Nigeria, WJC Sign MoU on Wildlife Protection

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

Naval chief tasks personnel on professionalism, protection of democracy

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

DHQ prioritises civilian protection during operations

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

Centre seeks protection for child domestic workers  

    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

Nigeria joins global cross-border privacy forum

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