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UNICEF has reiterated the need to integrate Child rights and the SDGs into business principles, strategies and plans, which, in turn, can contribute to more robust and inclusive economic growth and improved employment of young people. UNICEF Nigeria Representative, Peter Hawkins made the disclosure as leaders from Nigeria’s private sector …

A Developmental Expert Olanrewaju Olaniyan have urged the  government to put in place sustainable education and health services which will deter the country from falling into demographic crisis in the next few years.  Mr Olaniyan raised concerns that unchecked population explosion is beginning to have negative impacts on the economic …

The Nigerian broadcast media scene is about to receive a new entrant as the first law-focused television channel— Law Television— launches its outfit. Law TV is also the first full-fledged law-dedicated TV channel on the African continent. The channel will focus on the core aspects and outer reaches of the …

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the timely completion of the on-going multi-purpose auditorium and drainage projects inside the NYSC Orientation Camp in Nonwa-Gbam in Tai Local Government Area of the State. He said the State has benefitted tremendously from the services of …

The Project Manager for Agriculture, Action Aid Nigeria, Constance Okeke, has emphasized the need to improve the state of Public Financing of Agriculture in the ECOWAS region. While adding that there is an urgent need to improve on the political will of the Malabo Declaration in order to end hunger, …

The Board of Trustees and Advisory council of Accolade International magazine in conjunction with David Ziglar Education Resources on Saturday the 30th of November, conferred on the National Chairman of the Alliance National Party, Asiwaju Mashood Shittu, the prestigious award of African leader per excellence in recognition of his noble …

Nigerians have been advised to utilize the Freedom of Information Act in fishing out corrupt officials in the country. Action Aid Nigeria, Ene Obi made the disclosure at the second Accountability Discourse Series in Abuja. She charged Nigerians to always hold the leaders accountable, so as to ensure that all …

The Chairman Committee of CMDs and Medical Directors, Dr Jaff Momoh has expressed concern over the non-release of   fund for the payment   of Outsourced services of Tertiary hospitals in Nigeria. He made the disclosure while briefing Journalist at the Annual General meeting in Abuja. The Committee also expressed worry over …

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) said it has successfully mounted the necessary reactive and preventive responses to the devastating scourge of vaccine preventable disease outbreaks across different parts of the country. The executive director/ CEO of NPHCDA Dr. Faisal Shuaib stated this at the 3rd annual NPHCDA …

Legislators in the country have been advised to make informed decisions regarding the violation of the right of Nigerians, across the different Geo political zones. The Founder of Lawyers Alert, Rommy Mom made the disclosure at the one day meeting on introducing monitoring and documentation tool for petty offences by …

Students have been called upon to engage in constructive dialogue in place of violence as means of resolving conflict. The Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Education Arc. Sonny Echono stated this recently in Abuja during a One Day Retreat for Capacity Building of Students Union Executives in Federal Tertiary Institutions. …

Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency, Dr. Mrs. Aisha Muhammadu Buhari has  called on the Private Sector, particularly manufacturers of drugs and Food/Beverages Companies to a make commitment of producing the “Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food” (RUTF) locally in Nigeria, in order to make it more accessible everywhere, in a bid to finally …

The Chief Executive of one of Africa’s Leading Civil Society Organisation, Connected Development [CODE] Hamzat Lawal, will be joining thought leaders from all sectors of Canada’s foreign policy, including defence, diplomacy, security, climate change and international aid sectors, to deliberate on reshaping Canada’s Foreign Policy, at the annual Summit on …

Nigeria will soon introduce a long term Development plan that will improve the economy of the country. The Chairman Senate Committee on National Planning and Economic Affairs, Olubunmi Adetunbi made the disclosure at an accountability forum organised by ActionAid Nigeria through SCAP-C in Abuja. He expressed optimism that the Federal …

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council has appealed for attitudinal change that would encourage peaceful co-existence among Nigerians, irrespective of religious persuasion, as that would serve as a catalyst for the socio-economic development of the country. The Executive Secretary of NIREC, Rev Fr. Prof. Cornelius Omonokhua stated this while paying a courtesy …

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The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Election Analysis Centre (EAC) said the gubernatorial polls conducted in Kogi and Bayelsa States last Saturday, is indicative of an electoral process fast deteriorating. It said that the level of violence and coordinated disruption of the electoral process as seen in Kogi and …

Bukola Afeni The Federal Government has launched the National Gender Policy in Agriculture, which is aimed at ensuring that agricultural practices at all levels are gender sensitive. Speaking at the event, The Minister of Agriculture, Alhaji Sabo Nanono urged   more women to engage in Agriculture practice and Agro processing. He …

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire said   the Federal Government would explore the expansion and creation of surgical systems and emergency medical systems that can be accessed at any hour with the aid of Information Communication Technologies (ICT). The Minister stated this when the  European Union (EU) delegation …

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa,  said some prospective investors in Kwale Industrial Park in the  state, had indicated readiness to commit funds to the project and relocate to Nigeria. Okowa made the disclosure  at The Natural Gas and Chemicals International Forum In Nanjing, China The Governor expressed confidence that …