In a renewed push for gender equality and inclusive economic development, the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has empowered 1,200 women across hard-to-reach communities in the state with financial literacy training and access to digital financial services.…
Report: HEDA urges fairness, integrity, democracy in Nigeria’s Judicial system
Report: HEDA urges fairness, integrity, democracy in Nigeria’s Judicial system A new report by the Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called for a judicial system where fairness, integrity and democracy will reign supreme. The …
Earth Day: Climate Change Is Making Life Worse With Governments, Rich Countries Responsible for Impact Reduction – Africans
In response to changing weather patterns and environmental degradation, majorities of Africans endorse investments in climate-resilient infrastructure Most Africans who are aware of climate change say it is making their lives worse and call on their governments and wealthy countries…
President Tinubu Hails ECOWAS as it Launches Golden Jubilee Celebration
President Bola Tinubu has hailed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for fostering regional integration. President Tinubu, represented by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, spoke Tuesday in Accra, Ghana, at the launch of…
Ginger Farmers Decry Lack of Seedlings, Insecurity, Seek Urgent Intervention
Some ginger farmers in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed uncertainty in the 2025 ginger planting season, due to lack of seedlings and other determining factors. The farmers pleaded for urgent intervention by government and…
FG Backs Safe Biotechnology for National Development
The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment to promoting biotechnology for national development, defending the safety of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and medicine. Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, reaffirmed the government’s…
FG Inaugurates Revitalisation Plan for 901 PHCs
The Federal Government, through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), has announced the revitalisation of more than 901 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria. Additionally, it plans to upgrade 2,701 more as part of its effort to ensure…
Borno State Commits N16bn to New Expressway, Flyover in Maiduguri
Executive Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Tuesday launched the construction of a N16-billion express road and flyover project in Maiduguri, as part of his administration’s ongoing urban renewal programme. The project comprises a 7.1-kilometre dual carriageway linking…
Lagos Promises Collaboration With FG To Boost Steel Companies’ Operations
In a deliberate move to boost the operation of the steel companies in Nigeria, the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to collaborate with the Federal Government to ensure that the Steel industries in Nigeria are revitalised. Towards this…
Stakeholders Urge Joint Investment in Nigeria’s Energy Transition
Stakeholders in the environmental sector have called on governments at all levels, civil society groups, and individuals to collaborate and invest in Nigeria’s renewable energy transition process. Speaking at a conference held in Abuja on Tuesday to commemorate the 2025…