UNDP: GBV Threatens Nigeria’s HIV Response
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV) are undermining Nigeria’s efforts to control HIV, as stakeholders called for stronger investments and coordinated interventions to address the challenge. The warning was issued at a National Consultative Workshop on Programming for the Prevention of […]
Reps Minority Caucus Elects Agbedi as Minority Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has elected Rep. Fredrick Agbedi as the new Minority Leader of the House. The announcement was made by Speaker of the House, Tajudeen Abbas, during plenary on Thursday, following a consensus decision by minority lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly. According to Abbas, the […]
SEDC Reaffirms Transparency After Senate Oversight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and full disclosure following an interactive session with the Senate Committee on the Commission as part of the National Assembly’s oversight responsibilities. The Commission said it briefed lawmakers in detail on its financial position, operations, procurement processes, institutional development, strategic […]
ICJ Advisory: Strike Remains Labour’s Strongest Weapon – NASU
By Chinedu Echianu The General Secretary of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), Peters Adeyemi, has welcomed the recent advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) affirming workers’ right to strike, describing it as a significant victory for trade unions worldwide. In a vote of 10–4, the Court held […]
Barau Urges Universities to Turn Research into wealth
By Anayo Akwitti Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin has urged universities and other tertiary institutions in the country to prioritise research and its commercialisation as done by higher institutions in developed nations. Senator Barau made the call when he received the management of the North West University, Kano led by the Vice […]
CP Leads Rescue of Five Kidnap Victims in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued five kidnapped victims following a major security operation personally led by Commissioner of Police Ahmed Sanusi in the Byazhin area of Abuja. A statemebt on Wednesday by tge command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, says the operation, carried out on June 9, involved operatives of […]
Customs, Police Deepen Collaboration on National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have pledged to strengthen inter-agency collaboration in a renewed effort to enhance national security and stability across the country. A statement on Wednesday by Customs spokesperson, Abdulahi Maiwada, says the commitment was made during a strategic engagement between the Comptroller-General of […]
Customs Launches Operation Against Oil Smuggling
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to launch intelligence-driven special operations targeting the smuggling of vegetable oil into the country. This forms part of efforts to protect local investments, preserve jobs and support Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a meeting with stakeholders in […]
Ajaero Decries Persecution of Nigerian Workers
By Chinedu Echianu President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has accused Nigerian authorities of subjecting workers and labour leaders to intimidation, arrests, harassment and other forms of persecution for demanding better wages and working conditions. Speaking in Oslo, Norway, while receiving the prestigious Arthur Svensson International Award on Wednesday, Ajaero said defending […]
Police Pension: FG Considers 20% Contribution Increase
By Oluwakemi Kindness Police officers may soon receive higher retirement benefits as the Federal Government considers a proposal to increase its pension contribution for police personnel from 10 per cent to 20 per cent. The proposal was disclosed by Muhammed Dutse, Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPF Pension Limited, at a media […]