Reports on climate change, sustainability, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has unveiled plans to host a landmark continental conference in 2025, bringing together data protection representatives from across Africa to deliberate on crucial issues in the field. Dr. Vincent Olatunji, the NDPC National Commissioner, made this announcement during a media briefing celebrating the first anniversary of the Nigeria Data…
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12, a public holiday to commemorate this year’s Democracy Day. In a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, the government congratulated Nigerians on the occasion. “As we celebrate another Democracy Day in our nation’s history, let us reflect on the efforts of our founding fathers…
Connected Development (CODE), a civil society organization, has unveiled a new policy document aimed at mobilizing faith-based organizations to take action against climate change. During the launch event in Abuja, Mallam Hamzat Lawal, Executive Director of CODE, highlighted the untapped potential of faith institutions in the areas of education, mobilization, and messaging for climate action….
The newly elected Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hajia Maimunatu Ibrahima, has called for the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) to support in addressing challenges in the West African region. During a courtesy visit to NILDS Director General, Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, in Abuja, Hajia Ibrahima, the first female Speaker of the ECOWAS…
President Bola Tinubu has sanctioned the terms of reference for the newly established Office of the Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Action (SPEC). A statement indicated that this approval aims to clarify the office’s functions within the climate and green economy framework. SPEC will serve as the primary negotiator on climate-related issues for the Federal…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Nkiruka Maduekwe as the interim Chief Executive Officer of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), pending confirmation by the NCCC Supervisory Council. Dr. Maduekwe, 39, holds a Bachelor of Law degree, a Master’s in Environmental Law & Policy from the University of Dundee (UK), and a Doctorate in…
Emeka Martins Chinedu, representing Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency in Imo State, has called for immediate and concerted efforts to address the severe erosion issues plaguing the Southeast region of Nigeria. Chinedu, who sponsored a bill to establish the South East Erosion Control Commission, stressed the urgent need for deliberate measures to combat the erosion that…
In envisioning a Nigeria of our dreams, we see a nation characterized by prosperity, unity, and sustainable development. Achieving this vision requires the concerted efforts of every citizen, from government officials and private sector players to civil society and ordinary individuals. This article explores the roles each of us must play to transform our aspirations…
In a significant move to boost infrastructure in Abuja, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the Constitution Avenue and Independence Avenue, also known as B6, B12, and Circle Roads. These projects, abandoned for 17 years, have been completed within the first year of his administration. Speaking at the inauguration, President Tinubu, represented by Senate President Godswill…
Inter-ethnic marriages, among other strategies, have been recommended as a solution to the ongoing farmer-herder conflicts and related security issues in Nigeria. This recommendation emerged from a presentation by a team of empirical researchers at the Department of Sociology, University of Ilorin. The study, titled “Interrogating Inter-group Relations and Peace Building among Farmers and Pastoralists…
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s initiative to secure full autonomy for Local Government Councils (LGCs) by removing them from the control of State Governments, in alignment with constitutional provisions. In a statement by Maryam Umar Yusuf, Head of Information and Public Relations for RMAFC,…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international development financiers to view Africa as a hub for growth and prosperity. This call to action was made during a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, led by Managing Director Makhtar Diop. President Tinubu emphasized the need for global…
The Civil Society Groups for Good Governance (CSGGG) coalition has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sign the National Commission for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NATCOM) Bill into law to bolster national security. This appeal comes amid growing concerns about the proliferation of illegal firearms. Chief Ogakwu Dominic, the coalition’s president,…
In an effort to support less privileged households amidst the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, First Lady Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu has distributed food items to over 1,200 persons with disabilities (PWDs) and vulnerable groups in Nasarawa State. During the distribution event in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, Senator Oluremi Tinubu announced a grant of…
The Delta State House of Assembly (DSHA) has declared the federal government’s deduction of local government funds from state allocations as unconstitutional. During an event marking the first anniversary of the eighth assembly, Speaker Hon Guwor Dennis emphasized the illegality of such deductions, urging the federal government to wait for the conclusion of the constitutional…
