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. Bukola Afeni As part of efforts to reduce malnutrition in Nigeria, the Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), in collaboration, with FHI 360 Alive & Thrive and other nutrition partners in Nigeria, has called on government to prioritize and increase budgetary allocation to nutrition in the 2024 budget. According to the National Food and Consumption Micronutrient Survey (NFCMS), 2021 , 55 percent of children from age 6-23 months consume unhealthy foods. CS-SUNN’s Trend Analysis of Nutrition Budget in Nigeria (2019-2022), highlight that only 0.47% of the national health budget was allocated to nutrition in 2022. “The figure …

The recent collapse of the immediate past Chairman of the National Hajj Commission, Alhaji Jalal Arabi which led to his hospitalisation for weeks in one of the Abuja hospitals, has made the pilgrims protection initiative through it spokesperson Alhaja Monsurat Muhammad, qto appeal to President Bola Tinubu to order his attorney general to ask the Efcc to release the international passport of the former Nahcon chairman inorder to enable him travel for medical attention. She made this known during chat with the media. According to her, there is no way Jalal as a former state House counsel, permanent secretary in…

Bukola Afeni The Coordinator of the conference of patriotic Nigerians,( COPAN) Barrister Uchenna Odieli has strongly commended the son of the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria over a recent donation of five hundred million naira to flood victims in Maiduguri Borno state. Barrister Odieli emphasised that even though severally maligned, yet Seyi Tinubu remained focused and steadfast and continued to render selfless service to mankind hence his recent gesture alongside other friends. Your selfless acts of kindness and generosity often go unacknowledged, overshadowed by unfounded criticism,but Many Nigerians see you and appreciate it in Copan words of motivation to…

Nifemi Babasanmi The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services ( DRTS) at the football mini stadium area 10 Abuja awarded a former personal assistant to interior minister who is also a media and security consultant, comrade Salihu Dantata Mahmud in recognition of his commitment and contribution to the upliftment of sports in the DRTS. Since the inception of the sports unit he has organised several sporting competitions like table tennis and football. The DRTS Director, Dr Abdul Lateef Bello, permanent secretary transportation secretariat, deputy directors of human resource DRTS, operation, finance as well as national coordinator of the RTO/VIO Mayor’s…

Bukola Afeni Save The Children International Nigeria is working with the Borno State Government and Federal Ministry of Health to provide humanitarian aid to flood-affected individuals. Duncan Harvey, Country Director of Save The Children International Nigeria, stated this while speaking with Journalists in Abuja. He said the organization is collaborating with international groups to ensure children receive necessary nutrition and healthcare. The Country Director said the Borno State Government Emergency Operations Centre has registered at least 26 relocation sites, as of 14th September . “The sheer number of people displaced are much and there are 300,000 people displaced in the…

Civil society organizations has condemned the alarming and troubling rate with which the Tinubu-led administration has resorted to utilizing Nigeria’s security agencies as instruments of harassment, intimidation, and suppression against Labour groups and vocal civil society organizations (CSOs). This was disclosed in a statement jointly signed by Civil society organizations titled: The Tinubu’s administration assault on the civic space: Attack on human rights and democracy, stating that it appears to be a deliberate strategy aimed at stifling dissent and curtailing the voices of those who dare to challenge the status quo. The statement reads: The actions of the government in…

Bukola Afeni The Federal Ministry of Youth Development and Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to train youths on Data Privacy and Protection. The Hon. Minister of State for Youth Development, Engr. Ayodele Olawande, during the signing expressed optimism about the opportunities being created for jobs and wealth creation by NDPC under the leadership of the National Commissioner/CEO, Dr Vincent Olatunji. “No less than 80% of human capital development under the administration of the President are targeted at youths and this initiative is aimed at equipping 5,000 youths with the requisite technical skills for new…

Nifemi Babasanmi The Conference of Patriotic Nigerians through the coordinator Bar Uchenna Odieli had commended the gallantry efforts of the troops of the Nigeria Army Airforce, Police and other agencies that carried out air and ground onslaught which led to the killing of Halilu Sububu a wanted armed bandit as a step towards the right direction. COPAN appreciated the Chief of defence Staff General CG Musa whose supervisory presence made it a success. COPAN also commended the outstanding bravery and exceptional service in eliminating the notorious bandit, and many others threatening the peace and security of the affected northwestern states,…

Victoria Mgbanwa BellaNaija, in collaboration with The She Tank, has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at promoting women’s financial independence in Nigeria. The campaign seeks to dismantle barriers and provide women with access to essential resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help them achieve their financial goals. Both platforms, with a vast following across Africa, introduced the initiative as part of a larger effort to raise awareness about the importance of boosting Nigerian women’s economic power. The campaign is seen as a significant step towards gender equality and poverty reduction in the country. In a joint statement released on Friday,…

Bukola Afeni The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria(CS-SUNN) is calling for multisectorial collaboration to address malnutrition in the country. The Communication Officer of CS-SUNN Mrs Lilian Okafor stated this at the 2024 Nigeria Health Watch Nutrition Forum. She emphasized the importance of partnerships in tackling malnutrition in Nigeria. The Nutrition advocate said CS-SUNN is fostering collaborations among its 200+ member organizations, government bodies, and non-state actors. “Our advocacy effort, capacity building, media engagement, and multi-sectoral collaboration have led to significant achievements, including the approval and domestication of the National Multisectoral Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition”, she…