By: Harriet Ijeomah Over 500 people took to the streets of Owerri in a solidarity walk to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), raising awareness on the dangers of the practice and advocating for its complete eradication. The event, organized by the Civil Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC […]
The World Health Organization (The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Nigeria and other member states to adopt Global Cancer Initiatives to enhance cancer prevention, treatment, and control. WHO Country Representative, Walter Kazadi Mulombo, made this call in Abuja on Tuesday during the 2025 World Cancer Day commemoration, emphasizing the importance of initiatives such as […]
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, has launched the National Broadband Alliance for Nigeria (NBAN) to accelerate broadband penetration, enhance digital infrastructure, and pave the way for a fully connected Nigeria. The initiative was unveiled yesterday in Lagos, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to leveraging technology for economic growth. Speaking […]
Maize farmers in Imo State have been advised to adopt best farming practices to maximize their yields amid Nigeria’s growing food insecurity. Innocent Dike, CEO of Smart Farms Services and President of the Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association (CP-FAN), highlighted key strategies for improving maize productivity during an interview with BusinessDay in Owerri. Dike emphasized […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to extend their election monitoring efforts to political party primaries, emphasizing the need to tackle vote-buying and other electoral malpractices. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with CSOs for 2025, held at its headquarters […]
By Chimezie Ebosie & Harriet C. Ijeomah In Orji, a village in the Umuduru Autonomous Community of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State, frustration has been boiling over for years. The youth, fed up with the lack of progress, took to the streets on January 4, 2025, expressing anger while marching toward the […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah Imo State Civil Society Organizations recently gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ernest Ogbu, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the agency and his dedication to duty. The sendforth ceremony, held at the NAPTIP State […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic resource mobilization to ensure the sustainability of the national HIV response and reduce reliance on foreign aid. The move comes in response to potential shifts in donor policies, including the U.S. administration’s temporary suspension of foreign aid for development programs, which initially raised […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to water and food security, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made this declaration at the 31st National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWRS) Meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria and Tomorrow.io to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System. This initiative will provide real-time, location-specific weather alerts to farmers via mobile SMS, helping them make informed decisions and improve agricultural productivity. The partnership aligns with the United Nations’ […]
