and music at the prestigious Milan Design Week 2026. Milan Design Week, which holds in April 2026, is one of the world’s biggestContinue Reading
