Abuja: Former Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, has called on Nigeria’s political parties to amend their constitutions and mandatorily allocate 50 per cent of appointments and elective positions to women. Tallen made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at a two-day capacity-building conference organized by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies […]
Day: April 23, 2025
NADF and Katsina Government Collaborate on Agricultural Transformation and Job Creation
Abuja: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) and Katsina State Government have committed to transforming the country’s food system and creating jobs for the populace. The pledge was made during a courtesy visit by Governor Dikko Radda to the Executive Secretary of NADF, Mohammed Ibrahim, in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Governor Radda […]
Osun Government Implements Unified Ticketing System for Motorcycles and Tricycles
Osogbo: The Osun Government has approved a unified ticketing system for commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators across the state, aiming to prevent leakages, extortion, and the issue of multiple ticketing. This initiative, announced by the Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Sesan Oyedele, marks a significant move towards streamlining revenue collection and safeguarding operators from exploitation. According […]
NCS Rakes in ?1.75 Trillion Revenue in Q1 2025
Abuja: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has collected ?1.75 trillion as revenue for the first quarter of 2025. The Comptroller-General (C-G) of the service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this at a news briefing on its activities for the first quarter. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the NCS exceeded this year’s target by ?106.5 billion, achieving […]
Self Help Africa Advocates Market-Based Sanitation in Nigeria
Abuja: Stakeholders in Nigeria’s sanitation sector have called for a shift towards Market-Based Sanitation (MBS) as a more effective means of improving access to safe and dignified toilets across the country. With Nigeria struggling to meet its Open Defecation-Free (ODF) targets, experts say MBS could be instrumental in accelerating progress towards healthier and cleaner environments […]