Reps Unveil Nutrition Summit to Tackle Food Crisis
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives on Thursday announced a National Summit on Nutrition and Food Security aimed at finding lasting solutions to malnutrition and widespread food insecurity. The summit, themed “Curbing Malnutrition and Food Insecurity Through Effective Synergies,” is being positioned as a major step toward coordinated national action on nutrition and sustainable […]
Ogboji Killings: Anambra Rep. Nnabuife Debunks Ethnic, Communal Narrative
By Oluwakemi Kindness The member representing Orumba North and South Federal Constituency, Hon. Princess Chinwe Clara Nnabuife, has clarified that the tragic killings in Ogboji, Anambra State, which claimed the lives of at least 10 people, are not the result of ethnic or communal tensions. Speaking during a press briefing at the National Assembly on […]
Presidency Tags ADC a Haven for ‘Internally Displaced Politicians’
By: Julian Osamoto The Presidency has dismissed the newly launched coalition of opposition politicians under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as politically irrelevant and lacking in credibility. Reacting to the unveiling of the party’s leadership in Abuja on Wednesday, Presidential Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, described the ADC as “a dead-on-arrival party” and a […]
NAICOM Grants Two New Licenses, Seeks Better Corporate Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has handed over new licenses to SanlamAllianz Life and General Insurance Nigeria Ltd. Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin, emphasized the Commission’s commitment to supporting the growth of insurance entities in the country, while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory requirements. According to a statement in Abuja on […]
IMF Projects 3.4% GDP Growth for Nigeria in 2025 Amid Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) will grow by 3.4% in 2025, driven by higher oil production, the launch of a new domestic refinery, and a robust services sector. This outlook is according to the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation report, following the conclusion […]
Reps Unveil 86 Constitution Review Bills, Seek Public Input
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has released a summarized compendium of 86 constitution amendment bills currently under consideration. The move marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional reform efforts and aims to foster deeper public engagement in the process. Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Speaker of the […]
NiMet, FGWR to Strengthen Climate Reporting for Public Safet
By: Julian Osamoto The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, in partnership with First Green White Resources, has stepped up efforts to boost the quality of weather and climate reporting across Nigeria saying improved public communication is critical to saving lives. At a media dialogue in Abuja, themed “Weather and Climate Reporting for the Safety […]
AU: NDLEA Key to New Africa Drug Control Plan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The African Union Commission on Monday says the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria is pivotal to the development of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention, citing the agency’s frontline role in law enforcement across Africa. The AU made this known during a strategic assessment […]
Reps Give Rivers Govt 48-Hour Deadline on ₦1.48tn Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has given the Rivers State Government a 48-hour deadline to explain several controversial items in its 2025 ₦1.48 trillion budget. The House Ad-hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers State, chaired by House Leader Professor Julius Ihonvbere, raised concerns during a budget defence session in Abuja on Monday. Lawmakers […]
CODE, HUMANx Partner to end Period Poverty in Nigeria
By: Julian Osamoto An advocacy group Connected Development (CODE) and social enterprise HUMANx is tackling period poverty head-on with a plan to distribute two hundred reusable menstrual pads to underserved communities. The initiative, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding signed in Abuja, aims to reduce school absenteeism among girls who lack access to sanitary products […]