Nigeria paid $1m to WFP for ECOWAS assistance to vulnerable families in 2021 -Officials
The Federal Government paid $1 million in 2021 to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as part of an ECOWAS humanitarian assistance for victims […]
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DIHAD 2022: Aisha Buhari wants new approach to localising humanitarian aids
By Ahmed Ubandoma Nigeria`s First Lady and Chairperson, African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), Aisha Buhari, has expressed the need for stakeholders to adopt a […]
U.S. House approves Ukraine humanitarian and military aid
NAN) The U.S. House approved a 1.5 trillion dollars spending bill to keep the government’s doors open for the next six months and send 13.6 […]
FG to evacuate more Nigerians from Ukraine under humanitarian corridor – Onyeama
By Lizzy Okoji Foreign Minister Geoffrey Onyeama says plans are under way by the Federal Government to evacuate more Nigerians trapped in Ukraine under the […]
Emulate Aisha Buhari’s humanitarian gesture, NYSC DG urges Nigerians
Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Maj.-Gen. Shuaibu Ibrahim, has called on wealthy Nigerians and corporate bodies to emulate the humanitarian gesture of Nigeria’s […]
First Lady seeks renewed media support for humanitarian issues
By Bridget Ikyado First Lady Aisha Buhari has solicited renewed support of the Nigerian media in reporting humanitarian issues and plight of women and children affected […]
Humanitarian crisis: 40,000 IDPs returns in Nasarawa
By Awayi Kuje No fewer than 40,000 Internally Displaced Persons ( IDPs) have returned to their ascentral homes from humanitarian crisis in 2021 in Nasarawa […]
NGO wants regulation of borehole drilling in humanitarian settings
An NGO, Action Against Hunger (AAH) Nigeria on Wednesday called for the regulation of drilling of boreholes in humanitarian settings in the north east. Mr […]
Ministry to upscale school feeding programme
By Chimezie Godfrey As schools reopen in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development (FMHADMSD) has promised to upscale the […]
Minister condoles with Nguru market fire victims
By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development Sadiya Farouq has sympathized with victims of the Central market, Nguru fire […]
Foundation urges NAFDAC to waive some requirements for young entrepreneurs
An Enugu based group, Potters Wheel Foundation has urged the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control Agency (NAFDAC) to waive some requirements […]
Zulum spends two days in Niger Republic
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has spent two days in Diffa and Bosso provinces of neighboring Niger Republic, from where he led some Nigerian […]
Educate Nigerians to embrace peace, CAN leader urges religious heads
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-East Zone, has urged religious heads to educate Nigerians to embrace tranquility for better life, society and good governance. […]
Magashi to improve welfare of ex- servicemen, dependants of fallen heroes
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The Minister of Defence, Retired Major General, Bashir Magashi has promised to improve welfare needs of the ex-servicemen, widows, and dependants of […]
FG resumes payment to 29,000 A’Ibom conditional cash transfer beneficiaries
The Federal Government on Thursday said it has resumed the payment of its Household Uplifting Programme-Conditional Cash Transfer (HUP-CCT) stipends to 29, 000 beneficiaries in […]
Migration: Adamawa, Borno record 2,298 movements in one week
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Between 27 September and 3 October 2021, a total of 2,298 movements were recorded in the states of Adamawa and Borno, said […]
Conflict: EU, UNICEF project supports over 5,129 out-of-school children in Borno
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Through the European Union, EU-funded Support to Early Recovery and Resilience Project, implemented by UNICEF, at least 5,129 conflict-affected out-of-school children in […]
WHO Expert Jalal-Eddeen Saleh to discuss new Malaria Vaccine at AUN-Atiku Institute Lecture
The American University of Nigeria (AUN) announces the resumption of its Development and Leadership Lecture series under the auspices of the AUN-Atiku Institute. The first […]
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 […]
Buhari mandates establishment of disability- friendly institutional centres in education sector
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu has announced that the Commission is targeting at least four […]
UN disarmament chief urges member states to enforce arms embargoes
UN High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Izumi Nakamitsu, has urged Member States to redouble efforts and enforce arms embargoes, saying the level of violations “remain […]
1 in 6 young Nigerians suffer impact of COVID-19 on mental health- UNICEF
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has said 1 in 6 young Nigerians aged 15- 24 often feel depressed or have little interest […]
Nigerian Army commences Operation Still Water, sets up Super-Camp in Bakassi
The 13 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Calabar, has commenced a three-month security operation in Cross River to check crime and criminality in the nation.The […]
Declare bandits terrorists, Senate tells FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare bandits as terrorists in order to wage total war against them including bombing […]
Nigeria’s Search for Solutions, By Hassan Gimba
“Our problems are man-made; therefore, they may be solved by man. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” – John F. Kennedy Nigerians have […]