The President of the UNESCO Read and Earn Federation, Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan, has called for coordinated national and global efforts to eradicate child labour, describing it as both a moral crisis and a democratic test. Speaking in Abuja during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan highlighted the symbolic significance of this year’s World […]
In a joint message marking Nigeria’s 26 years of uninterrupted democratic rule, ambassadors from five Western nations have urged the Nigerian government to urgently reform its Cybercrimes Act, warning that the current law threatens free speech and investor confidence. Signed by representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Finland, and Norway, the statement highlighted […]
A late-night inferno swept through the popular Rumuomasi Morning Market in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Tuesday, destroying goods and property estimated at hundreds of millions of naira. Traders arrived at the scene in disbelief, many reduced to tears as they watched years of investment reduced to ashes. While some attempted to […]
In a bold move to redefine the future of education for children in Nigeria, Whisper to Humanity has launched the Transformative Education for Young Learners and Educators project, reaching over 30 communities across Imo, Ebonyi, Cross River, and Delta States since September 2024. With adolescent girls at the heart of the movement, the project aims […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a three-day weather forecast, warning of thunderstorms and rainfall across much of the country from Wednesday through Friday. In its outlook released Tuesday, NiMet predicted early morning thunderstorms in parts of Taraba, Kaduna, and Adamawa states on Wednesday, with broader storms expected later in the day across Kebbi, […]
The Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) has announced plans to reposition the 2025 championship as a powerful platform for youth empowerment, job creation, and national development, with strong backing from President Bola Tinubu. At a briefing held at the Abuja National Stadium, Group Chairman of Royal CBS, Mr. Khalifah Onu, said the upcoming university games […]
Ogun State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Motunrayo Adeleye, has called for stronger support for the proposed constitutional amendment aimed at increasing women’s representation in Nigeria’s political space. Speaking at a town hall meeting organised by the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) in Abeokuta on Tuesday, Adeleye described the bill as […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, has urged startups and private businesses to play a more active role in transforming Nigeria’s food landscape. Speaking at the inaugural PricePally Impact Summit on Monday, Olusanya emphasized the need for scalable, tech-driven solutions to tackle challenges in food access and distribution. She praised […]
The Federal Government has outlined its agricultural reforms aimed at ensuring food availability, affordability, and accessibility across Nigeria. Speaking in Maiduguri, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, detailed ongoing initiatives to address food insecurity and stimulate economic recovery .The ministry is employing a multi-faceted approach to overcome challenges such as insecurity, flooding, […]
The Federal Government says it is crafting innovative financing models and deepening partnerships with development agencies, notably the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and key financial institutions, to bolster domestic fish production and meet Nigeria’s three million metric-tonne annual demand. At the launch of the “Scaling Fish Farming through Finance” initiative under the FISH4ACP project […]
