The Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA), in collaboration with the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) programme and the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has renewed calls for inclusive policies and social justice for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). This was the thrust of a one-day capacity-building programme held at the Shomolu Local […]
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has described the newly signed Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act (NIIRA) 2025 as a transformative development that will boost the insurance sector’s contribution to the national economy. The Commission stated this in a release issued Tuesday, following President Bola Tinubu’s assent to the Act. The legislation, passed by the National […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Sunday launched the distribution of 5.5 million tree seedlings as part of an ambitious initiative to tackle desert encroachment and promote environmental sustainability across the state. The flag-off ceremony took place at the historic Yanbawa Shelter Belt in Makoda Local Government Area, a green barrier established in 1972 […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has reaffirmed his administration’s strong resolve to end irregular migration, human trafficking, and the associated human rights abuses that have long plagued the state, particularly among its youth. Speaking through the Director-General of the Edo State Migration Agency, Lucky Agazuma, on Monday, the government disclosed the adoption of a […]
The Lagos State Government has appealed to the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of staff unions at Lagos State University (LASU) to suspend their ongoing indefinite strike, emphasizing its commitment to the welfare of both staff and students. The strike, which began on Friday, July 31, 2025, has led to the disruption of academic and administrative […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast from Monday to Wednesday, warning of widespread thunderstorms, moderate rains, and potential flash floods across several regions of the country. Northern Region: Monday–Wednesday: Thunderstorms and moderate rainfall are expected in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, and Borno. Flash […]
The Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nandap, has said that recent technological advancements deployed by the Service are significantly improving national security through more efficient border management. Speaking at a high-level interactive forum on government-citizen engagement in Kaduna, Nandap explained that the newly implemented Border Management System allows for target-based profiling […]
“NAP is a key agenda of the current federal administration. It’s important that Imo State joins the call. With so much resources invested both in the military and police to curb insecurity across the country. It is time we begin to recognize security as one of our greatest threats and one that requires women’s inclusion in its resolution,
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of nine individuals following a boat mishap in Zangon Maje Village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025. The […]
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concerns over Nigeria’s rising cholera burden, revealing that the country has recorded the second-highest number of cases in West and Central Africa. UNICEF Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Gilles Fagninou, said Nigeria remains cholera-endemic, with recurrent major outbreaks in recent years. As of the end […]
