By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed crutches, prosthesis and wheelchairs to People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) in Borno state. The people with disabilities are selected from various local government areas including Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere council by the commission. According to NEDC, the 188 assistive devices were […]

As trade unions in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) develop Just Transition strategies as their countries transition from high to low carbon energy sources emphasis is placed on business and human rights

By Moses Nosike The Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to transforming public service delivery in Africa, is set to convene a national workshop titled, “Rethinking Reforms: Why Many Reforms Fail in Nigeria and What We Can Do About It.” The workshop billed for July 30, 2024 is planned to bring together key stakeholders to […]

…as group calls on Nigerians to shun planned protest The Minister of State for Youths Development, Hon. Comrade Ayodele Olawande Wisdom and the Senate Committee Chairman on Youths and Sports, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, yesterday, endorsed the proposed National Stakeholders Converge by the Southern Nigeria Youth Congress, SNYC, declaring it as a timely and necessary initiative. […]

By Jimitota Onoyume Former Councilor , Ughelli south local government area, Delta state , Hon Mere Williams has congratulated Chief Dr Tam Odogwu on his emergence as the Chairman People’s Democratic party (PDP), Burutu local government area. Mere who is currently the coordinator of Tantita security Okwagbe Unit, in his congratulatory message, noted that Odogwu […]