Harriet Ijeomah Owerri, Imo State – In a landmark effort to empower rural women as agents of peace and conflict resolution, Alliances for Africa (AfA) recently convened a community awareness campaign for over 130 women from seven villages in Owalla autonomous community, Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. The outreach, held as part […]
The Borno State Government has issued a strong warning to parents against the resale of Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) provided by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Health Commissioner Baba Mallam Gana made the appeal during the reception of 2,254 cartons of RUTF in Maiduguri, emphasizing that the food is intended for the health and […]
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Decries Federal Government’s Allowance Circular**: Doctors in Ekiti and Ondo have labeled a recent Federal Government circular regarding health worker allowances as “obnoxious” and in violation of prior agreements.Warning of Potential Nationwide Strike**: The NMA chapters have issued a 21-day ultimatum for the withdrawal of the controversial circular, threatening a nationwide […]
The Benue State Government has urgently appealed for support from civil society organizations and international donors to assist internally displaced persons (IDPs) residing in the NKST camp in Naka, Gwer West Local Government Area. This call comes in light of ongoing violence that has led to significant displacement within the region, particularly following several attacks […]
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has highlighted a pressing issue affecting one billion Africans who rely on open fires or hazardous cooking fuels, leading to significant health and environmental concerns. This situation results in greenhouse gas emissions comparable to those of the aviation industry, exacerbating global warming.The IEA report indicates that roughly two billion people […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed deep concerns regarding Nigeria’s poor ranking in the global context of workers’ rights, noting that the country is once again listed among the ten worst nations for labor rights violations. This position has been deemed a national embarrassment, prompting the NLC to call on employers to take the […]
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has successfully increased the staff strength in the state’s secondary schools from 13,730 in 2019 to an impressive 26,436 over the past six years in office. This significant enhancement in human resources was highlighted by the state’s Chairperson of the Post Primary Schools’ Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Olubukola Oladipo, […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to unveil a new digital platform for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) applications on August 1, as part of the government’s initiative to enhance service efficiency and transparency. According to Assistant Comptroller of Immigration, Mr. Akinsola Akinlabi, the new online system will allow applicants […]
In a landmark move to boost small businesses and empower women in the informal sector, the Lagos State Government has unveiled a N500 billion fund dedicated to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), with a special focus on women traders. The initiative was announced during the Lagos grand finale of the ECOWAS Caravan 2025, a […]
Striking workers in Ogun State have vowed to continue their indefinite industrial action until Governor Dapo Abiodun personally engages with labour leaders to address the N82 billion in unremitted contributory pension deductions owed over 14 years. The workers, under the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint […]
