Benin City: The Director-General of the Edo State Diaspora Agency, Dr. Loretta Ogboro-Okor, has revealed that Edo State contributes an estimated 31 percent of Nigeria’s total diaspora remittances, marking it as a significant contributor to the country’s economic development. According to News Agency of Nigeria, in a telephone interview, Ogboro-Okor noted that of the estimated […]
Month: May 2025
FCT Women Affairs Focuses on Child-Centered Initiatives for a Brighter Future – Secretary
Abuja: The Women Affairs Secretariat (WAS) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced its ongoing efforts to implement child-centered programs and projects aimed at creating a better future for children in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary of the Secretariat, highlighted these initiatives during the 2025 National Children’s […]
Children’s Parliament Advocates for a Violence-Free and Inclusive Nigeria
Abuja: The National Children’s Parliament has called on key stakeholders to foster a Nigeria where no child experiences violence, forced labor, or exclusion. This appeal was made by the Speaker of the Parliament, Progress Umoh, during the 2025 National Children’s Day celebration held in Abuja on Tuesday. Umoh emphasized the desire for a nation where […]
Boundary Management: NBC to Strengthen Capacity of States, LGs
Abuja: The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says it has concluded plans to strengthen the capacity of state and local government boundary committees across the country on boundary management. The NBC Director-General, Mr. Adamu Adaji, disclosed this while assessing the impact of President Bola Tinubu’s administration after two years in office. According to News Agency of […]
NSC DG Encourages SWAN to Enhance Sports Development
Abeokuta: The Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, has urged the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) to intensify efforts in fostering sports development in the country. Olopade made this call in Abeokuta following a novelty match organized by SWAN for media professionals at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), known […]