By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to see themselves as guardians of rivers, saying protecting the nation’s waterways is safeguarding public health, food security and the economy. Prof. Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, made the call on Monday in Abuja at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
MoU By Doris Esa, Edited by Sadiya Hamza The Federal Government of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC), an international non-governmental organisation based in The Hague, Netherlands, to strengthen wildlife protection in the country. The MoU provides a framework for cooperation toContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to remain professional in the discharge of their duties and remain committed to protecting the nation’s democracy. Ogalla, represented by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Admiralty Integrated FarmsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a significant step towards minimising harm to non-combatants, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritising civilian protection during military operations. This was demonstrated with the hosting of the Civilian Harm Mitigation Seminar organised by the DHQ in conjunction with the US Institute forContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has urged residents of the territory to take ownership of public infrastructure built in their communities. Wike, who made the call after he inspected some ongoing projects in satellite towns, also urged the residents to protectContinue Reading
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has called for the protection of child domestic workers, from widespread maltreatment and exploitation across Nigeria. The advocacy centre spearheading the “Protect Child Domestic Workers (PCDW) from Maltreatment” programme, noted thatContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Nigeria has joined the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR) Forum as an associate member to explore better ways of cross-border data transfers and data protection. Dr Vincent Olatunji, the National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission(NDPC) made the announcement on Wednesday at a media briefing organisedContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson Devatop Centre for Africa Development, a Non- Governmental Organisation (NGO), says it has empowered 131 community members, to protect the rights and well-being of vulnerable children in Lagos State. Speaking at a conference on Thursday in Lagos, Mr Joseph Osuigwe, the Executive Director,Continue Reading
By Deborah Coker Sen. Ned Nwoko (PDP-Delta), says his bill on amendment to Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 will ensure compliance with global best practices and provide economic and security benefits to the nation. Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
