By Jessica Dogo The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has unveiled the process and plans to enhance regulatory frameworks to promote an efficient, accessible and competitive communications industry. The Executive Vice-Chairman (EVC) of NCC, Dr Aminu Maida, said this at the Public Enquiry on three Subsidiary Legislations in Abuja. The NewsContinue Reading
By Anita Uzoagba/Anochiam Nnaemeka Some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have attributed the growing crime rate and moral decay among youths to poor parenting, weak institutions, and unemployment. The residents, speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Abuja, said that parenting remained the foundation of every child’sContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Dr John Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), has urged the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS) to collaborate with the commission in bringing the value of copyright system to their schools. Asein made the call at the 176th Congress of ANCOPSS, FCT Branch,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu A former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has urged northern leaders to spearhead efforts to rebuild trust in governance and strengthen national unity. Adebayo made the call in a statement on Wednesday after visiting Alhaji Bashir Dalhatu, the Board of Trustees Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Adenike Ayodele Legal luminary, Prof. Yusuf Ali (SAN), has called for the adoption of a human-centered framework in Nigeria’s national security policies to ensure lasting peace and stability. Ali made the call while delivering a keynote address titled, “The Impact of National Security Policies on Vulnerable Populations: A HumanContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has advised candidates shortlisted for the online Computer-Based Test (CBT) to login 30 minutes each day ahead of the commencement time. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Board, retired Maj.-Gen. Abdulmalik Jibril,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu The School of the Gifted, Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja, has emerged as the winner of the 10th edition of the National Quiz Competition on Legislature and Democracy for Senior Secondary Schools in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the grand finale was organised by theContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The Voice of Disability Initiative (VDI), an NGO, on Tuesday empowered children from three special needs schools in the FCT as part of efforts to promote inclusive education. The beneficiary schools were the FCT School for the Blind, the FCT School for Children with Special Needs, Kuje,Continue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) and the Parliamentary Institute of Benin Republic (IPaB) have begun a capacity-building workshop to enhance regional collaboration. Declaring the training open, the Director General of NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Suleiman, stated that the five-day workshop was organised by NILDS, inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on Monday commenced biodiversity businesses training for 10 communities around the Omo Biosphere Reserve in Ogun State. The six-day training, under Nigeria–UNESCO Biodiversity Business Project will ensure that participants from the selected communities are trained on environmental educationContinue Reading
