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Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria

By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their protest letter to the agencies in Abuja during a rally led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF). The rally which held simultaneously across 10 […]

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NILDS Inspires Staff with Awards and Salary Boost at End-of-Year Celebration

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Thursday, December 12, 2024, had its end of the year party, celebrating and honouring exceptional staff who had contributed positively to the success of the organisation. At the ceremony, Director General of NILDS, Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, expressed heartfelt appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Bright Omoregie, for his exemplary service as the former Director of Legislative Support Service (DLSS),urging him to maintain his […]

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NILDS Inaugurates Post Legislative Scrutiny Unit for Impact Assessment”

The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman, inaugurated a seven-member Post Legislative Scrutiny (PLS) Unit, at the institute's permanent site in Piwoyi, Abuja. Speaking at the event, Professor Sulaiman noted that NILDS is pioneering the institutionalisation of the PLS Unit at both national and sub-national legislative levels, being the first training hub to implement such an initiative He emphasised that the establishment of the PLS aligns with global best practices […]

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Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister Congratulates Kenya on National Day, Reaffirms Strong Bilateral Ties

By: Zainab Bakare The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has congratulated the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs of Kenya, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, as the nation marks its National Day. A statement released by the Acting Spokesperson for the Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, says Ambassador Tuggar, sends Nigeria’s appreciation for the longstanding relationship between the two countries. He highlighted ongoing efforts to build on these strong foundations for the mutual benefit of […]

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President Tinubu Has Put in Place Mechanism to Fight Crime says PSC Boss

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, on Wednesday said the President Bola Tinubu's administration has put in place enduring mechanism to ensure Nigeria is free of crime. For him "Nigerians are in turn expected to play their role since security is everyone's business". The PSC boss said although it is unfortunate that our nation has faced security challenges in all fronts, "it is a development that is not peculiar to us but […]

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CP Disu Seeks Synergy Among Sister Agencies in the FCT

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, has sought the partnership of key security stakeholders in territory in the bid of ensuring safety for all. The partnership saw the CP undertaking familiarization visits to the Commander, Guards Brigade, Commander 053 NAF Camp, The Commandant NSCDC, The State Director of Security and the Commander Naval Unit, Abuja. According to a statement on Wednesday, by the command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, the courtesy visits are part […]

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Foreign Affairs Minister Urges African Leaders to Address Political Instability, Security

By Zainab Bakare Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama-Tuggar, has called on African leaders to tackle political instability, emphasizing that the aspirations for prosperity and progress across the continent will remain unattainable without stability. Speaking at the 53rd session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council in Abuja on Wednesday, the minister highlighted the growing threats of terrorism, violent extremism, and transnational organized crime. He noted that these challenges represent a shared burden that no single country can confront […]

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FCT Minister Wike Vows to Clamp Down on Criminals in Abuja

By Adenekan Sofiat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eliminating criminal activities within the FCT. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of the 15-kilometer road construction project connecting the Abuja-Lokoja Expressway (A2) to Pai in the Kwali Area Council, Wike announced intensified efforts to bolster security in the region. Commending security agencies for their ongoing work to improve safety in both the city center and surrounding area councils, the minister […]

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Wike Advocate Tetfund Amendment to include Law School

By Adenekan Sofiat The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called for an amendment of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Act to include the Nigerian Law School in its intervention programs. Speaking during the inauguration of 10-unit staff housing quarters for the Nigerian Law School in Abuja on Monday, Wike highlighted the institution's vital role in developing the legal profession. He also handed over seven operational vehicles to enhance the school’s efficiency and announced plans […]

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