UN Women Urges Lawmakers to Approve Reserved Seats Bill for Nigerian Women
ONDO, Nigeria – Lawmakers in Nigeria’s National Assembly have been urged to pass the long-debated bill seeking reserved parliamentary seats for women, amid renewed…
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Boris Johnson Declares Nigeria Safe at Imo Summit
OWERRI, Nigeria – Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has declared Nigeria safe, saying his personal experience in the country contradicts negative security perceptions…
IITA Launches Mechanised Irrigation to Speed Crop Development
IBADAN, Nigeria – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has unveiled advanced irrigation systems and mechanised farm equipment designed to accelerate the development…
Jigawa Allocates N2bn for Disaster Response, Emergency Relief in 2026
DUTSE, Nigeria – The Jigawa State Government has earmarked N2 billion for disaster response, emergency preparedness and relief interventions in the 2026 fiscal year.…
Nigeria, World Bank Renew Commitment to Social Protection Expansion
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government and the World Bank have renewed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s social protection systems and expanding economic opportunities…
Tinubu Launches ₦200,000 Grants For 9,500 Disabled Nigerians
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, launches a nationwide economic empowerment programme for persons with disabilities (PwDs), disbursing ₦200,000 business grants…
Traditional Rulers Urged to Spearhead Nigeria’s GBV Fight
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, calls on traditional rulers to take stronger frontline roles in combating gender-based violence,…
NLC Backs JOHESU Strike, Warns of Nationwide Worker Shutdown
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared full support for the ongoing industrial action by the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU),…
Edo Receives $100m Palm Oil Investment
EDO, Nigeria – Edo State government has welcomed a $100 million foreign investment in palm oil, as Governor Monday Okpebholo pledges strong backing for…