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Food: 92 CSOs tasks Reps on Prohibition of GMO Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has been tasked on the need to urgently prohibit the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria in the bid to protect the environment and the health of the citizen. A Coalition of over 90 African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a public hearing on GMO by the Joint House Committees on Agricultural Production and Services, Privatisation, Commercialisation, Public Asset, Science Engineering and […]

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NIQS 2024 AGM to Tackle Construction Cost Challenges

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NIQS) has announced its 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM), set to take place in Port Harcourt from November 26 to 29. Speaking at a press conference, the NIQS President, QS Kene Nzekwe, emphasized the critical importance of this year’s theme: "Strengthening Quantity Surveying Practices and Processes for Growth and Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy." The theme underscores the profession’s vital role in addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges, particularly in optimizing resource allocation […]

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“We are Proud of You” – Sen Akpabio Tells DG NILDS.

The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has acknowledged the pivotal role of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, in building capacity of the Legislature under the Director General, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman. The Senate President gave the commendation in a message to the One- Day Roundtable for Members of the Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance organised by NILDS in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) held in, Abuja. Senator Akpabio, who was represented by the […]

November 19, 2024 6

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Nasarawa State Advances Public Health Legislation to Strengthen Health Security

By: Julian Adetinuyo Nasarawa State has commenced a four-day Stakeholders Review Meeting to refine the Public Health Security Bill and Nasarawa State Public Health Bill, aimed at bolstering the state’s health framework and aligning with international health standards to enhance emergency preparedness. The initiative, driven by the Nasarawa State Ministries of Justice and Health, is supported by Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL). Key participants include government officials, legal experts, public health professionals, and civil society organizations. Attorney […]

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UPF Chair Yang Seeks Nigeria’s Partnership in Global Peacebuilding

By: Julian Adetinuyo The International Chairman of the Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Dr. Charles Yang, has urged Nigeria to play a pivotal role in advancing peace and fostering economic growth across Africa. Speaking at a reception in Abuja for Ambassadors for Peace, Dr. Yang emphasized Nigeria’s strategic potential in promoting dialogue and solidarity to address global conflicts, including the peaceful reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Highlighting South Korea's transformation from one of the world's poorest nations into a high-tech economy, […]

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Police Nab, Parade Suspected Killers of Enugu Market Leader

By Chinedu Echianu The Enugu State Police Command, on Friday, paraded two members of a daredevil robbery gang behind the killing of the Chairman of the Ogbete Main Market Traders Association, OMMATA, Enugu, Chief Stephen Aniagu on 14th September 2024. The suspects, Chukwudi Aboshi, a 28-year-old native of Anike in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State and Ani Innocent Ebuka (a.k.a. Excellent), a driver and native of Isigwe-Ugbawka in Nkanu East Local Government Area, who also confessed to the […]

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Nigeria’s Governance Challenges Stem from Attitude, Not System of Government – NILDS DG

By: Julian Adetinuyo In an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), provided key insights into Nigeria's democratic and legislative trajectory. Professor Sulaiman outlined NILDS' ongoing efforts to enhance legislative capacity and drive democratic reforms amid evolving socio-political challenges. He also highlighted the institute’s role in equipping lawmakers with the resources needed for effective policymaking and called for greater public engagement in governance to solidify democratic structures across […]

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NILDS DG Advocates for Democracy Radio at State-Levels to Enhance Civic Engagement

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has called for enhanced platforms to improve civic awareness of legislative activities in Nigeria. During a recent tour of NILDS Democracy Radio, Professor Sulaiman emphasized the importance of educating citizens on the workings of both the National and State Assemblies. Received by the station's General Manager, Uju Nwanchukwu, the Director General was given a tour of the facilities, including the live […]

November 14, 2024 13 1

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NDLEA, NAFDAC Signs MoU to Strengthen Collaboration on Illicit Drugs, Counterfeit Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba Marwa, on Wednesday said the renewed partnership between NDLEA and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, will curb substance abuse and protect public health. Marwa's a position which was affirmed by the Director General of NAFDAC, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, took place during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NDLEA and NAFDAC at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja. […]

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