Group urges APC to follow due process in resolving Ondo NASS Primary disputes
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The United Advocacy Group (UAG) has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to adhere to constitutional and legal procedures in resolving disputes arising from its National Assembly primaries in Ondo State. In a statement signed by its Coordinator, Samuel Ajayi, the group called on the APC National Working Committee (NWC) and […]
Kaduna commends NSA over Forest Guards initiative as trainees complete 60% of programme
By Hadiza Yusuf The Kaduna State Government has commended the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) for initiating the Forest Guards programme, describing it as a critical intervention in efforts to tackle insecurity in forested and rural communities. Governor Uba Sani gave the commendation on Wednesday while receiving a high-level delegation from ONSA led […]
Analyst commends EFCC leadership on reform initiatives
A public affairs analyst, Chima Okoro, has commended the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, for reforms aimed at strengthening the agency’s operations in areas including prevention, asset recovery and institutional compliance. In a statement, Okoro said the EFCC has placed greater emphasis on intelligence gathering, policy reforms and collaboration […]
N3.9trn road projects: Groups flay core N’Delta exclusion, demand review
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — Two Niger Delta groups have condemned Federal Government’s approval of N3.9 trillion for 27 road projects across 15 states, with the “deliberate exclusion of core Niger Delta from the allocations.” The Niger Delta Concerned Stakeholders for Accountable Security and Progress and the 21st Century Youths of Niger Delta […]
Enforcement, key to effective labour market governance – ILO
By Victor Ahiuma-Young Safeguarding workers’ rights is a prerequisite for quality jobs, fair labour mobility, and sustained competitiveness. The key challenge lies in ensuring that these rights are effectively realised in practice. This was the central message of Peter van Rooij, ILO Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, at the Informal Meeting of EU Ministers […]
Group awards 43 scholarships, calls for greater investment in education
By Dennis Agbo A non-governmental organisation, One Youth Global, has called for increased investment in education as a critical step towards addressing unemployment, economic hardship and governance challenges across Africa. The organisation’s President, Uchechukwu Agbo, made the call during the grand finale of Spark Nation 3.0 held at Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki. Agbo described education […]
