By Cecilia Ologunagba The UN Deputy Secretary-General, Ms Amina Mohammed, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to supporting Nigerian-led solutions to development and humanitarian challenges. UN spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, said Mohammed had returned from Nigeria, where she visited Zamfara and Benue states and met communities affected by insecurity and displacement. HeContinue Reading
Retired AVM Sayo Olatunde, author of “Beyond the Symptoms: Tackling the Root of Nigeria’s Insecurity”, has called for a systemic approach to tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.Continue Reading
By Victor Adeoti Prof. Shadrach Akindele, Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Redeemer’s University, Ede in Osun, has urged graduating postgraduate students of the institution to use the knowledge acquired to develop practical solutions to challenges facing the country. Akindele said this during his address at the 17th convocation ceremony ofContinue Reading
By Patricia Amogu Dr Bright Echefu, Chairman of EIB STRATOC, has commended the Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, for recognising and supporting indigenous expertise in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. Echefu, in a statement on Friday outlined the I-G’s leadership as forward-thinking. The commendation followed Egbetokun’s inspection of state-of-the-art intelligenceContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A research and advisory company, Veriv Africa, is advocating for data-driven solutions to address governance and reforms across the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country. Ms Omotayo Faro, Managing Director of the company said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government has urged stakeholders in the building and construction sector to find lasting solutions to incessant building collapses across the country. The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Sen. John Enoh gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Conference onContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Prof. Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has emphasised the need for localised solutions to address the consequences of climate change. Pate said this on Thursday in Abuja at the 10th edition of the Future of Health Conference, organised by Nigeria HealthContinue Reading
