E-transmission of election results: Accord Party lauds senate
The Lagos State Chapter of the Accord Party on Thursday has said that Senate’s amendment of the electoral act which now permits electronic transmission of […]
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Nigeria: Women, Girls, and the Power of Technology
By Hawwah Abdullahi Gambo “I always say the future is female, but indeed technology is the future.” On this International Day of the Girl Child, […]
Obi Cubana voted 2021 Man of the Year
A renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Mr Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has been voted the 2021 Man of the Year by Nigerians […]
Allegations against Obi: CLO extols Obi as man of impeccable integrity
The Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has extolled former Gov. Peter Obi of Anambra as a man of forthrightness and impeccable integrity in both his public […]
Group to support 12 sub-urban FCT, Nasarawa schools with digital skills
Ms Chioma Agwuegbo, the Executive Director, TechHerNG, an NGO, says the group will engage 12 sub-urban secondary schools in the FCT and Nasarawa State University […]
Buhari lifts ban on Twitter, conditionally
By Ismaila Chafe President Muhammadu Buhari has approved conditional lifting of ban on microblogging giant, Twitter. The president made this position known during a broadcast […]
Nollywood, Democratic Politics and the King of Boys, By Jibrin Ibrahim
On this Independence Day 2021, my focus is appropriately Nigerian politics. My point of entry is Nollywood, which I must confess I don’t follow closely. […]
Nigeria @61: Lawmakers, CLO urge Buhari to tackle insecurity
Some lawmakers in Lagos and Nasarawa states, and CLO have urged President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the security challenges facing the country, as the nation […]
Dangote donates to old age home, physically challenged children
As part of activities marking the 2021 Global Sustainability Week, employees of the pan-African of Dangote Group, have donated food items and other hygiene products […]
We’ll protect firemen, assets — FG
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect fire fighters and their equipment from physical attacks while responding to emergencies and disasters. Sola Fasure, […]
NCDC lauds Airtel for support towards COVID-19 response
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday lauded Airtel for its role and support towards the COVID-19 pandemic response in Nigeria. Airtel in […]
Obaseki flags off N-CARES programme
Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, on Thursday, flagged off the Nigeria Coronavirus (COVID-19) Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (N-CARES) programme under which 12,494 smallholder farmers […]
Coalition hails Buhari, Emefiele over impact on agriculture, youth empowerment, others
By Chimezie Godfrey A Coalition of Civil Society Groups, CCSGs has commended President Muhammadu Buhari, and the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin […]
Nigeria’s Debt and Struggle for New Nigeria, By Salihu Moh. Lukman
In a letter to Nigerian Senate, read to the plenary session of Tuesday, September 14, 2021, President Muhammadu Buhari requested approval for external borrowing plan […]
Senate approves establishment of nationwide emergency communications service
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill seeking to establish the Nationwide Emergency Communications Service. It also approved 112 as the toll-free number for emergencies. […]
VAT Controversy: Court of Appeal reserves ruling in Lagos application to join suit
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal has reserved ruling on the application filed by Lagos State Government seeking to join an appeal by […]
Let’s ensure that ‘when President is a man, VP should be a woman …’ – Lois Auta
Lois Auta, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cedar Seed Foundation,speaks on gender issues in an interview with Taiwo Adeleye of Women Radio.Excerpts: Why is […]
Council chairman pledges drainage system within 100 days in office
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has promised to put in place a drainage system at Sabo Gate […]
IGP’s wife empowers 50 POWA members in Edo
Hajia Hajara Alkali, wife of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali, on Tuesday empowered 50 members of the association in Edo with Small and […]
Edo govt. promises to collaborate with POWA on empowerment, skills
The Edo government, on Monday in Benin, promised to collaborate with the Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) towards achieving the association’s three-point agenda. Edo Gov. […]
Bello committed to strengthening girl-child education – Commissioner
The Kogi Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr. Wemi Jones, on Saturday, restated the commitment of Gov. Yahaya Bello, to encourage, support and strengthen […]
AUN-API reconvenes, pays condolence visit to Ahmed Joda’s family
After a four-and-half year hiatus, members of the Adamawa Peacemakers Initiative (AUN-API) have reconvened. On Saturday 28 August, the internationally recognized peacebuilding organization, made up […]
Ondo senator denies administering oath to youths to prove loyalty
Sen. Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South Senatorial District has refuted an allegation of administering oath to some youths in his constituency to prove their loyalty. […]
Nurses task FG on funding surgical interventions to reduce health cost
Nurses on Friday in Abuja, have called on the Federal Government to increase funding for surgical interventions to address out-of-pocket spending experienced by many Nigerians. […]
ICPC to tackle Corruption in Electricity Sector, says Chairman
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has promised to tackle corruption related matters arising from estimated billings, illegal selling of meters […]