Abuja: The Federal Government and key stakeholders in human rights protection have expressed a strong commitment to addressing poverty and ensuring social protection for vulnerable populations as a pathway to sustainable development. Dr. Yusuf Sununu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, made this pledge during a Dialogue on Social Protections in Nigeria, branded […]
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Soludo Backs Tinubu’s Bold Economic Reforms
Abuja: Gov. Charles Soludo of Anambra has reaffirmed strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s bold economic reforms aimed at stabilising and reviving Nigeria’s economy. Soludo spoke to State House correspondents after meeting Tinubu on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The former Central Bank governor stressed the urgency of structural reforms to accelerate national development. […]
Nigeria Commits to Revitalizing Steel Industry as Economic Catalyst
Abuja: Nigeria has committed to repositioning its steel industry as a driver of industrialisation and economic diversification. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuiab Audu, stated this at the opening of the maiden edition of the National Steel Summit on Wednesday in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the two-day summit is on the […]
ECOWAS and NDLEA Empower Officers to Enhance Drug Data Collection and Analysis
Lagos: The ECOWAS Commission and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have initiated a three-day training program for Nigeria Epidemiology Network on Drug Use (NENDU) Desk Officers. Chairman/Chief Executive of NDLEA, Retired Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa, emphasized that the program, held in Lagos, is designed to equip officers with advanced skills in collecting […]
Primate Decries Declining Ethical Standards in Hospitals
Abuja: Most Rev’d Henry Ndukuba, Primate of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), has condemned negligence and declining ethical standards in the nation’s hospitals. Ndukuba called for a paradigm shift in healthcare delivery by prioritising human dignity, life-saving innovation, and equitable access to quality medical services. He made the call in Abuja at a Health […]