The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has reached a major milestone in the fight against digital deception, clinching the People’s Choice Innovation Award for its AI-powered tool, ElectionWatch, at the recently concluded Africa Media Festival. The accolade, presented in…
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has intensified its grassroots campaign against abuse, hosting a comprehensive sensitization session for the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) at the Onigbogbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA). The initiative, aimed…
The Humanity Family Foundation for Peace and Development (HUFFPED) has called for a minimum of 30 per cent representation for women in Community Development Associations (CDAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs) across Lagos State, alongside more inclusive lending models to…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Lagos State Government to suspend its ongoing mini and micro waterworks Public-Private Partnership (PPP) procurement, citing concerns over transparency and compliance with statutory disclosure requirements. In a statement issued…
How Nigeria’s Asset Recovery Reform Reshapes Institutional Control and Public Wealth Governance By John Onyeukwu | Development News Network Nigeria is once again redesigning its asset recovery architecture. The proposed amendment to the Proceeds of Crime (Recovery and Management) Act…
The World Health Organization (WHO) in a strategic move to combat the deteriorating nutritional status of children across the federation has pledged deepened collaboration with the National Assembly to strengthen food security and legislative oversight. High-Level Collaborative Talks This week,…
The Federal Government has officially flagged off the distribution of critical resilience assets in Jalingo, Taraba State, under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project, a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at combating land degradation and strengthening climate adaptation in Nigeria’s…
The Lagos State Health District V, in a strategic move to enhance primary healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes across Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), has commenced the distribution of essential medical equipment to Primary…
In a decisive move toward international recognition, the Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency (LSMTL) has officially signed its Laboratory Quality Policy Statement, reinforcing its commitment to achieving the prestigious ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation. The signing ceremony, which took place on Thursday…
The Ondo State Governor, Dr. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, in a significant move to enhance public service delivery, has commissioned a fleet of 10 new ambulances and taken delivery of 10 patrol vehicles for security agencies. The event, which took place…
