Oxfam Nigeria Calls for Stronger Government Action on Plastic Pollution
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oxfam Nigeria has called on the federal government to take decisive action in the fight against plastic pollution. Oxfam’s Head of Climate Desk, Dr. Kenneth Alkpan, who made the call on Tuesday in Abuja said this should be by enforcing a ban on single-use plastics and holding producers accountable for the full […]
FG Reaffirms Infrastructure Drive Through Private Sector Partnerships
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating infrastructure development through strategic collaboration with the private sector. Vice President Kashim Shettima made this known while declaring open the Nigeria Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Summit 2025, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The two-day summit is themed “Unlocking Nigeria’s Potential: The […]
NCF Builds Cricket’s Future with Regional Elite Coaching Programme
As the Female Yellow Greens continue to impress at the ongoing Kwibuka T20 tournament in Rwanda, the Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) is preparing to launch a landmark Level 2 Coaching Course aimed at strengthening cricket development across West Africa. The course, according to the NCF, is part of its long-term strategy to deepen technical expertise […]
Future of Democracy in Focus as Abuja Students Debate Civic Issues
By: Julian Osamoto As part of efforts to amplify youth voices in governance and civic participation, Democracy Radio hosted a vibrant inter-school debate in Abuja, bringing together students from four secondary schools to engage in timely conversations about the future of democracy in Nigeria. Held before a live audience, the event created a dynamic platform […]
Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman
By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi […]
Minister advocate for more investment to fast-track economic growth
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has highlighted the disparity between Nigeria’s federal budget and those of other populous nations such as Indonesia and Brazil, emphasizing the urgent need for increased investment. Speaking at the launch of ActionAid Nigeria’s Country Strategy Paper (CSP), themed “Citizens’ Action Against Poverty and Injustice (2024-2034),” […]