China’s parliament opposes U.S. bill on Chinese tech threat
China’s parliament expressed indignation and opposition on Wednesday to a U.S. bill aimed at countering a technology threat from the Asian giant, the official Xinhua […]
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Bill to unbundle NIPOST passes 3rd reading in Senate
Senate on Tuesday at plenary passed the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) repeal and re-enactment bill, 2021. The bill, which seeks to unbundle NIPOST for efficient service […]
ASUP hails legislation to abolish HND/degree dichotomy
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has applauded Senate’s passage of a bill seeking to remove the dichotomy between Higher National Diploma (HND) and […]
Ex-NBA publicity scribe canvasses public enlightenment on cyber crime legislation
A former Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr Douglas Ogbankwa, has urged government to “drive” public enlightenment on the Cybercrime Act 2015, […]
Constitutional Review: Don advocates gender-neutral language, deletion of Section 29 (4) over child marriages
Prof. Ayodele Atsenuwa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development Services) of the University of Lagos, on Thursday advocated a gender-neutral language, inclusiveness and deletion of Section 29 (4) […]
Children’s Day: Benue Speaker pledges to promote children’s rights
The Speaker of the Benue House of Assembly, Mr Titus Uba, has pledged to vigorously push for the rights of children in the state, through […]
Stakeholders express divergent views on proposed legislation to scrap NYSC
Stakeholders have expressed divergent views on the proposed bill seeking to scrap the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), which passed through second reading at the […]
IFFs: Africa loses $148bn to corruption yearly – Malami
…Over $700m Stolen Funds Returned To Nigeria In Four Years The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, has said […]
International Museum Day: FG to legislate on theft of antiquities
The Federal Government will initiate legislation to forestall further theft of the country’s antiquities and other heritage property and enthrone their better management. The Minister […]
NGO urges FG, States to ensure success of National Livestock Transformation Plan
A Non-governmental Organisation, International Crisis Group (ICG) has urged the Federal and State Governments to ensure the success of the National Livestock Transformation Plan (NLTP). […]
Minister of Housing decries excessive rent demanded by property owners
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Raji Fashola, has decried the rate of excessive rent extortion and acquiring properties by land owners. The Minister, […]
Ibadan museum promises to do more on research
The New Curator, National Museum of Unity, Ibadan, Prince Sikiru Adedoyin, has promised to improve research into the tangible and intangible cultural heritage, including material […]
Our goal is to prevent exploitation of consumers – FCCPC
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring fairness in commerce and market place, as well as preventing the exploitation […]
Ghanaian lawmaker seeks ECOWAS legislation to end female genital mutilation, child marriage
Hon. Laadi Ayamba, a member of the ECOWAS Parliament from Ghana has urged countries of the sub-regional bloc to adopt and implement a law that […]
China angered over British asylum for Hong Kong activist, Nathan Law
High-profile Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law, who fled to Britain last June, has been granted political asylum in England, prompting an outcry from Beijing […]
Workers shut down Plateau Assembly over financial autonomy
Workers, under the aegis of Parliamentary Staff Association of Nigeria (PASAN), on Tuesday, shut down Plateau State House of Assembly Complex in protest against non-implementation […]
ECA harps on increasing women’s access to capital critical in Africa’s fight against poverty
The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) says it will continue to support its Member States in their efforts to improve women’s access to capital, technology […]
AGF Idris to Post Master General: Explore NIPOST’s Human, Material Resources To Improve Agency
The Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed idris FCNA has advised the Postmaster General of the Federation and the management team of the Nigerian […]
NDDC ‘ll be platform for rebirth of Niger Delta Region – Tunji-Ojo
By Haruna Salami The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Honourable Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has expressed optimism that the NDDC will […]
Dev’t: UN Panel Woos Global Support For Financial Integrity
…Launches New Sustainable Development Report The United Nations High-Level Panel on International Financial Accountability, Transparency and Integrity for Achieving the 2030 Agenda (FACTI Panel) […]
COVID-19 : Nigerian journalist, others win Gatefield 2020 PJPA award
Investigative journalists Hopewell Chin’ono, David Hundeyin and Feminist Coalition (FemCo), a gender advocacy group, have won the Gatefield People Journalism Prize for Africa 2020 (PJPA). […]
North East federal lawmakers assure NDLEA of support
Members of the House of Representatives from the North East zone have assured the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, of their support in its […]
IAS seeks legislation to prevent return of global gag rule in future, say Media Officers
The International AIDS Society (IAS) has called on US President Joe Biden to consider legislating against the possible return of global gag rule in future, […]
PIB must balance interest of critical stakeholders – PENGASSAN
By Haruna Salami Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN has strongly canvased the view that the Petroleum Industry Bill, PIB currently […]
SERAP to Lawan, Gbajabiamila: Stop Buhari from selling govt properties to fund 2021 budget
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Senate President Dr Ahmad Lawan, and Speaker of House of Representatives Mr Femi Gbajabiamila to […]