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Two frontline advocates of digital government in Nigeria, BudgIT Co-founder, Seun Onigbinde and Hamzat Lawal, founder of Follow The Money, have been listed by a global policy platform among the 100 Most Influential People in Digital Government 2019, alongside Amanda Smith of the UK Ministry of Justice and Audrey Tang, …

The Management of the Nigerian Postal Service said there is no collapse in its   operational service. The management is therefore assuring the public that it will continue to serve them without a hitch in the mail delivery service.  Corporate Affairs Manager of NIPOST, Mr Franklin Alao   noted that there is …

Bukola Afeni Oxfam International says by the year 2030, 25 percent of the world’s extreme poor will live in Nigeria, and the country may not be able to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. Mr Constant Tchona, Oxfam International Country Director made the disclosure  at the organization’s Programme Quality Review and …

ANP HAS THE CAPACITY TO END INSECURITY – CHAIRMAN The current spade of insecurity, cutting across insurgency, armed banditry and kidnappings could be a matter of the past if the Alliance National Party is given the mandate to rule the country in 2023.  The Chairman of the Alliance National Party …

Bukola Afeni  United Nations Children Education Fund says it will continue to ensure that all conflict affected children are reunited with their families, with the hope of fulfilling their dreams and human right. The Child Right body made the disclosure as Twenty Five more children,consisting of 23 Boys and 2 …

ASKEVANA, a Non-Governmental Organization   has called on Nigerians to collaborate with government in order to develop the Tourism and culture sector. The Founder of Askevana, Mrs Eva Erokoro made the disclosure during Nigeria’s Independent Day celebration to show case the different cultural heritage in Abuja. According to her, the country …

The Rotary Club of Abuja Federal, in commemoration of the Basic Literacy and Education month has renovated a block of Primary school in its adopted community in Piwoyi, Airport Road, Abuja. Rotarian President, Diana Eyo Enoette made the disclosure during the donation in conjunction with Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative …

Ene Obi at the Peace Fiesta in Lokoja

The   Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Edwin Onoja has advised the residents of the state to engage in tree planting on a constant basis so as to mitigate environmental hazard in the state. He made the disclosure at the Climate Action For Peace walk rally organized by …

The Kogi State Governor has appealed to all youth to imbibe peace and harmony as the forthcoming Gubernatorial election is approaching. Governor Yahaya Bello who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Edwin Onoja made the appeal at the Climate Action For Peace walk rally organized by Action Aid Nigeria …

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that xenophobic attacks in South Africa will make investment in the country difficult. In a letter to Mangosuthu Buthelezi, a politician and leader of the Zulu ethnic group, Obasanjo said the attacks were capable of scaring investors away and crippling the economy. The ex-president …

The World Health Organization said there   is an urgent need to raise awareness and understanding on patient safety. To galvanize action towards safer systems, services, procedures, and practices in health care to mitigate and eliminate any risk of harm to patients  WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti stated …

The World Health Organization is urging all Nigerians to engage in regular exercise, as it is very critical to achieving optimal living. The Officer in charge of Nigeria, Dr Clement Peters made the disclosure at the annual Walk the Talk Program in Abuja. He noted   that engaging in regular exercise …

Media practitioners have been advised to give clarity while reporting about public funds, such that the citizen can determine if the funds are being allocated to meet the public needs and provision. Speaking at a capacity media training with members of Journalist against Poverty, organized by Action Aid Nigeria, and …

The Federal government has been called upon   to act on its promise to investigate high net-worth Nigerians and corporate bodies operating offshore accounts and investing in tax havens.  Interim Country Director of Actionaid Nigeria, Funmilayo Oyefusi called upon Government to look up to its promise to investigate persons and companies …

A grown known as the North East Youth Arise (NEYA) is   set to hold its conference to reduce youth unemployment and enhance its productivity in the country. The Convener, NEYA, Sophie Tarfe while speaking in Abuja at a   press conference noted that the group is  a movement focused  on youth using its potentials …

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a non-governmental organisation working on human rights and social justice has condemned the xenophobic attack going on in South Africa. The Country Director, Ene Obi called on all journalists in the country to always fact check information before circulation. Speaking on the reactions by Nigerians to a …

FG CHARGES NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES TO INTRODUCE STUDY OF HERBAL MEDICINE The Federal Government has called on Nigerian Universities to introduce the study of Bachelor of Science Degree Programme in Herbal Medicine as well as incorporate modules on Herbal Medicine into the curricula of Health Science Students. The   Honourable Minister of …

The Federal Ministry of Health has announced that Onchocerciasis (River Blindness disease) has been interrupted in Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna States; while transmission of the disease is suspected to have been interrupted in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Bauchi States. Speaking recently, in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health, …

Edo State Government has assured NYSC Management of the timely completion of the on-going new ultra-modern Orientation Camp in Okada. It added that it would continue to support all activities of NYSC Scheme targeted at the well-being of residents of the State and Nigeria in general. The Secretary to Edo …