FAO advocates inclusion of women traders in AfCFTA
By Bukola Adewumi The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has called for the inclusion of women traders in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […]
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NCPWD, NCCE seek ties for inclusion of disability studies in Colleges
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya the Executive Secretary, National Commission for Persons With Disabilities, Mr. James David Lalu made known his Commission’s readiness to partner with the […]
NTYTP Congratulates New PDP Youth Leader
The leadership of the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP), a leadership development advocacy group, has congratulated the newly elected Youth Leader of the Peoples […]
CBN releases guidelines for eNaira
Following the launch of the enaira by President Muhamadu Buhari, the application for the digital currency introduced by the CBN has become available for download, […]
Media in Times of Crisis: Resolving Conflict, Achieving Consensus, By Dapo Olorunyomi
… My special gratitude to President Mustapha Isah of the Nigerian Guild of Editors for your kind invitation. Reviewing the guests list, I can see […]
NCPWD seeks State Govts’ compliance on employment of PWDs
By Rosemary Ogbonnaya The National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, NCPWD has organised its 2nd town hall meeting of Persons with Disabilities, PWDs, recently in […]
IRIAD tasks govt, stakeholders on digital transformation for the girl child
By Chimezie Godfrey The Initiative for Research, Innovation and Advocacy in Development (IRIAD) has called for the provision of access to the internet and digital […]
FG to develop 10-year strategic plan for Senior Citizens Centre—Minister
Mrs Sadiya Umar-Farouk, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, has said that the Federal Government will develop a 10-year strategic plan […]
Buhari meets Queen of Netherlands, seeks intervention in agriculture, others
President Muhammadu Buhari has held a bilateral meeting on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly holding in New York, USA, with Her Majesty, […]
Buhari approves inclusion of Yusuf Sununu into Health Reform Committee
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the inclusion of Dr Yuusf Sununu as the representative of House of Representatives on the Health Sector Reform Committee. Sununu […]
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 […]
World Bank forecasts Somalia’s economy to grow at 2.4% in 2021
The World Bank on Tuesday projected Somalia’s economy to grow at 2.4 per cent in 2021, rebounding from the “triple shock” – Coronavirus (COVID-19), flooding, […]
APC national convention: Aspirant pledges better youth inclusion in governance
Abdulhamid Umar, an APC aspirant for the position of Youth Leader in the North-West zone in the forthcoming party’s Extra-ordinary National Convention, has pledged better […]
CBN announces Bitt Inc. as Tech. Partner for its eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech Company, Bitt Inc., as the Technical Partner for its digital […]
Group urges parties to consider women as governorship candidates in 2023
The Nigerian Feminist Forum (NFF), a pressure group, has urged political parties in the country to consider women as their governorship candidates in states and […]
Digital Economy: The emerging Black Gold
By Bashir Ibrahim Hassan Nigeria’s economy and budget have been largely dependent on revenues generated from the petroleum industry since the 1960s. All that is […]
FG begins digital payment of conditional cash transfer in FCT
By Chimezie Godfrey The Federal Government has begun payment of the second phase of the Conditional Cash Transfer in the Federal Capital Territory. At the […]
Towards A More Perfect Union, By Kayode Fayemi
Text of the Keynote Address by His Excellency Dr. Kayode Fayemi, CON, Governor, Ekiti State, Nigeria, entitled: Towards A More Perfect Union, Presented at […]
Southern Christian Presidential Candidate: NEG commends APC, tasks PDP
The Nigeria Equity Group (NEG), an independent political movement, has commended the All Progressives Congress (APC) after reports emerged that the ruling party is considering […]
Pantami unveils book on Digital Innovation for Economic Prosperity in Nigeria
The Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Pantami has unveiled a book titled, “Digital Innovation for Economic Prosperity in Nigeria.” The publication […]
10 Kebbi communities record 2,538 girl child enrolment in 2021 as against zero in 2007 — ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) says it had facilitated the enrolment of girl children into primary schools in 10 communities in Ngaski and Augie Local Government Areas […]
Group seeks youth inclusion in governance
A group, the Ansar-ud-deen Youth Association Northern State Council, has called for urgent need for government at all levels to include youth in the process […]
Enugu State traditional rulers council outlaws girl child marriage
The Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council has outlawed girl-child marriage and other forms of gender-based harmful practices in the state.This is contained in a communique […]
Ikpeazu’s aide urges Abia Assembly to pass disability bill
Mr Samuel Ekeoma, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, on Disability Matters, has urged the Abia State House of Assembly to expedite […]
Without a candidate, PDP optimistic of victory in Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election
Southeast zone of the PDP on Saturday in Abuja expressed optimism that its candidate would emerge victorious at the Nov. 6 governorship election in Anambra. […]