Presidential Executive Order 5: Coalition tasks FG on revamp of Ajaokuta Steel Company
By Chimezie Godfrey CSO Coalition for the Revival of Ajaokuta Steel has urged the Federal Government to move the administration of Ajaokuta Steel Company from […]
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Boko Haram: Breaking the conflict trap in the Lake Chad basin,By Jibrin Ibrahim
Following a Special Report General Saleh Bala and I had written for the United States Institute for Peace (USIP) entitled “Civilian-led Governance and Security in […]
KDSG, UNICEF strengthen community sensitisation for optimal infant feeding
The Kaduna State Government, supported by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has trained critical stakeholders in Community-Infant and Young Child Feeding (C-IYCF) to strengthen community […]
Bauchi Govt. begins headcount of commercial sex workers
The Bauchi State Government, says it has begun a one week headcount of commercial sex workers operating in the state.Alhaji Aminu Balarabe, Permanent Commissioner, Bauchi […]
Stakeholders develop strategies to promote girl child education in Kaduna
Stakeholders in the education sector on Monday developed advocacy strategies and influencing plans to promote girl child education and second chance education initiative across Kaduna […]
Civil Society Group set to interrogate FG over delay on ASCL
By Chimezie Godfrey A non-governmental organisation, NGO Network is working in collaboration with CSO Coalition for Ajaokuta Steel revival. The Project Director, NGO Network, Mr […]
Aviation Sector Revolution of President Buhari Administration, By Ismail Ahmed, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Tolu Ogunlesi and Salihu Moh. Lukman
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, in May 2016, launched its Aviation Roadmap, with the aim of transforming the sector, in terms of safety, infrastructure and […]
Nigerian Universities; beyond quantity, By Dakuku Peterside
The hallmark of productivity is improvement in quantity and quality. If one of these standards is sacrificed for the other, needed development is compromised. This […]
Labour Institute applauds Buhari on social protection projects
By Chimezie Godfrey The Michael Imoudu Institute for Labour Studies(MINILS) has commended President Buhari’s administration in feeding Nigerian children and protecting them in schools against […]
Special Economic Zone to revolutionise Sokoto’s economy – NEPZA
The Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA) said it would deploy the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Scheme to revolutionise the Sokoto State economic space. Prof. […]
Adamawa govt. committed to restoration of Sukur cultural landscape–Fintiri
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa says his administration is committed to the development and restoration of the Sukur cultural landscape in the state. Fintiri said […]
PIB in current shape will create more problems – Onochie
A political activist, Dr Nnamdi Onochie, says the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) passed by the National Assembly (NASS) will bring more problems to Nigeria than […]
EU to set up new agency to fight money laundering
The EU Commission says it is planning to establish a new supervisory authority to combat money laundering, among other measures, according to documents seen by […]
Minister urges states, LGs to prioritize investment in WASH services
The Minister of Water Resources, Malam Suleiman Adamu has called states and local governments to prioritise investment in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. Adamu […]
Bauchi Govt targets 1.5m children for malaria treatment – Official
Bauchi State Agency for the Control of HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Leprosy and Tuberculosis (BACATMA), says it has targeted 1.5 million children for the 2021 Seasonal Malaria […]
Bayelsa Judicial Panel awards N21bn against Police
The Bayelsa Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police Brutality and other Related Offence has awarded N21 billion to victims of extra-judicial killings perpetrated by the […]
Senate passes N895.8 bn supplementary budget, approves N2.343 trn external borrowing for FG
By Haruna Salami The Senate on Wednesday passed President Muhammadu Buhari’s N895.8 billion supplementary budget for 2021. This followed the consideration of the report of […]
Group canvases gender mainstreaming in AfCFTA implementation
Organisation of Women in International Trade (OWIT) Nigeria is seeking gender mainstreaming in the implementation of African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) in the country. […]
COVID-19: Most serious global challenge since World War 2 – UNN VC
Prof. Charles Igwe, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), says COVID-19 pandemic is indisputably the highest global challenge since World War 2. Igwe spoke […]
Nurses association in Bayelsa decries quackery
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Bayelsa branch on Tuesday decried the high rate of quackery in the state and pledged to […]
Rep. pledges speedy legislative action on Journalism Enhancement Bill
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Olusegun Odebunmi (APC-Oyo) has pledged speedy action on the Journalism Enhancement Bill before the National Assembly. Odebunmi […]
Managing millennials: Adapting to a changing workforce, by Kehinde David Folarin
Millennials are thriving in the workforce today. They are the next generation to be leaders in the workplace and will be the generation that shapes […]
UAE donates humanitarian items to Nigerian Army Women Corps
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy on donated sets of humanitarian items to the Nigerian Army Women Corps to support their efforts towards peace, security […]
USAID commits $72m to boost delivery of education, health services, others to Nigerians
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is committing $72 million to support selected states deliver improved services particularly in primary health care, education, […]
APC recommends increased commitment to media, public engagement
Managers of Information of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governments at federal and state levels has recommended increased commitment to improve media and public engagements […]