By Sani Idris Mr Rilwan Abdullahi, the President of the National Association of Persons with Physical Disabilities, has called for a fundamental shift in commitment, solidarity, financing and actions in support of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Abdullahi made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Maureen Okon The Directorate of Technical Aid Corps (DTAC), has hailed 10 Technical Aid Corps (TAC) Volunteers who served in Sierra Leone, for their meritorious services. The DTAC Director-General (DG), Dr Yusuf Yakub, said that the TAC volunteers were recognised by Sierra Leone for being the best set toContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says it has provided jobs for no fewer than 14,155 rural women and youths in Niger Delta region. The jobs were created in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise in Niger Delta (LIFE-ND). Dr AbiodunContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Mr Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, has highlighted non-interest and equity financing as viable solutions to the prevailing global debt crisis. Edun said this at the maiden Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Islamic Financial Service Board (IFSB) internationalContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Amnesty International, has called for stronger human rights regulations and protection in Nigeria. Country Director, Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said this at the Write for Rights Fiesta Agenda 2023 organised by Amnesty International on Wednesday in Abuja. Sanusi said that Amnesty International ran the Write forContinue Reading
By Hadiza Mohammed Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister and Chairman of the 51st Ordinary Session of the Mediation and Security Council (MSC) has described the persistent political instability in West Africa as a threat to democracy. Tuggar said this at the ministerial-level meeting of the council in AbujaContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has announced an intensified collaboration with the private sector for the manufacturing and distribution of family planning commodities to enhance Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services (SRH) in the country. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, shared this development on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Ephraim Sheyin Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, the President of the Court of Appeal, has relocated the Kogi Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal from Lokoja to Abuja. A statement by Mr David Umar Mike, Secretary of the Tribunal, said that its sittings would now be at the National Judicial Institute on UmarContinue Reading
By Justina Auta In a strategic move to enhance reproductive choices, the Marie Stopes International Organisation in Nigeria (MSION) has rebranded to MSI Nigeria Reproductive Choices (MSIN). The organisation aims to empower one in four women to access contraceptive services by 2030, as disclosed by Mr Emmanuel Ajah, the CountryContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, closed its case in the trial of former Gov. Gabriel Suswam of Benue and his co-defendant and ex-Finance Commissioner during his tenure, Omadachi Oklobia, after calling eight witnesses. EFCC’s Counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, informed Justice Ahmed Mohammed of aContinue Reading
