Reps Consider Bill to Regulate Alcohol, Curb Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives is considering a new bill that seeks to establish a national framework for alcohol control in Nigeria, aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm and strengthening public health protection. The proposed legislation, titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Control, Regulation and Reduction of Alcohol-Related Harm in […]
Zenith Labour Party Faults Reports on Alleged Deregistration
By: Anayo Akwitti The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has dismissed media reports claiming that the office of the Attorney General of the Federation directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the party for failing to win a seat in the last election. The party’s leadership described the reports as a “false narrative” and […]
Jonathan to Supporters: I Will Consult Widely on 2027 Election
By: Chinedu Echianu Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he will consult widely before deciding whether to join the 2027 presidential race, following growing calls from a group of concerned Nigerians urging him to contest. Speaking after receiving the delegation at his Abuja office, Jonathan described the presidency as a serious national responsibility that requires […]
SOS Children’s Villages Unveils Eco-Champions Phase Two
By Julian Osamoto SOS Children’s Villages Nigeria has unveiled the second phase of its Eco-Champions Climate Initiative, as stakeholders push for stronger youth participation, gender-responsive climate action, and community-driven solutions to tackle the growing impact of climate change in Nigeria. Speaking at the launch of Phase Two and the closeout ceremony of Phase One in […]
No Nigerian State Achieves High Democratic Performance – KDI
By: Julian Osamoto A new report by Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) has revealed significant gaps in democratic governance across Nigeria, with no state attaining a high level of democratic performance despite widespread electoral activity and institutional presence. The report, titled State of Democracy in Nigeria Report 2025, launched by KDI in Abuja, presents the most […]
CSOs Unveil Platform to Boost Accountability Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has unveiled a new electoral accountability platform, the Situation Election Accountability Tracker (SEAT), aimed at closing persistent reform gaps and strengthening transparency ahead of the 2027 general election. At the launch in Abuja, organisers said the platform responds to a long-standing challenge: electoral reforms are frequently […]
ICT Day: Rural Girls Risk Missing Out as Digital Gap Widens
By: Julian Osamoto A lack of access to technology is quietly shaping the future of many in girls rural Nigeria, with growing concerns they are being pushed away from science and technology careers. At an event to mark International Girls in ICT Day, about 150 girls from underserved communities around Abuja gathered for training and […]
NILDS, UniAbuja Renew Partnership to Drive Research
By Chinedu Echianu National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies NILDS and University of Abuja have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration in research, academic programmes and institutional development. The renewed partnership followed a courtesy visit by the Vice-Chancellor, Hakeem Fawehinmi, to the Director-General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Suleiman, at the institute’s headquarters in Abuja. […]
RMRDC Flags Raw Exports as Threat to Nigeria’s Industrial Growth
By: Julian Osamoto The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, says Nigeria must stop exporting raw materials in crude form if it is to achieve real industrial growth and economic diversification. He made the statement at a media engagement held on Tuesday, at the […]
AMR Summit: Nigeria Under Pressure to Turn Global Promises into Action
By Julian Osamoto Nigeria will host more than 100 countries in Abuja, from June 28 to 30, 2026, for the 5th High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), as global health experts push for concrete action against a crisis linked to about 4.9 million deaths worldwide. The summit, the first of its kind to be […]