No Retiree Will Be Left Behind – PenCom
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaking at the Stakeholders’ Conference on the Workings of the CPS in Abuja, PenCom’s Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, described the gathering as “a continuation of a national conversation that directly impacts the lives, dignity, and future of millions of Nigerian workers and retirees.” Represented by the Acting Commissioner for Technical, Hafiz Kawu-Ibrahim, […]
Team Nigeria Arrives Ghana in High Spirit for Africa Zone 2 Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Team Nigeria has touched down in Accra, Ghana, to participate in the 2025 Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Championship. The competition which runs from October 3 to 5 will witness a Nigerian contingent made up of young and promising athletes who departed Nigeria yesterday and arrived the same day, immediately settling down to […]
US, Nigeria Launch Trade Pact to Drive Investment, Create Jobs
By: Uju Nwachukwu In a bid to deepen commercial ties, drive mutual prosperity, the United States and Nigeria have launched the working group phase of their Investment Partnership in Abuja. The initiative, anchored on a five-year agreement signed in 2024, by US. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade, and […]
Deputy Speaker says Africa-Europe partnership key to shared progress
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has led a delegation of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) to the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. The visit aims to strengthen cooperation and share experiences between the two parliamentary bodies. During the meeting with the Democracy Support and Election Coordination Group […]
NILDS DG, Former INEC Chairman Eulogise Late Prof. Nuhu Yaqub
By Chinedu Echianu Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, National Assembly (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has described the demise of Prof. Nuhu Yaqub as a big loss to the academic world and Nigeria in general. According to him, the former Vice Chancellor of the Sokoto state University and University […]
Nigeria’s Governance Challenges Stem from Attitude, Not System of Government – NILDS DG
By: Julian Adetinuyo In an exclusive interview with Democracy Radio, Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), provided key insights into Nigeria’s democratic and legislative trajectory. Professor Sulaiman outlined NILDS’ ongoing efforts to enhance legislative capacity and drive democratic reforms amid evolving socio-political challenges. He also highlighted the […]
South East traditional rulers laud Tinubu, for assent to SEDC bill
Reporting by Oluwakemi kindness Traditional Rulers in Igbere ancient kingdom, Bende Local Government of Abia State have declared their unwavering support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for signing the South East Development Commission (SEDC) bill into law. The traditional rulers also commended the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, representative Benjamin Okezie Kalu for […]
How Climate Change Affects Food Security in Nigeria
Nigeria faces significant challenges in achieving food self-sufficiency and becoming a net exporter, partly due to the lack of domestic production of essential agrochemicals like fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. The devaluation of the naira and forex shortages also contributes to high production costs, leading to increased market prices for food items. Photo Credit: Julian Osamoto/ […]