The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the redesign and reissuing of N200, N500 and N1000 naira notes. The apex bank governor, Godwin Emefiele during a press conference said the development will take effect from December 15, 2022. Banks…
With Nigeria’s election campaigns in full swing ahead of February’s vote, fact-checkers in the country say they are working together to counter cases of disinformation. For journalist Opeyemi Kehinde, the first task each day is searching the internet, television programs,…
“The system of using the BVAS for the conduct of elections has come to stay. There’s no going back” – Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, INEC Chairman Africa’s biggest election will hold in February 2023 in Nigeria. It’s the seventh successive general election…
As part of efforts to increase the level of female political participation in Sokoto State, Yiaga Africa has concluded a four-day training to equip 40 young female civic activists, community organisers, and members of political parties in direct action organizing,…
Governments across Africa have been urged to expand digital rights and inclusion on the continent by formulating favorable laws and policies. Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a leading Pan-African Digital Rights and Inclusion organization, pointed out that citizens on the continent are…
…promises to sustain present administration’s efforts in enhancing security, transforming economy As the present administration begins to wind down after two terms in office, the All Progressives Congress Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has praised the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration…
About 171 million Nigerians do not have access to proper hygiene facilities in the country, according to the Minister of Water Resources, Engr Suleiman Adamu. READ ALSO: WASH To Lead Election Conversation As WaterAid And CODE Commence #Vote4WASH Campaign The Minister…
Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has condemned the arrest and detention of Ilorin-based broadcast journalists, Mr. Dare Akogun, by the Kwara State Command in an effort to coerce him to retract an allegation of corruption he reportedly made against an official…
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received approval to build the Badagry Deep Seaport which was approved by the Federal Executive Council in August. A statement signed by Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, said the approval, which was…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Friday, October 14 suspended its 8-month-old strike conditionally after a meeting with its national executive committee. The suspension is coming after the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) agreed to modify the Integrated Personnel…
