Abuja: The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in partnership with UN Women, has initiated measures to strengthen childcare licensing, regulation, and service delivery in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Mandate Secretary of the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, announced this development during a training session for secretariat officials and other social workers […]
Day: May 22, 2025
ECOWAS Parliament Restricts Derogatory Remarks Against West African Leaders
Abuja: The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted new Rules of Procedure, which prohibit members from making derogatory remarks about fellow members and West African Heads of State. The regional lawmakers adopted the revised Rules of Procedure during the First Ordinary Session of the Parliament held on Thursday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, MP […]
Group Advocates Investment in Agritourism Villages for Food Security
Abuja: The World Agritourism Organisation Advocacy (WAOA) has urged government at all levels and stakeholders in the Agriculture and Tourism sectors to invest in the creation of Agritourism Villages. Trust Ogboi, President of WAOA, made the call during a world news conference organized by the group, highlighting the potential benefits such investments can have in […]
Stakeholders Call for Better Menstrual Hygiene for Girls
Abuja: Stakeholders have stressed the need for increased awareness and improved practices around menstrual hygiene, particularly to support better health outcomes and dignity for girls in underserved communities. They made the call on Wednesday in Abuja ahead of the 2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day, commemorated globally every May 28 to address inequalities in menstrual health and […]
BPP and PCNGI Collaborate to Advance Nigeria’s Clean Energy Transition
Abuja: The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has announced its commitment to partner with the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) in efforts to facilitate Nigeria’s transition to clean energy, alleviate poverty, and enhance cost efficiency within public services. This development was communicated by Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, Director-General of the BPP, in a statement from […]