Calabar: The Government of Cross River State has announced a partnership with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to distribute sanitary pads to women and girls in underserved communities across the state. This initiative was revealed by Mrs. Edema Irom, Commissioner for Women Affairs, during an engagement with four secondary schools in Cross River to mark […]
Month: May 2025
Cee-Hope Foundation Nigeria Calls for Government Action to Address Menstrual Poverty
Lagos: The Cee-Hope Foundation Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has urged the Federal Government to implement effective policies aimed at ending period poverty in the country. The organisation’s Founder and Executive Director, Ms Betty Abah, made the appeal during a conference held to mark ‘2025 Menstrual Hygiene Day’ on Wednesday in Lagos. According to News Agency […]
FG Donates 3,500 Lifejackets to LASWA to Enhance Waterway Safety
Lagos: The Federal Government, through the Ministry for Marine and Blue Economy, donated 3,500 lifejackets to the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) on Wednesday. This initiative is part of the administration’s efforts to promote safety on waterways, as noted by Mr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
FG’s Series VII Sukuk Offer Attracts N2.21trn Subscription
Abuja: The Debt Management Office (DMO) announced that the recently issued Series VII Sovereign Sukuk, valued at N300 billion, has attracted N2.205 trillion in subscriptions. This represents a 735 percent subscription level, showcasing significant investor interest in the ethical financial instrument introduced in 2017. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the DMO stated that the […]
NSCDC Shuts Down Seven Unlicensed Private Guard Companies in Abuja
Abuja: The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has sealed seven Private Guard Companies (PGCs) for operating illegally in the territory. The defaulting PGCs were sealed by the FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, during an operational tour in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the seven PGCs sealed include […]