By Salamat Abu A coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Kogi have called for stronger synergy, legislative reforms, and timely funding to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the state. The CSOs made the call at a high-level policy dialogue held in Lokoja. The meeting brought together state and non-stateContinue Reading
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By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has advocated sustainable government support for businesses and enhanced policies to improve ease of doing business for economic stability. The President of the ACCI, Chief Emeka Obegolu, made the call in his Eid-el-Fitr message by the chamber’s Media andContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Two Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have urged the government to support and prioritise the reintegration of victims of insurgency into society to enable them rebuild their lives with dignity. Mrs Elizabeth Duile, Co-founder, Civitas Auxilium Foundation (CAF), and Dr Segun Showunmi, Convener of The Alternative, madeContinue Reading
By Adeyemi Adeleye Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), Convener of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, says government at all levels must be deliberate about pulling people out of poverty and ensuring fair wealth distribution. Adediran spoke at the Lagos4Lagos Movement 8th Annual Ramadan Public Lecture titled “Economic Empowerment and Poverty Alleviation: TheContinue Reading
Collins Yakubu-Hammer, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Over the years, analysts have expressed concern over declining public trust in government information and communication in Nigeria. Many Nigerians have stereotyped official information as untrue or as narratives crafted to defend government deficiencies or those in positions of authority. While a significantContinue Reading
By Nana Musa The Federal Government has identified a set of conditions necessary to improve the performance of public assets, attract investment inflows and generate stronger economic growth across key sectors. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, made this known in Abuja during theContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu President Bola Tinubu says his administration will ensure equitable development across all regions of the country. The assurance was made by Tinubu on Tuesday in Kaduna at a two-day interactive session on Government-citizens’ Engagement organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation Tuesday in Kaduna. Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Dr Mariya Mahmoud has called on governments at all levels to increase investment in primary healthcare. Mahmoud made the call in Abuja on Monday, at an event organised by the Society of Family Physicians of Nigeria, FCT/Keffi Chapter, to celebrateContinue Reading
Mini grid dev’t catalyst for Nigeria’s energy solution – Experts By Mohammed Bababusu Some experts in Kogi, Niger and Nasarawa have advocated increased investment to fast track development of the Independent Mini Power Grid, to boost electricity supply in the country. They said the measure was necessary to check theContinue Reading
