NCDMB refutes allegations of financial infractions
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has refuted recent online reports alleging financial infractions within the organization.
Nigerian newspapers review: High electricity costs choking teaching hospitals to death
In today’s Nigerian Newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a special report on the challenge of high energy costs facing teaching hospitals in the country. Another headline has the family of the late Ijaw leader and elder statesman, Edwin Clark, revealing his last words. Also, one headline looks at the United […]
Lokpobiri reaffirms Tinubu’s commitment in transforming oil sector in Niger Delta
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, on Monday received Members of the South-South Caucus of the 10th Assembly House of Representatives.
TI rating: Do not be discouraged, EFCC tells anti-corruption agencies
By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja Despite Nigeria’s low ranking on the international corruption index, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Olanipekun Olukoyede, has called on anti-corruption agencies to remain resolute in their efforts to enhance government processes in the country. The Corruption Perceptions Index, released last month by Transparency International, ranked Nigeria […]
Abuja protesters demand justice in 15-Year murder case
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – A civil society organisation, the Justice and Equality For All Movement, staged a peaceful protest outside the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, demanding the release of a probe report concerning the death of Mrs. Shitua Aso, a pregnant woman who died in 2010. The protest aimed to highlight […]
NBTI, EFCC unite to combat corruption with technology
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – The National Board for Technology Incubation (NBTI) has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat corruption in Nigeria through innovative technological solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and economic integrity, addressing one of the nation’s most pressing challenges. During a courtesy visit to EFCC […]
Netherlands to return ‘Benin Bronzes’ to Nigeria
British soldiers stole the ancient sculptures, including depictions of royal figures and animals, in 1897 from the Kingdom of Benin in modern-day Nigeria.
Naira down to N1,565/$ in parallel market
By Elizabeth Adegbesan THE Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,565 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,555 per dollar on Monday.But the Naira appreciated to N1,510.33 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by FMDQ showed that the indicative exchange rate for the Naira fell to N1,510.33 per dollar from N1,512.58 […]
FG to launch new Nutrition Policy Thursday
This policy aims to strengthen nutrition governance and operational frameworks across Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas.
NESREA moves to strengthen environmental regulations, bans single-use plastics in MDAs
By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has announced key regulatory reforms and policy measures aimed at addressing emerging environmental challenges in Nigeria. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent B. Barikor, disclosed that the agency is intensifying awareness campaigns […]
Plateau: FIDA urges traditional leaders to protect rights of women, girls
By Marie-Therese Nanlong Jos – The Country Vice President and National President of the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria, Eliana Martins has urged traditional and cultural leaders in Plateau State to serve as change agents, and advocates of women and girls rights and work collaboratively through shared knowledge of local realities in reviewing […]
