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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 […]

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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 […]

November 16, 2024 155 1

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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 […]

November 15, 2024 18

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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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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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Kogi State Government Set to Establish Special Economic Zone

By Chinedu Echianu The Kogi State Government says it has commenced processes leading to the establishment of a special economic zone with the status of a free trade zone to be located in the Ajaokuta economic development corridor in the state. According to a statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman, the Governor stated this while on a working visit to the […]

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TAF Africa Launches Internship Program to Promote Disability Rights

By: Julian Adetinuyo TAF Africa, a leading disability rights advocate, has launched a six-month internship program designed to embed disability advocates within Nigeria's legislative framework, enhancing the inclusion of disability rights in policy-making. The program launched in Abuja, will assign ten trained advocates to key committees in the National Assembly, where they will gain hands-on experience and advocate for policies that prioritize accessibility. Speaking on legislature in Nigeria: An overview, […]

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Group Condemns Attempt to Demarket Enugu Int’l Airport, Calls for Investigation

By Chinedu Echianu The Enugu Good Governance Group has frowned at what it described as a deliberate attempt to demarket the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu state, saying it is an unfounded and unhealthy rivalry taken too far. The group which was reacting to a report, which claimed that the runway of the airport was in disrepair and that the facility may be shut down to avert plane crash, […]

October 30, 2024 24

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Children’s Parliament, Urges Govt to Boost Education, Child Protection Measures

By Adetinuyo Emma The Speaker of 7th Nigeria’s National Children’s Parliament Hon Progress Umo, has urged the federal government and stakeholders to prioritize substantial investments in education, highlighting the need to implement the Safe School Declaration. Hon Umo, representing Akwa Ibom State, who made the call at a sitting Organized by Save the Children Nigeria in collaboration with the Ministry of Women’s Affairs in Abuja, highlighted areas to include securing […]

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