The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the financial sector through stricter regulatory oversight, improved risk management frameworks, and enhanced compliance with global banking standards. In response to the evolving financial landscape, the apex bank is implementing decisive measures to curb financial crimes, boost transparency, and reinforce public trust in […]
In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has strongly criticized state governors attempting to ban labour unions, asserting that such actions are unconstitutional. Speaking at a town hall meeting with workers at the NLC Secretariat in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Monday, Ajaero reaffirmed that union activities fall under the exclusive legislative list […]
Climate change experts and stakeholders have called on African leaders to urgently adopt the Draft Model Climate Change Law to accelerate efforts in combating environmental challenges across the continent. The proposed law aims to promote sustainable development by reinforcing the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It establishes a legal […]
The International Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has called on traditional and religious leaders to take a proactive role in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across communities in Nigeria. This appeal was made during a one-day Engagement Forum on the development and validation of an SGBV Accountability Framework for Faith-Based Community Actors. The event, […]
By Ajuzie chizoba An American based and a worthy Son of Amiyi Akah Autonomous community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo, Hon. Joe- Blaise Nnaemeka Akanazu , a philanthropist, international development expert, writer and Insurance guru , has unveiled his book titled “Soul and Spirit” a motivational and educational poems. While […]
The Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has raised serious concerns about the rising violence, sexual abuse, and crimes affecting women, children, and vulnerable groups in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday, she emphasized the urgency of addressing these issues and called for swift action. The minister highlighted the alarming increase in sexual assault, […]
Civil society organizations (CSOs) under the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development and the Grassroots Driven Climate Action by Rural Women Farmers in Nigeria have urged stakeholders to improve women’s access to resources and climate financing. This initiative aims to close the 30% gender gap in agriculture and enhance food security. At the CSOs/NGOs […]
Economists and industry leaders have stressed the importance of prioritizing domestic economic growth, infrastructure development, and developmentto drive Nigeria’s sustainable growth in 2025. This call was made at the Meristem 2025 Economic Outlook event in Lagos, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for achieving economic stability. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser […]
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is set to collaborate with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria on advancing environmental sustainability. This initiative follows a meeting in Abuja between NESREA’s Director General, Innocent Barikor, and Rwanda’s High Commissioner, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo. The discussions focused on sharing expertise and experiences, particularly in combating […]
