By Priscilla Osaje The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC), Dr John Asein, has urged staff of the commission to strengthen their practical knowledge and competencies to enhance teamwork and improve service delivery. Asein made the call at the opening of a two-day capacity building workshop on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Nefishetu Yakubu Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions, Sen. Neda Imasuen, says his proposed bill seeks to strengthen the Public Complaints Commission (PCC) to improve service delivery and protect whistleblowers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a bill for anContinue Reading
By Edith Nwapi Nigeria has significantly strengthened its legal framework against torture through the Anti-Torture Act, says the Executive Secretary (ES), National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Mr Tony Ojukwu, SAN. Ojukwu made this known on Friday in Abuja in a statement in honour of victims and survivors of torture asContinue Reading
By Aderogba George The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in partnership with the One World Initiative for Sustainable Development, has inaugurated a medical outreach programme for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Abuja. The outreach, which commenced at the New Kuchingoro IDP Camp, is targeted atContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ike Nwachukwu, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to establish a Foreign Service Commission to boost professionalism and strengthen diplomacy. Nwachukwu made the call in Abuja at the public presentation of “Fragments of Time: My Foreign Service Years,” aContinue Reading
By Priscilla Osaje Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, creativity and respect for Intellectual Property (IP), in line with the national aspiration for economic diversification for national development. The Director-General of NCC, Dr John Asein, said this at a programme to commemorateContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (NIEEE) have sought partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), on data protection compliance, capacity building, and professional training. The President and Chairman-in-Council of NIEEE, Felix Adegboye,made this known when he led a delegation of the Institue on aContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Chairman of the South-South Development Commission (SSDC), Chibudom Nwuche, has pledged to overhaul the development trajectory of the South-South region. Nwuche, who said this at the inaugural meeting of the SSDC Board in Abuja on Thursday, also pledged to transform the commission for the benefitContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Civil Service Commission, on Tuesday, began a computer-based promotion examination for 915 Assistant and Deputy Directors. Chairman of the Commission, Mr Emeka Eze, said at the event in Abuja, that the directors were drawn from the Universal Basic Education Board, Secondary EducationContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Yoruba Council of Youths Worldwide (YCYW), has applauded President Bola Tinubu for creating the South-West Development Commission. The President of the Council, Aare Hassan, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, on Friday in Abuja. Hassan, represented byContinue Reading
