Abuja: The National Coalition of Civil Society to End Child Marriage has urged stakeholders to ensure girls have access to education, economic opportunities, and autonomy. Mr. Olorunfemi Olusegun, Co-chair of the FCT Coalition, made this call during a courtesy visit to the Community Leader of Gwarinpa in Abuja on Wednesday. According to News Agency of […]
Day: December 4, 2024
Lagos, Rivers, and Ekiti Lead in Gender-Based Violence Response, Says Report.
Abuja: The 2024 Womanity Index report has identified Lagos, Rivers, and Ekiti states as leading in responses to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices against women and girls. The report, published by Invictus Africa, a civic organisation focused on human rights and gender equality, highlights the progress of various states in addressing GBV issues. According […]
LASPEC Launches Pension Sensitisation Programme for 7,457 Local Government Workers.
LAGOS: The Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC) has commenced a three-day sensitisation programme aimed at educating 7,457 employees from 20 local government areas across Lagos State about the contributory pension scheme. The initiative seeks to streamline the process for employees to access their pension benefits upon retirement. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr Olabode […]
South Africa Seeks Collaboration with Nigeria on Lithium for Electric Vehicle Batteries.
Cape Town: President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness lithium for driving the green energy transition and supporting the development of electric vehicle (EV) batteries. He conveyed this during the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable held in Cape Town, South Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Ramaphosa proposed […]
Nigeria and South Africa Activate Joint Advisory Council to Enhance Trade and Investment.
CAPE TOWN: Nigeria and South Africa have operationalised the Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade, and Investment to enhance economic cooperation between the two leading African economies. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced this development at the Nigeria-South Africa Business Roundtable held on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, during […]