By Lilian U. Okoro The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP), has taken campaigns for the protection of child domestic workers (CDWs) to schools in Alimosho, Lagos State. Speaking at the event in Lagos, the Group’s Advocacy Manager, Mrs Coker Olufunmilola,Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has called on schools administrators nationwide to leverage space education programmes to prepare students for careers in space science and technology. Dr Matthew Adepoju, Director-General, NASRDA, gave the charge at the second graduation ceremony of the Pathway to SpaceContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Conference The Ministry of Youth Development and stakeholders have concluded plans to host the Youth Creative Conference (YCC) 2025, scheduled to hold in Abuja from Oct. 22 to 23. Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, confirmed this when he received leaders of the Youth Creativity forContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government on Tuesday launched the European Investment Bank (EIB) Assisted Nigeria Climate Adaptation – Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB). The project is designed to support the country in erosion control, flood management, and watershed restoration. Malam Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Environment, at the launch ofContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Ms. Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television News, who was killed during a robbery at her residence in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by Mr Bayo Onanuga, on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says although Nigeria is a diverse and complex nation, it is not a difficult country to govern. Obasanjo made the remark on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Bakhita ICT Centre at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto State, where he stressed that Nigeria’sContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has called on institutions and professional associations to partner with government to shape a stronger, more competitive educational future for Lagos. Sanwo-Olu made the call during the inauguration of a 160-seater hall at the Lagos State University of Science and TechnologyContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s “disastrous” tenure in office will be a major obstacle if he chooses to contest the 2027 presidential election. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, made this known in a strongly worded statement on Monday in Abuja, reactingContinue Reading
By Victor Okoye Flying Eagles Head Coach, Aliyu Zubair, has blamed missed chances for Nigeria’s 1-0 loss to Norway in their opening match of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Group A match was played at Estadio Fiscal deContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Coalition of Farmers Association of Nigeria (COFAN) and the Himma Youth Farmers Association of Nigeria (HYFAN) have urged the Federal Government to sustain the importation of fertiliser raw materials. They said this should continue until local production capacity is guaranteed. Dr Abubakar Bamai, COFAN President, madeContinue Reading
