Lagos: The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the National Assembly not to heed calls to remove labour provisions from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent List in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution. The Lagos State NLC Chairman, Mrs. Funmi Sessi, made the call on Saturday while making the union’s presentation at […]
Day: July 5, 2025
Cooperative Societies Inaugurate Bank for Members’ Easy Access to Business Loans
Abuja: The National Cooperatives Financing Agency of Nigeria (CFAN) is set to inaugurate the cooperative digital and banking platform to assist cooperative members access low-interest loans for their businesses. According to News Agency of Nigeria, CFAN is collaborating with Akilaah National Cooperative Society Limited. Mr. Emmanuel Atama, the Executive Secretary of CFAN, announced this at […]
Gender and Institutional Empowerment Critical for Mitigating Gender-Based Violence, Says Expert
Abuja: Prof. Patience Ukiri-Mudiare, a sociologist specializing in spousal violence, emphasizes that gender-based violence (GBV) can be effectively addressed through gender empowerment and robust institutional support. Ukiri-Mudiare, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), highlighted that GBV leads to physical and psychological injuries, perpetuating unequal power dynamics between men and women. According […]
Constitution Review: S/West Speakers Seek Laws to Address Boundary Disputes
Lagos: The Conference of Speakers of State Assemblies, South-West Zone, has called on the National Assembly to enact strong laws to address boundary disputes in the country. The Chairman of the conference in the zone, Mr Adeoye Aribasoye, made the call while speaking at Day 2 of the South-West Zonal Public Hearing on the Review […]
CDS’ Wife Urges Barracks Women to Embrace Regular Exercise and Healthy Eating
Abuja: Mrs. Oghogho Musa, President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), has called on women residing in military barracks to prioritize regular physical exercise, healthy eating habits, and self-discipline for a healthier lifestyle. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Musa made this appeal during the DEPOWA Monthly Health Walk and Aerobics event […]