Trans-Border Crimes and Lingering Security Challenges in Nigeria
By Ya’u Mukhtar Security threats in West Africa due to activities of illegal migrants, smugglers, drug/human traffickers and the recently jihadist movements have provoked serious […]
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N25.7bn fraud: Don’t jail me, ex-Bank PHB MD begs judge
There was a tense atmosphere in an Ikeja High Court on Wednesday night as Francis Atuche, a former Managing Director (MD) of Bank PHB, begged […]
Female Genital Mutilation: UNICEF, NOA train 74 in Imo
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have trained 74 persons as community “champions” for the elimination of Female Genital […]
FEATURES: Utilising sustainable practices to enhance productivity of smallholder women farmers
Studies have shown that small scale farmers, some with less than two hectares of land under cropping, are the ones producing the larger percentage of […]
Attacks: CP orders immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria
Mr Umar Muri, Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command has ordered the immediate deployment of more personnel to Zaria in an effort to tackle the […]
Nasarawa PASAN directs members to resume work
The leadership of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN) Nasarawa State House of Assembly has called on its members to resume work on June 15. […]
NGO tracks N193bn spent on government projects in 2020
The Connected Development (CODE) a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO) says it tracked N193 billion spent on government projects across the country in 2020, towards ensuring […]
NGO calls for more initiatives to address poverty at grassroots
Citizens Health Education and Development Initiative (CHEDI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), hascalled for more government initiatives and programmes to address poverty at the grassroots.The Executive […]
U.S. to donate 500m COVID-19 vaccine doses
U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration plans to buy 500 million doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to donate to other countries over the next two […]
Insecurity: Moghalu advocates establishment of Truth and Reconciliation committee
Prof. Kingsley Moghalu has recommended that President Muhammadu Buhari should establish a Truth and Reconciliation Committee to address current security and other challenges in Nigeria. […]
NLC rejects ”partial”implementation of minimum wage in Nasarawa State
The Nigeria Labour Congress in Nasarawa has rejected the partial implementation of N30, 000 minimum wage in the state.Mr Yusuf Iya, Chairman of NLC in the state, […]
NAFDAC partners Global alliance to enhance ease of doing business
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has commenced partnership with Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation (GATF) to put […]
Use professional channels to address medical negligence, malpractice — NMA
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has appealed to the public to utilise established professional channels and institutions in addressing their concerns on medical negligence and […]
Avoid divisive politics – Bafarawa urges
A former governor of Sokoto State, Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, has urged politicians and socio-political commentators in the country to avoid divisive politics and rather offer […]
Ebonyi: Group advocates continuous dialogue to end insecurity
The Human Rights and Conflict Resolution Centre (HRCRC), an NGO, has urged government at all levels and individuals to use negotiation as tool to ending […]
UNGA president pledges not to let corruption continue unchecked
President of the 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Volkan Bozkir, said the effects of corruption are “detrimental to all of society” […]
Insecurity: UN, Minister seek women’s participation in dialogue, peace processes
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Pauline Tallen, United Nations (UN) and other stakeholders have advocated increased women participation in peace and security processes in […]
Insecurity: Customs begins verification of private aircrafts
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) says it will begin to take stock of all privately owned aircrafts in the country to ensure strict compliance with […]
SMEDAN restates support for MSMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN)has reaffirmed commitment and support for development of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria. The […]
Grid: Analyst urges FG to invest in renewable energy
A Business Analyst, Mr Ikechukwu Unegbu, has urged the Federal Government to invest more in renewable energy as an antidote to mitigate the incessant black […]
Nigeria to earn $700m annually from sugar – Dangote
Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc says Nigeria can earn 700 million dollars foreign exchange annually through implementation of the Backward Integration Policy (BIP) from sugar production. […]
I joined APC for Cross River, says Ayade
Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River on Thursday, said he joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the benefit of the state. Ayade said this […]
Lalong condemns attacks in Riyom, Jos North
Gov Simon Lalong of Plateau has condemned the recent attacks in Jos North and Riyom Local Government Areas, describing them as barbaric and callous. The […]
Delta engages 158 youths in agricultural entrepreneurs programme
The Delta Job and Wealth Creation Bureau has begun orientation and farm enterprise training for 158 youths in crop production, under its Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs […]
Stakeholders laud INEC for creating 1,349 additional polling units in Bauchi
Election stakeholders in Bauchi on Tuesday lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for converting 1,349 voting points to polling units across the state. This […]