By Henry Obetta United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, has lamented that girls living with disabilities face unique barriers, particularly when visual impairment is compounded by low levels of literacy and numeracy. UNICEF, however, expressed hope that the ongoing implementation of the Girls Education Skills Partnership, GESP, by non-governmental organisation, NGO, Sightsavers, will serve as a […]

By Prince Osuagwu Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over […]

By Godwin Oritse Connected Advocacy, a non-governmental organisation based in Nigeria’s South-South region, has urged members of the National Assembly to fast-track the passage of key constitutional amendment bills aimed at strengthening the country’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Prince Israel Orekha, Executive Director of Connected Advocacy, commended members […]

The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps (NCCC) has called for a spiritual and moral reawakening among citizens as a means of addressing rising insecurity and fostering national unity.

Nigeria will lead one of the world’s largest autism screening events on April 2, 2026, as part of activities marking World Autism Day, the Global Spokesperson of Sector-Wide-Approach (SWAp) Health Fellows, Ambassador Uyero Erarawewho, has announced.

By Chioma Okoye Health experts and government officials have raised fresh concerns over the fragility of Nigeria’s disease detection and surveillance systems, warning that declining donor funding is exposing deep structural weaknesses across the country. The concerns were highlighted on Wednesday in Abuja at the formal presentation of A System in Transition: Nigeria Country Report, […]

A socio-political group, Unity Voice, has urged the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State to consider Hon. Johnson Oghuma for a second term in the House of Representatives, representing Etsako Federal Constituency. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin City, the group’s Protem Chairman, Abdulkareem Yakubu, called for careful consideration […]

A presidential aspirant under the National Rescue Movement, NRM, Onyemaechi Francis Nnana, formally declared to run for president during the 2027 general elections.

Nigerian journalists have been urged to prioritise safety, professionalism, and ethical conduct as the country heads into another election cycle, amid rising political tensions and concerns over misinformation.

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has partnered with the Construction Artisan Training School (CATS) to launch Project 1 Million Construction Artisan Training Vision 2036, aimed at training and empowering one million Nigerian youths in construction skills over the next ten years—entirely free of charge.

The debate over local government autonomy in Nigeria continues to rage, raising an important question: will financial independence for local governments truly translate into development at the grass-roots? For decades, advocates have argued that granting local governments direct control over their funds will accelerate grass-roots development. Yet, while financial autonomy is an important step, it […]

Governor Dauda Lawal had approved billions of naira for the upgrade and renovation of nine General Hospitals and 14 Primary Healthcare Centres across Zamfara state.

By Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Secretariat of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) are currently in talks to advance the implementation of the Simplified Trade Regime (STR) aimed at supporting small-scale cross-border trade. Speaking at a strategic meeting held at the Customs Headquarters in Abuja with a delegation from AfCFTA, […]

In a world where global wealth still leans heavily toward traditional economic strongholds, Indian-born billionaire Prateek Suri has charted a markedly different course, one anchored in Africa’s fast-rising economic landscape.

AS the 2027 general elections draw closer, Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Wednesday, unveiled two voter education manuals.