By Isoken Nwabunka On the occasion of the 2023 International Women’s Day (IWD) with the theme, “Embracing Equity’, it is pertinent to discuss a subject close to me, ‘encouraging the girl child to succeed’. The #EmbraceEquity campaign topic for IWD…
CSOs, experts, create ‘Which Way Nigeria- Citizen Scenario to 2060—CS60
Leading Nigerian Civil Societies and some international experts have created ‘Which Way Nigeria- Citizen Scenario to 2060- CS60. CS60 was unveiled officially to the press via a virtual news conference monitored and attended by newsmen in Lagos. Speaking at the…
Woxsen University’s Executive Council Forum 2022 witnessed Global Speakers and signing of manifesto
Woxsen University’s Executive Council Forum 2022, a global high-strategic conference concluded today with the signing of the Woxsen Manifesto. The Manifesto was signed by leading certain academic & corporate institutions, who together have pledged to collaboratively work towards solving critical issues in the global…
African leaders call for faster industrialization during African Union Summit
Bazoum called on African countries to entrench the rule of law to catalyze the emergence of the African private sector African leaders reviewed the continent’s progress in industrialization, economic diversification, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the…
Use your reports to promote national interest, security – Police urges journalists
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Wednesday charged journalists to use their news reports to promote national interests and security in the build-up to the 2023 general elections. Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Echeng Echeng, gave the charge at…
Nigeria’s FID, Ease of Doing Business Under Threat Over Senate Directive For NLNG To Pay N18.4bn – Stakeholders
Senate lacks power to Direct NLNG to pay money – Lawyers, experts set agenda for forthcoming 10th National Assembly at Platforms Africa forum Stakeholders in Africa, particularly in the Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, on Monday, raised the alarm over…
Plastics are piling up in soil across the world warns UN environment agency
Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published on Monday reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps…
CSOs partner to deepen inclusion of PWDs in education governance in Lagos
Civil Society Organisations have fostered partnership to deepen the inclusion of Persons With Disabilities(PWDs) in education governance in Lagos State. This is contained in a Communique signed by Mr Samuel Ajayi , Programmes Officer, Human Development Initiatives (HDI) on Tuesday…
Quad Security Dialogue seeks defense investments collaboration between member countries
A report detailing potential defense investments collaboration between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia focused on Combat Systems, Procurement, Installation and Services, 2021-2026, have been released. The analysis, which provides an overview of each Quad member’s relevant defense investments…
Over 400 Experts allege Grave Health and Climate Risks: Oppose Manchin’s Fossil Fuel bill
In a letter delivered to House Speaker Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Schumer today, more than 400 scientists and health professionals urged Congress to reject the energy permitting reform bill released yesterday by Senator Joe Manchin. The letter cites grave public…
