Abuja: The House Committee on Freedom of Information (FOI) has called on Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) as well as corporate organisations to utilize the FOI Act to further the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals and promote good governance. This call to action was articulated in a statement released in Abuja by the committee’s clerk, […]
Day: May 8, 2025
Bi-Courtney Donates N2 Million to Support Blind Students’ Education
Lagos: As part of its corporate social responsibility, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. on Thursday visited the Bethesda Home/School for the Blind in Lagos, praising the students’ skill and talent. Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd operates the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Kola Bamigboye, Acting Chief Operating […]
CSOs Urge UN to Address U.S. Migrant Deportation Concerns
Abuja: The Human Rights Monitors, a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), is calling for the United Nations’ intervention in response to mass deportations of migrants by the United States. Mr. Armsfree Ajanaku, Convener of the coalition, made the appeal during a news conference, themed ‘Violation of Immigrants’ Rights and the Quest for Justice Through […]
COREN and ICRC Collaborate to Strengthen Engineering Regulations in PPP Projects
Abuja: The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) are partnering to enforce engineering regulations in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects in Nigeria. The Director-General of the ICRC, Dr. Jobson Ewalefoh, made this announcement during a courtesy visit by a COREN delegation led by its President, Prof. […]
Touray Decries Infrastructure Challenges at Nigeria-Bénin Seme Border
Lagos: ECOWAS President, Dr. Omar Touray, has expressed concerns over the deteriorating infrastructure at the Nigeria-Bénin Republic Seme border, despite significant investments by ECOWAS. During an on-the-spot assessment visit to one of West Africa’s busiest and most strategic corridors, the President highlighted the urgent need for reforms to preserve the region’s free movement protocol. According […]