By Abigail Joshua Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Thursday to advocate for a transition to renewable energy as a means of addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Mr Michael David, Executive Director of the Global Initiative for Food Security and Preservation (GIFSEP), highlighted Africa’s vast solar and wind energyContinue Reading
By Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has pledged to collaborate with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) to support Nigeria’s clean energy transition, reduce poverty, and improve cost efficiency in public services. Dr Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of the BPP, made this known in a statement releasedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have stressed the need for increased awareness and improved practices around menstrual hygiene, particularly to support better health outcomes and dignity for girls in underserved communities. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day, commemorated globally every May 28Continue Reading
By Joshua Olomu The World Agritourism Organisation Advocacy (WAOA) has urged government at all levels and stakeholders in Agriculture and Tourism sectors to invest in the creation of Agritoursim Villages. Trust Ogboi, President of WAOA, who made the call during a world news conference organised by the group on ThursdayContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted new Rules of Procedure, which prohibit members from making derogatory remarks about fellow members and West African Heads of State. The regional lawmakers adopted the revised Rules of Procedure during the First Ordinary Session of the Parliament held on Thursday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) in collaboration with UN Women has taken steps to strengthen childcare licensing, regulation, and service delivery in the FCT. The Mandate Secretary of FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi disclosed this at a training of officials of the secretariats andContinue Reading
By Peter Amine Team Bayelsa has maintained its lead on the medals table of the ongoing National Sports Festival (NSF) in Abeokuta, Ogun. Bayelsa amassed 19 gold, 10 silver and eight bronze medals four days into the festival. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the official medals table releasedContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal The President of Nigeria Golf Federation, Segun Runsewe, has revealed that 24 states converged in Abeokuta Golf Club to participate in the ongoing National Sports Festival. Runsewe spoke during a technical meeting with the Coaches and officials of the games across the country, in Abeokuta Golf Club.Continue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Dr John Asein, Director-General, Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), says the commission has the power to investigate, raid, seize, arrest, and prosecute copyright infringements. Asein said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. The D-G said that the commission has the authorityContinue Reading
By Aisha Cole The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Mr Adegboyega Oyetola, has received the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Marc Fonbaustier. The visit underscored the strengthening maritime and diplomatic relations between Nigeria and France, particularly in the context of ocean governance and global maritime collaboration. The engagement comesContinue Reading
