By Stephen Adeleye Dr Zakariya Zakari, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MNI Analysis Partners, has urged African governments to embrace local skills and indigenous knowledge for sustainable development. He made the call on Tuesday at the 2nd International Conference of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Federal University Lokoja (FUL),Continue Reading
By Abigael Joshua The Federal Government is implementing policies aimed at reducing methane emissions from dumpsites and promoting sustainable waste management practices across the country. The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, stated this at a stakeholder engagement workshop on the Multi-Solving Action for Methane Reduction in Nigeria (MAMRN) Project,Continue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The National Media Tour, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications Team on Sunday commenced the inspection of strategic federal and state government projects in Kogi State. The team inspected the Kabba Junction section of the Abuja – Lokoja Expressway, which is alsoContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde The Federal Government has commenced a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s child protection framework, including the 19-year-old National Child Policy and outstanding international child rights reports. The exercise seeks to strengthen protections nationwide. The review is taking place at the National Policy Forum on Women, Children and Families,Continue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Ogun Ministry of Environment says it is targeting cleaner air by strengthening environmental policies to mitigate carbon emissions. The Commissioner for Environment in the state, Mr Ola Oresanya, disclosed this when he received a team of Climate Beyond Borders Caravan (CBBC) in his office on Thursday.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Health experts have called for free treatment programmes, stronger policies and improved funding to address the growing burden of hypertension in Nigeria across all population groups nationwide. The experts made the call during an interview and panel discussion on hypertension burden and control efforts organisedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB) has advised building professionals to keep up with government policies and new tax changes so they can stay relevant in the changing construction industry. Its Chairman, FCT Chapter, Mr John Zaki, made the call during the institute’s Annual General Meeting andContinue Reading
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 Blessing Odega The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the scheme will adopt and implement a standardised protocol for inclusive handling of corps members with disabilities throughout the orientation course and service year. The Director-General of the NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, said this in Jos, at the opening ceremonyContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has said that the deployment of corps members must be guided by prevailing security conditions and relevant government policies. Nafiu stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 BatchContinue Reading
