Abuja: A coalition of civil society organisations has called for the creation of a Humanitarian Relief, Recovery and Reintegration Fund (HRRRF) to address Nigeria’s growing humanitarian challenges. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the Chairman…
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Nigerian Youths Advocate Constitutional Reforms
Abuja: Young Nigerians from civil society organisations have called for far-reaching constitutional reforms and greater youth inclusion in governance. The call was made during a dialogue organised by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Nigeria’s Open Minds Y…
Read MorePresident Tinubu Mourns Foremost Physician, Prof. Elebute
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Elebute family on the passing of their mother, grandmother, and matriarch, Professor Oyinade Elebute, who passed away on September 13 at the age of 91.
According to Voice of …
Read MoreNigerians Urged To Embrace Peace Ahead Of International Day
Abuja: Nigerians have been urged to work towards building an enduring peace, unity, tranquillity, love, and stability, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, or political party affiliation, as the world prepares to celebrate the 2025 International Day o…
Read MoreNEC Approves Framework for Flood Management Across Nigeria
Abuja: The National Economic Council (NEC) has formally endorsed a comprehensive framework designed to address the ongoing issue of flooding throughout Nigeria. This follows the presentation of the draft framework by National Security Adviser, Malam N…
Read MoreNGX Index Rises, Market Cap Hits ?89trn
Lagos: The NGX All-Share Index (ASI) and Market Capitalisation appreciated by 0.92% to close the week at 141,845.35 points and ?89.744 trillion, respectively. Most indices finished higher, except for the NGX CG, NGX Premium, NGX Banking, NGX Pension, …
Read MoreMinister Renews Call for Women’s Reserved Seats Bill
Abuja: The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has renewed calls for urgent constitutional reforms to guarantee reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s national and state legislatures, declaring that women’s …
Read MoreNigeria, US Unlock Economic Opportunities In Creative Sector
Lagos: The United States and Nigeria are set to deepen collaboration and unlock economic opportunities in the creative sector, following the successful visit of U.S. Arts Envoys, Pipeline Vocal Project, to Lagos and Abuja. The initiative highlights th…
Read MoreEconomic Council Advocates Reduced Cost Of Fertilizer
Abuja: The National Economic Council has recommended a reduction in the cost of fertiliser and other farm inputs to boost the activities of farmers in Nigeria. Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, disclosed this to State House Correspondents at the end…
Read MoreNigeria Customs Unveils Digital Overtime Cargo System
Kano: In a bold step to modernise trade operations, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled a centralised digital system to manage overtime cargo, marking a major advance in aligning the country with international trade standards. The initiativ…
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