By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, Jan. 20, 2026 (NAN)  UN human rights office (OHCHR) has  advocated  the universal abolition of death penalty, noting that  2025 saw an ‘alarming’ increase in executions in a small number of retentionist countries. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, ratified by  175 countries,Continue Reading

By Vivian Emoni The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) says it conducted 728 capacity-building programmes in 2025, impacting 96,221 participants across its 36 state and regional offices nationwide. Dr Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director of the council disclosed this during a news conference, on Non-oil Export Performance and the 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading

By Vivian Emoni Nigeria’s non-oil export value recorded 6.1 billion dollars in 2025, reflecting diversification, higher volumes, and expanding markets, the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) said on Monday. Mrs Nonye Ayeni, Executive Director, NEPC, disclosed this at a news conference on the 2025 Non-Oil Export Performance and 2026 Outlook,Continue Reading