By Anita Uzoagba Experts in Counselling have called for collective action to address the changing nature of Gender-based Violence (GBV) and provide adequate support for survivors. They made the call in Abuja, during the end of year party of the Counselling Association of Nigeria, (CASSON) FCT Chapter, to commemorate theContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Stakeholders in the human rights sector have urged Nigerian authorities to adopt rights-based approaches in managing public protests across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They stated this in Abuja at a one-day sensitisation workshop on the promotion and protection of the right to peacefulContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Executive Director of Lawgistics Africa, Mr Samuel Chukwu, has Urged Nigerians to embrace the new National Tax Act would build stronger institutions and boost development. Chukwu, a Lawyer, said this during the national tax sensitisation and awareness summit 2025 in Abuja on Thursday. The theme ofContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called for stronger collaboration between government, stakeholders, and civil society to reduce Road Traffic Deaths (RTDs) during the Yuletide season. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the call in Abuja at the 2025 Fourth Quarter Strategy Session themed “MainstreamingContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo/Philomina Attah The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Abbas Tajudeen, has called for deeper collaboration between the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) and the Federal Government. This is to strengthen peace-building efforts and counter rising insecurity across the country. Tajudeen made the call at the opening ofContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje The Nigerian Press Council (NPC) has reiterated its commitment to partner with the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) in the fight against online piracy. The Executive Secretary of NPC, Dr Dili Ezughah, disclosed this during a seminar organised by NCC for journalists, in Abuja. The theme of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh Hon. Gift Johnbull, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Community Engagement (South-South), has said that the launch of “Road to South-South 2.0 “will accelerate development across the region. Speaking at the event held at the State House, Abuja, Johnbull said the new edition builds onContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo/Magdalene Ukuedojor Mohammed Abdullahi a nine-year-old boy roamed the streets of Abuja scavenging cement bags around construction sites in a high brow Asokoro area. Moving in groups, these scavengers would share ₦250 for a dozen bags collated. Some days they couldn’t meet up and would roam aimlessly feedingContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Federal Government/ International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP), has trained 105 rice farmers Niger on improved agronomic practices aimed at boosting productivity and enhancing food security. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training was held on Thursday for farmers inContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Corporate Kickers Sports Club (CKSC) has launched an initiative to acquire its own sporting arena, especially for football, to boost fun and engagement among members. The event, which attracted several guests in Abuja on Thursday, also served as a medium to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary,Continue Reading
