Eunice Afolabi MTN Foundation has disclosed that it’s committed to youth development and building entrepreneurial skills, in order to bridge employment gaps in Nigeria. The Executive Secretary, MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya made this statement during a panel discussion at the…
The world’s largest Cleft organization, Smile Train has called for more collaboration to increase quality cleft care in Francophone countries across Africa. Speaking during the inaugural three-day Francophone Cleft Congress held in Rabat, Morocco, Smile Train’s President, and CEO, Susannah…
The United Nations has appealed to Nigerian media to champion women’s rights and gender equality issues through editorials, features, and news articles. The UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice Eyong, made this known at an event organised by…
The Oxford Committee for Famine Relief (OXFAM)-funded Work in Progress! (WiP!) Project, currently implemented by its partner Chioma Chuka Consulting Services Ltd (CCCSL), has called for the full implementation of the 2019- 2023 Nigerian National Youth Policy. Speaking on Monday…
BY Tobi Ojetunde | A report has indicated that the gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States may witness low voter turnout as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic in Nigeria. The study conducted by a non-governmental organization, Kimpact Development…
By Mayowa ADENIRAN | The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has said that the outbreak of the pandemic COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerabilities of many communities in Nigeria and Africa. The foundation of the ex-president, in its first edition of a…
The International Press Center, Lagos, has condemned the arrest and detention of Agba Jalingo, publisher of CrossRiver Watch, while also demanding the immediate release of the publisher. IPC also denounced the growing crackdown on freedom of expression following the continuing…
The Nigeria Police Force has said personnel of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad that killed two Nigerians has been arrested and would be charged for murder. The police said this while adding that they have been subjected to internal investigations and…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commenced consultations with traditional rulers as national security deteriorates further. This consultation aims at developing and reinforcing the nations security architecture to deal with the frightening situation. Osinbajo, who disclosed this move in Ogun State…
Media Rights Agenda today named the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) into its “Freedom of Information (FOI) Hall of Shame” for the institution’s failure to comply with its duties and obligations under the FOI Act, thereby violating the public’s right of…
