Abuja: The Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated steps for the domestication and implementation of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018. Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, announced this development during a three-day workshop on a rights-based approach to disability-inclusive development, government, and […]
Day: May 13, 2025
Guinness Book: Nigeria’s Joshua Set to Break World Record in Barbing
Abuja: Mr Aiyenuro Joshua, of the T-Jos Signature Nigeria, has declared his intention to set a world record in the Guinness Book for the longest haircut in the world. The barbing marathon has been scheduled to hold from June 10 to June 17 at the Velodrome of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. According to […]
Economic Growth: FG Committed to Comprehensive Tax Reforms – Tinubu
Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his commitment to undertaking bold and comprehensive reforms to reposition the country’s fiscal architecture for resilience, inclusiveness, and economic growth. Tinubu made this statement during the 27th Annual Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Tax Conference in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Tinubu, who was represented […]
FRSC Initiates Inclusive Driving Policy for Women Amid ‘Women on Wheels’ Summit
Abuja: The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to revise its policies to better accommodate and empower female drivers across Nigeria. This announcement was made during the inaugural ‘Women on Wheels’ summit held in Abuja, where the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, emphasized the initiative’s role as a transformative platform for promoting […]
Chinese Embassy Calls for Improved Sports Communication with Nigeria Amid Visa Delay
Abuja: The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has urged an enhanced collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the creation of a China-Nigeria sports communication channel to facilitate a seamless partnership in the sports sector. This call comes after a visa delay by the Chinese embassy led to Team Nigeria withdrawing from the World Relays […]