By Deji Abdulwahab Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), says democracy has shaped Nigeria’s destiny through the ballot rather than the bullet. Omotayo said this in Abuja on Thursday at a public lecture on the 27th Anniversary of Democracy Day themedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Findings from a four-year implementation research project have highlighted pathways for scaling up the Hormonal Intrauterine Device (HIUD) in Nigeria and expanding contraceptive choices for women nationwide. The findings were presented on Wednesday in Abuja at the dissemination meeting of the Research on Scale-Up of the HormonalContinue Reading
By Funmilayo Adeyemi The Country Director of the British Council in Nigeria, Ms Donna McGowan, says research projects funded through the council’s Action Research Grants are providing practical solutions to challenges affecting teaching and learning outcomes in Nigerian schools. McGowan said this on Tuesday in Abuja at an event showcasingContinue Reading
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In spite of economic challenges, unemployment, insecurity and social development concerns, experts have identified the country’s youthful population as one of its greatest assets for national transformation. With one of the largest youth populations in Africa, Nigeria possesses enormous human capitalContinue Reading
By Abigael Joshua Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing global environment governance, biodiversity conservation and land restoration in line with the objectives of the Great Green Wall Initiative across the Sahel region. Nigeria’s position was made known by Mr Saleh Abubakar, Director-General, National Agency for the Great Green WallContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) have trained Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Northern Nigeria on safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH). The intervention formed part of a three-day training programme forContinue Reading
Nigeria and India have taken another step towards strengthening their long-standing strategic partnership as a high-level delegation from the National Defence College (NDC), India, embarks on a geo-strategic tour of Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Federal Government says collaboration with World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) will expand intellectual property protection, commercialisation and access to opportunities for businesses and innovators. Dr Jumoke Oduwole, Minister, Industry, Trade and Investment, disclosed this at a stakeholders’ roundtable discussion with WIPO officials, on Accelerating Nigeria’s InnovationContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, says Nigeria is too great to be intimidated by insurgents. Mrs Tinubu spoke on Saturday at the Government House in Ado-Ekiti while meeting with members of the Ekiti State Traditional Rulers’ Council. She expressed her appreciation to the peopleContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Nigerian Ambassador-designate to Benin Republic, Amb. Mopelola Adeola-Ibrahim, has reaffirmed the administration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to promoting peace and democratic stability within West Africa. Adeola-Ibrahim said this when she paid Eid-el-Kabir visit to the 260 Nigerian troops of the Operation Atileyin Alaafia II, stationedContinue Reading
