Civil society group Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has issued an urgent plea to the Federal Government to overhaul its funding for tobacco control, warning that the country’s youth are being aggressively targeted by a new smoke trap.…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday concluded its 8th National Convention at Eagle Square, Abuja, electing members of its National Working Committee (NWC) in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The party adopted a consensus arrangement, with delegates endorsing…
Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has called for an urgent and comprehensive transformation of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, asserting that true food security is only attainable when the entire value chain from seed to feed is fortified. The Governor issued this charge…
In a decisive move to solidify its status as Nigeria’s leader in educational innovation, the Lagos State Government on Thursday launched a massive distribution of Hope-Edu Textbooks and Digital Learning Tablets to public secondary school students across the state. The…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced in a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, a significant adjustment to the 2027 General Election timetable, extending the deadline for political…
Marking a historic milestone in international cooperation, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has officially launched its first-ever Country Programme (CP) for Nigeria, spanning 2026 to 2030. The launch follows years of intensive consultations with diverse stakeholders,…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) have announced a strengthened partnership to ensure every Nigerian has access to safe, affordable, and high-quality medicines. The collaboration was solidified during…
A recent field inspection by Tracka, a public accountability organization, has exposed the harrowing conditions at Community Primary School, Ayama, where over 300 pupils are forced to learn in structures described as death traps. Despite the school serving as the…
Yesterday, I participated in a workshop organised by the Alumni Association of the National Association of Security Studies on the theme of credible elections and national security in Nigeria. In his opening remarks, the Chair of the occasion, INEC Chairman…
In a decisive move to combat plastic pollution and promote sustainable waste management, the Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, officially commissioned a Pilot Plastic Waste Collection Centre in the Jabi district of the Federal Capital Territory on Thursday. The…
