IWD 2025: We’re committed to social inclusion, women’s participation in governance – Gov Yusuf

IWD 2025: We’re committed to social inclusion, women’s participation in governance – Gov Yusuf

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening democracy by promoting gender equity and ensuring women’s active participation in governance and societal development. In a statement by his spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa to commemorate the International Women’s Day 2025, Governor Yusuf emphasized that his government is implementing policies […]
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Visa, Access bank partner to turn smartphones into payment terminals

Visa, Access bank partner to turn smartphones into payment terminals

World leader in digital payments, Visa, in partnership with Access Bank, has said merchants can process payments using their mobile phones. The firm said this would make transactions more convenient and efficient for both businesses and consumers. According to Visa, Tap to Phone transforms Near Field Communication, NFC,-enabled Android smartphone into a payment terminal, enabling […]

FIFA Council Elections: Africa’s ten candidates and their chances

FIFA Council Elections: Africa’s ten candidates and their chances

. Lekjaa, Waberi, Pinnick early favourites The March 12, 2025, FIFA Council elections in Cairo, Egypt, are going to be some of the most brutal in years as a total of ten African hopefuls vie for only five slots. The elections are so crucial because those who will be elected will play a significant role in […]

Women, Girls must be free from violence discrimination- Rabi

Women, Girls must be free from violence discrimination- Rabi

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Commissioner, Ministry of Human Services and Social Development in Kaduna State ,Hajiya Rabi Salisu,has urged Nigerians to work together to create a world where women and girls thrive, free from violence, discrimination and marginalization. She said they should thrive for a world where women’s rights are human rights, and gender equality […]

Let us EndBadParenting, by Francis Ewherido

Let us EndBadParenting, by Francis Ewherido

I coined this title after the EndBadGovernance protests which started on August 1, 2024. I have no problem with any protest, strike or activity towards a better Nigeria as long as we avoid unnecessary shedding of blood. Too many Nigerians have died in cold blood and it’s not good.  I have been following governments since 1980 when […]

Our country needs healing, by Muyiwa Adetiba

Our country needs healing, by Muyiwa Adetiba

By divine providence, this year turns out to be one of those years that Muslim Ramadan and Christian Lent start about the same time. This March should then mean a Holy Month for the nation called Nigeria given the importance – and influence – of these two major religions in the country. Many Nigerians, including their leaders, […]

PDP, CUPP slam Senate over Natasha’s suspension

PDP, CUPP slam Senate over Natasha’s suspension

•Say, it’s a travesty of justice.•Women Affairs Minister to intervene Johnbosco Agbakwuru & John Alechenu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) have condemned the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District from the Senate over her conduct on the floor of the Senate while […]