Abuja: Oxfam has called for progressive labour reforms, including a higher national minimum wage and policies that promote decent work, to help curb growing inequality in Nigeria. John Makina, Oxfam Country Director in Nigeria, made the call in Abuja, at ‘A Pivotal National Dialogue on Addressing the Urgent Challenge of Inequality in Nigeria.’ The event […]
Day: August 9, 2025
INEC and NCoS Bolster Efforts to Secure Voting Rights for Nigerian Inmates
Abuja: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) have strengthened their collaboration toward securing voting rights for inmates across Nigeria’s correctional facilities. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, and the Controller-General (C-G) of NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, emphasized this during a courtesy visit of the service to INEC headquarters in Abuja. According to News […]
CODE and Partners Advocate for Reusable Pads to End Menstrual Stigma
Abuja: Connected Development (CODE) and its partners have called for an end to menstrual stigma, emphasizing that menstruation is a natural occurrence that should not be associated with shame. The appeal was made during a media visit to Thrifty Slayer, a reusable pad production facility in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Mr. Hamzat […]
Counter-insurgency: FG Expands Reintegration to Rebuild Trust in Fragile Communities
Abuja: The Federal Government says it is expanding its reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC) to rebuild trust and promote peace in conflict-affected communities across the country. The Coordinator of OPSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusuf Ali, disclosed this at a high-level donor and stakeholder meeting organised by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja. According […]
Army Chief Urges Officers to Translate Strategy Into Action
Abuja: The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has charged senior military officers and strategic stakeholders to translate strategy into tangible action in addressing national challenges. Oluyede delivered the message during the graduation ceremony of participants in the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) Strategic Management and Policy Study Course 7/2024. He was represented […]