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June 12, 2025
Stakeholders Advocate Stricter Child Protection Measures in North-East
Abuja: Stakeholders in the North-East have stressed the need for stronger and sustained efforts to safeguard children’s rights, eliminating all forms of abuse and exploitation. The stakeholders spoke with correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (…
Ebonyi VC Raises Alarm on Respiratory Disease Burden in Africa
Abakaliki: Prof. Jesse Uneke, Vice Chancellor of David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences (DUFUHS), Ebonyi, has highlighted the urgent health challenge posed by respiratory diseases across Africa, including Nigeria. Speaking at the inaugurati…
BEACON Calls for Institutional Reforms to End Child Labour in Nigeria, Africa
Kaduna: A Kaduna-based NGO, Beacon of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre (BEACON), has called for institutional reforms to end child labour in Africa, with a particular focus on Nigeria. The Executive Director, Mrs. Abigail Olatunde, made…
Biotechnology Plays Key Role in International Trade and Diplomacy – BSN
Abuja: The Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) has highlighted the critical role biotechnology plays not only in ensuring food security and healthcare advancements but also in shaping international trade and diplomacy. Prof. Sylvia Uzochukwu, Presi…
10th Senate’s People-Centred Legislation Emphasizes Impactful Bills
Abuja: The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, has highlighted the achievements of the 10th Senate, underscoring its commitment to passing bills that directly benefit the populace. He refuted claims that the u…
Innoson Praises Enugu Governor for Advancements in Technical Education
Enugu: The Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Kiara Consortium, Mr. Endi Ezengwa, has lauded Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State for his efforts in promoting technical education across the country. He extended his commendation to the governor for the s…
Zulum Grants Pardon to 66 Inmates at Maiduguri Custodial Centre
Maiduguri: Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has granted state and partial pardons to 66 inmates serving various jail terms at the Maiduguri Maximum Custodial Centre. The governor also commuted death sentences to life imprisonment and reduced the jail term…
ECOWAS Court Launches Moot Court Competition for West African Law Students
Abuja: The ECOWAS Court of Justice has inaugurated a moot court competition for West African law students aimed at fostering legal interaction and empowering the youth in the subregion. The event, themed ‘Promoting Regional Integration and Human Right…
Calls for Lowering Voting Age Dominate NILDS-Democracy Radio’s School Debate
Abuja: Calls for lowering voter age and rejecting e-voting on Wednesday in Abuja dominated the maiden edition of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS)-Democracy Radio secondary school debate. Students from Africa Commun…
Aviation: NCAA Urges Journalists to Prioritise Accurate Reporting
Abuja: The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called upon Nigerian journalists to intensify efforts toward accurate reportage of developments within the aviation industry. Mrs Uju Mbamadu, the Assistant General Manager of the Public Relations…