Abuja: The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has condemned the recent order for the closure of Badeggi Radio by Gov. Mohammed Bago of Niger. The apex body of editors in Nigeria stated that the governor’s action was an attack on press freedom and democracy. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the statement released in Abuja […]

Katsina: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has empowered 95,556 adolescent girls and boys in Katsina State with financial literacy, safe spaces, and vocational skills. Mr. Muntaka Muhammad-Mukhtar, Education Specialist at UNICEF’s Kano Field Office, made this announcement during a community town-hall meeting in Katsina. According to News Agency of Nigeria, the gathering aimed to […]

Abuja: A cross section of public and private sector leaders have urged strong support for the ‘Ipada’ initiative, a visionary effort to attract the diaspora home and boost tourism in Nigeria and across Africa. According to News Agency of Nigeria, ‘Ipada’, a Yoruba word meaning ‘return’, aims to reconnect Africa with its diaspora through tourism […]

Lagos: The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has reaffirmed its commitment to financially empower women via various programmes. Mrs. Bolaji Dada, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, made this known at the Life Skill Economic Empowerment Programme (LEEP) closing ceremony in Agbowa/Ikosi. According to News Agency […]

Abuja: The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has urged the Federal Government to recognise forest security as a crucial component of the nation’s overall security framework. The Deputy Commander-General in charge of Intelligence in the NFSS, Dr John Metchie, made the call during a zonal training session for NFSS personnel in Jos. According to News […]