The Benue Diaspora Vanguard (BDV) has condemned the recent attacks on the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, attributing the smear campaign to expelled members and fraudulent elements within certain quarters of the state. In a statement signed by BDV President Titus Hwande and Secretary General Audu Oche, the group…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has encouraged Nigerians to adopt bicycles as a mode of transportation. This initiative was highlighted during a roadshow on major streets in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers State, and a sensitization event for students at a local private school, both held in celebration of the 2024 World Cycling…
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has called for fairness and honest justice across all societal segments. NYSC legal officers have been encouraged to be beacons of hope and justice within the organization and society at large. This directive was issued by the Director General of NYSC, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, at the commencement of…
Amid the ongoing nationwide strike, the Labour Union has shut down the national grid, resulting in a widespread blackout across the country. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the development in a press statement signed by General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah. According to the statement, the national grid was shut down around…
The family of Senator Abu Ibrahim has refuted circulating rumors claiming the elder statesman, who served as the representative for Katsina South Senatorial District in the Senate, has passed away. In a statement released on Sunday by Muhammad Abu Ibrahim on behalf of the family, it was clarified that the rumors, which began circulating on…
Emmanuel TV Partners, a Christian non-profit organization based in Abuja, has donated food items, mobile phones, clothing, and cash to widows and vulnerable individuals in the Tasha community of Gwagwa, Abuja. The program coordinator, Mrs. Ogechukwu Tagbo, stated that the event was organized to mark the third memorial of Prophet Temitope Joshua, the late founder…
The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial steering committee to review Nigeria’s intellectual property policy and strategy draft. The committee includes Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment, as the chairperson; Ms. Hannatu Musa Musawa, the Minister of Art, Culture, and Creative Economy, as co-chairperson; and Senator Ben Murray-Bruce as a member….
A coalition of over 300 women’s organizations, operating under the name Womanifesto, has called for justice in the ongoing detention of Chioma Okoli. Okoli, who reviewed a tomato paste, has been detained following a complaint by Erisco Foods CEO Eric Omeofia in 2023. Omeofia claims that Chioma’s negative review, which criticized the Nagiko Tomato Mix…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a comprehensive resilience and human security assessment across its member states. Mr. Chris Ngwodo, the Director General of Nigeria’s Office for Strategic Preparedness and Response, announced that this initiative aims to enhance understanding of security dynamics and trends, thereby identifying and bolstering resilience to support…
The wife of the Governor of Anambra State, Nonye Soludo, has urged compassionate Nigerians to prioritize providing care and support for underprivileged children, particularly those in orphanages nationwide. Mrs. Soludo made this appeal during her visit to the Model Community Children’s Home in Awka to commemorate Children’s Day. Highlighting the importance of Children’s Day, Mrs….
The Kano State Government has publicly apologized to the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, following accusations of his involvement in the ongoing emirate council crisis. Deputy Governor Alhaji Abdulsalam Gwarzo extended the apology on behalf of the state during a press briefing at the Kano Government House. The crisis erupted following the Kano State…
Fierce gales and crashing waves smashed into the low-lying coast of Bangladesh and India on Monday, as an intense cyclone started to weaken as it progressed deeper inland. Two people have been killed since Cyclone Remal made landfall on Sunday night, Kamrul Hasan, secretary of Bangladesh’s disaster management ministry, told AFP. Communications are limited by the storm,…
In a significant advancement for fertility treatment in Nigeria, a private hospital in Abuja has successfully delivered its first set of triplets through In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). This milestone comes as part of ongoing efforts to support women facing fertility challenges. Dr. Christopher Otabor, the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, recounted the couple’s decade-long…
Senior security officials in Kano State, including the Police Commissioner, Director of State Services (DSS), Army Brigade Commander, and NSCDC Commander, have held a meeting with deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero at the mini palace in Nasarawa, Kano. This meeting occurs amidst growing tension over the Kano Emirate’s leadership. Governor Abba Yusuf reinstated Emir Muhammadu…
The Kano State Police Command has refused to comply with Governor Abba Yusuf’s directive to arrest the deposed Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, citing legal constraints and a pending court judgment. Governor Yusuf issued the arrest order early Saturday morning following the former Emir’s return to the state. However, the police have chosen to…
Dauda Ali-Biu, the outgoing Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has announced a 22% reduction in road accidents, injuries, and fatalities over the past twenty months. Ali-Biu made this statement during a parade at the FRSC Headquarters in Abuja, organized to mark his official departure from office. He attributed the achievements of…
