By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing gender equality and inclusivity within Nigeria’s security sector, as part of efforts to strengthen civil–military cooperation and enhance operational effectiveness. The pledge was made at the UK-supported Gender Symposium for Nigeria Security Actors, which opened on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Sheila Offiong/Magdalene Ukuedojor The National Youth Job Fair 2.0 promises to promote skills, harness talents and insights to reduce unemployment in the country. Mrs Habibah Abdullahi, one of the organisers, said this while urging National Youth Service Corps members, skills-driven and unemployed youths to hone skills, seek mentorship andContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting farmers in boosting productivity, food security, and nutrition across Nigeria and sub-Saharan Africa. Head of IITA Abuja Station, Dr Beatrice Aighewi, stated this during the IITA Farmers’ Day on Innovation for Nutrition and FoodContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is committed to enhancing mercury-free gold mining practices in some parts of the country due to the pressing challenge on the environment, health and well-being of citizens. Mr Mahmud Kambari, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, said this at the inauguration ofContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to placing Nigerian women at the forefront of climate action through the Green Women Platform (GWP). Malam Balarabe Lawal, the Minister of Environment, said this at the Validation Workshop of the Green Women Platform in Abuja on Tuesday. The themeContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya The Society for Family Health (SFH), in partnership with Niger Government, has begun the mobilisation of households for the distribution of free Insecticide-Treated Nets campaign in the state. Marianne Abioyo, the Coordinator for the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) and ITN campaign for Paikoro Local Government,Continue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo In the last five years, Rofiat Abdulazeez from Kwara has been the number one female Squash player in Nigeria. Abdulazeez has been training at the Kwara Stadium, with eight different squash courts, which are serving athletes who take turns to use them. Kwara Indoor Sports Hall InContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Stakeholders in biodiversity conservation say that establishing biodiversity businesses in Nigeria’s biosphere reserves will boost biodiversity conservation, support South-South cooperation, create wealth and preserve nature for sustainable development. They said this at the ongoing Biodiversity Business Training for 12 selected communities within the Oban Biosphere Reserve, hostedContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon Mr David McAllister, Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET), has described Nigeria as a crucial partner of the European Union (EU), saying that the country “matters greatly to the bloc.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that McAllister made the remark inContinue Reading
By Alex Enebeli The Enugu State Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO), have reiterated their commitment to make Enugu State polio free through various interventions. They stated this during an event to mark 2025 World Polio Day in Enugu on Friday with the theme “End Polio: Every Child, EveryContinue Reading
