The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD), Jigawa State Chapter, has intensified advocacy for greater inclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in government recruitment and access to state benefits, emphasizing equity and equal opportunity across the state. The…
Civil Society Organisations, Speak Out Africa Initiative (SOAI), in a press statement signed today, has condemned the Nigerian Senate’s proposed amendment to the Electoral Act, which introduces a “manual backup” mechanism alongside electronic transmission of election results. The organisation described…
The Federal Government has signaled a major shift in its science and technology policy, declaring that the success of national innovation will now be measured by tangible economic impact rather than the mere frequency of administrative activities. The Honourable Minister…
The Federal Government on Thursday officially flagged off the distribution of Presidential Emergency Food and Nutrition items in Kebbi State, marking a significant step in the administration’s ongoing strategy to tackle food insecurity across the country. The initiative, which commenced…
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has mobilized a specialized response team to evaluate the impact of recent bandit attacks on the Woro and Nuku communities within the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the Director-General…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has forwarded the names of two nominees to the Senate for confirmation as chief executives of Nigeria’s key petroleum regulatory agencies, following the resignation of the incumbent heads. In separate letters to the upper chamber, the…
Save the Children has expressed deep concern over a fresh attack on a school in northern Nigeria, marking the second abduction in just one week. Early reports indicate that armed men stormed St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community, Agwara…
By Esther Olaoluwa | The Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) has launched a national project to equip Nigerians with essential knowledge, safety awareness, and ethical understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), in line with the Federal Government’s newly introduced curriculum…
The Environmental and Economic Resource Centre (EERC), a non-profit, scientific research organization focused on promoting sustainable practices and development in agriculture, environment, and natural resources in Africa, today joined the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, calling for urgent…
By Halima Layeni | A seemingly trivial moment captured on camera is now stirring a deeper conversation about domestic violence — or rather, the lack of one. Earlier today, a video clip surfaced online showing French President Emmanuel Macron being…
