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Agency Unveils Strategy to Combat Desertification and Reduce Poverty in Nigeria

Abuja: The National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW) has unveiled a strategy aimed at combating desertification, reducing poverty, and ensuring sustainable development in Nigeria’s dry lands. This was announced by the agency’s Council Chairman, Sen. Magnus Abe, during the induction and familiarisation meeting of the 3rd National Council of the NAGGW, held in […]

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Ex-ECOWAS Court President, Asante Elected to UN Human Rights Council

Abuja: Former President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Asante, has been elected to the prestigious Advisory Committee of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the advisory committee is an 18-member think-tank of the United Nations agency. Membership of the advisory committee requires a candidate with […]

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Inclusive Growth Central to Tinubu’s Agenda – Presidency

Abuja: The Presidency has reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and policies aimed at reducing the burden on ordinary Nigerians. Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, stated this via his verified X account. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Dare’s comments follow a recent World […]

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LASG Advocates Enhanced Collaborations for Food Security

Lagos: The Lagos State Government has begun activities to mark the 2025 World Food Day with a call for stronger partnerships to promote food security and sustainable agriculture in the state. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, made the call during a news conference at Alausa, Ikeja on Tuesday. According to […]

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Sen. Adebule Urges Lagos Assembly to Expedite Innovation Bill Passage

Lagos: Sen. Oluranti Adebule (APC-Lagos) has called on the Lagos State House of Assembly to expedite the passage of the Innovation Bill, which aims to allocate funds for research activities. Adebule, who previously served as the deputy governor of Lagos State, made this appeal during the Seventh Research and Innovation Fair at Lagos State University […]