By Angela Atabo A youth advocacy group on Wednesday, took its campaign against air pollution to markets and schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The youths, led by Ms Daniella Omotola, a young Rotaractor (Rotaract Club of Omole Golden, District 9111) and behavioral advocate, said the campaign aimed toContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) has sought an expanded mandate to track, trace, and recover stolen crude oil proceeds both locally and internationally. Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District and Chairman, Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oil Theft and Sabotage, made the call on Thursday, while speakingContinue Reading
By Vivian Ihechu Community-driven efforts are the foundation of global progress, transforming the large-scale promises of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into local realities. As such, achieving key global targets from eradicating poverty (SDG 1) to ensuring gender equality (SDG 5) and health (SDG 3) relies heavily onContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Ms Olu Verheijen, says Nigeria’s “Renewed Hope” agenda is driving investors’ confidence through clear governance, transparency, and data-driven energy policies. Verheijen said this while speaking on the panel session tagged “Incentivising Sustainable Growth through Government Energy Policies” at theContinue Reading
By Busayo Onijala Former Nigerian Permanent Representative to the United Nations and 74th President of the General Assembly, Prof Tijjani Muhammad-Bande, says the UN remains central to global governance. He noted that in spite of criticism, the UN still provides a framework for peace, security, human rights and sustainable developmentContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs Olu Verheijen, says the ongoing energy sector reforms under President Bola Tinubu’s administration have attracted more than eight billion dollars in new investments within one year. Verheijen made this known in an interview with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Rukayat Moisemhe The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has called for deeper collaboration across the textile and leather value chain to drive revival and competitiveness. Mr Segun Ajayi-Kadri, Director-General of MAN, made the call at the Textile, Wearing Apparel, Carpet, Leather and Footwear Sectoral Group AGM on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Emmanuella Anokam The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Dr Ekperikpe Ekpo, says Nigeria and Africa must pursue energy transition based on national realities. Ekpo said this on Wednesday during a ministerial panel session on “Global Shifts: Navigating an Era of Diverging Priorities” at the ongoing 2025 AbuContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Former Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has called for a paradigm shift in Africa’s development strategy, urging governments and institutions to place social justice at the centre of economic growth. Osinbajo made the call at the Ford Foundation Office for West AfricaContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has hailed the decision of a High Court in Gauteng, Johannesburg, which prohibited an anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, from unlawful activities against foreign nationals. The union in a statement issued by its Secretary, Akindele Olunloyo, and President, Smart Nwobi, described theContinue Reading
