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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 […]

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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 […]

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Health

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 […]

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NILDS Hosts Citizens Journalism training to Equip Students with Storytelling Skills

By: Anayo Akwitti The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), through its Democracy Radio 104.9 FM department, held its first “Citizens Journalism Workshop” in Abuja, training over fifty students from secondary and tertiary institutions across the FCT in responsible social media storytelling. Organized in partnership with the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development and Nigeria Health Watch, the event emphasized the transformative role of citizen journalism in a […]

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HOMEF Calls for Decisive Climate Action as COP 29 Approaches

By Oluwakemi Kindness Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for decisive climate action as COP 29 approaches urging for radical reforms to address systemic inequalities and climate injustice. HOMEF stated this when it convened a critical webinar titled “The Emission Gaps and the Road to COP 29.” The webinar brought together environmental experts, activists, and public interest lawyers to discuss urgent issues surrounding global climate policy, emissions reduction, […]

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Economy

NNPCL Refutes Claims of Selling Adulterated Products

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) on Thursday insisted that it does not deal with adulterated petrol. This is as the NNPCL discredited a video clip of someone pouring a dark liquid which he claims to be Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) purportedly bought from an NNPC Retail outlet at Keffi Flyover. NNPCL Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, who stated this in a statement, […]

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Non-Oil Export: VP To Declare 3rd National Conference Open

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Vice President, Dr. Kashim Shettima (GCON) is billed to declare open the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) 3rd National Conference on Non-oil Export. NEPC's Executive Director, Nonye Ayeni, who stated this in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said the conference is expected to draw participants from the public and Organised Private Sector (OPS), development partners, and the diplomatic community. The statement by the Head Corporate […]

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Customs Facilitates First Shipment from Nigeria to Kenya Under AfCFTA

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday said it has facilitated Nigeria's first shipment to Kenya, with Lucky Fibres, a subsidiary of the Tolaram Group, becoming one of the first companies to ship goods to Kenya under the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). During a visit to the Apapa Area Command last Wednesday, to ensure proper documentation and verification of the shipment, Senior Trade Expert […]

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Reps to Investigate $2 Billion Renewable Energy Investments in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy has invited stakeholders to an investigative public hearing on the two billion dollars renewable energy grants and investments meant for the development of the renewable energy sector in Nigeria, which has not made a commensurate impact on the energy security challenges in the nation. The public hearing which is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, […]

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