Abuja: President Bola Tinubu has accepted Prof. Mahmood Yakubu’s departure as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the expiration of his second term in office. In recognition of his service, Tinubu conferred on Yakubu the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON). According to News Agency of Nigeria, […]
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Chinese Community in Lagos Donates N5 Million in Food Items to Low-Income Families
Lagos: The Chinese community in Lagos donated food and household items worth N5 million to 10 low-income families, commemorating the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the donation, which also marked the Mid-Autumn Festival and Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, was coordinated by the Chinese […]
Nigeria Launches Extensive Vaccination Drive to Immunize 106 Million Children
Abuja: Nigeria is rolling out one of the largest integrated vaccination campaigns in its history, aiming to protect around 106 million children against measles, rubella, and poliomyelitis, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the nationwide initiative will combine multiple vaccines and child health services in a single drive, ensuring […]
RHI and Tony Elumelu Foundation Launch N25m Grant for 500 Women in FCT
Abuja: The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) of First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, with support from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has unveiled a N25 million Recapitalisation Grant for 500 women in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The RHI Coordinator in FCT, Dr. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, announced the initiative at an event in Abuja, stating that the grant would […]
UN Women and NCCC Unveil Gender-Climate Toolkit to Boost Inclusive Governance
Abuja: UN Women and the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) have launched Nigeria’s NDC Gender Integration Toolkit and Strategy to enhance gender equality in national climate governance and policymaking. Speaking in Abuja, Ms. Beatrice Eyong, UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, described the launch as a major step toward inclusive climate governance. […]