Reps urges States Govs on Adoption of Motherless Children
By Oluwakemi Kindness State Governors in the country have been urged to adopt at least five motherless children as part of efforts geared toward ending the menace of Out-of-School Children in the country. Chairman, House Committee on Women Affairs, Kafilat Ogbara, made the call during the 4th day celebration of National Children Leadership Conference by […]
Senate Confirms Omolola Oloworaran as DG PenCom
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Senate has confirmed the appointment of Ms Omolola Oloworaran as the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM). The confirmation on Thursday followed the consideration and adoption of the Report of the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service at plenary. It would be recalled that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu […]
NPC and Aig-Imokhuede Foundation Begin Collaboration For Efficiency in Public Sector
By Chinedu Echianu The National Productivity Centre (NPC) and the AIG-Imokhuede Foundation have kicked off a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing efficiency in Nigeria’s public sector. A statement signed by the Head of Media at NPC, Mrs. Amezhi Apia said the primary goal of the partnership is to increase the managerial and operational competencies of […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]