Activists Call for Ban of Geoengineering experimentations in Africa

Activists Call for Ban of Geoengineering experimentations in Africa

By Oluwakemi Kindness Activists in reaction to the Baku Conference of the Parties COP29, have tasked leaders in the African continent to place a ban on geo-engineering experimentations, including solar radiation management, ocean fertilization, rock weathering and others. A Coalition of Civil Society Organizations CSOs in Nigeria stated this in Abuja on Wednesday while also decrying that COP29 held in Baku, Azerbaijan failed to address the pressing climate justice and […]

December 4, 2024 36 8

13

Economy

PenCom Lifts Restriction On LPFAs Investing In Commercial Papers

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has lifted restriction on Licensed Pension Fund Administrators (LPFAs) investing in commercial papers where capital market operators act as Issuing and Paying Agents (IPAs). PenCom announced the decision in a Circular issued on Tuesday and signed by the management of PenCom led by Omolola Oloworaran as Director-General. PenCom had in October 2024 directed all LPFAs to suspend further investment in commercial papers […]

December 3, 2024 25 13

headline

NCDC, RTSL Strengthens Public Health Preparedness Across Nigeria

By : Julian Adetinuyo This workshop aims to close these gaps by delivering tailored reports and actionable recommendations to participating states. These blueprints will serve as roadmaps for legislative reform, enabling states to prevent, detect, and respond effectively to public health emergencies. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), has launched the Subnational Legal Assessment Workshop in Abuja, aimed at transforming […]

November 26, 2024 25

2

headline

PDP Intellectuals Advocate for southern Zoning of Presidency in 2027

By: Sophia Adenekan A coalition of the People Democratic Party (PDP) intellectuals, has called for the Zoning of the 2027 Presidency to the Southern part of the country. National Coordinator of the coalition, comrade Grema Muhammad, who stated this at a press conference in Abuja, on Monday, said the PDP is ready to restore its party flag to its former glory and zone the presidency to the south come […]

November 25, 2024 22 2

General

Legislative Synergy: Key to Development- Prof Sulaiman

By: Julian Adetinuyo The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the institute's commitment to enhancing capacity-building collaborations with democratic institutions across all levels of governance to deepen Nigeria's democracy. Professor Sulaiman gave the assurance during the opening of a three-day training workshop organized by NILDS in partnership with Absolute Consultancy Services, for members of Jigawa State House of […]

November 22, 2024 11

General

Leaders Must Prioritize National Interest – DG NILDS

The Director General National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has charged leaders to put in efforts towards the attainments of corporate goals in the public service sector. Professor Sulaiman gave the charge in a paper titled "Leadership and Management in the Public Service": lessons for NILDS staff at the 7th capacity building workshop for Non- academic senior staff held in Abuja. He blamed the unhealthy […]

November 22, 2024 18

2

General

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 for Growth and Sustainability in a Turbulent Economy." The theme underscores the profession’s vital role […]

November 19, 2024 95 2

2

Health

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 supported by Orixine Consulting and Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL). Key participants include government officials, […]

November 18, 2024 51 2

1

General

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 159 1

News