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Recent projections point to a reasonably stable naira in the medium to long term and a possible closure to the volatile trading seen in the past decade. In the last 10 years, the currency lost over 80 per cent of its value. In the last trading session of last week, the currency closed at N775.76/$,…

*As NAPTIP seeks more support from faith based institutions Catholic Archbishop, Ignatius Kaigama, has called for strengthen collaboration between religious institutions and the National Agrncy for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to fight human trafficking and other vices. He made the call at a Thanksgiving service to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NAPTIP…

The Arewa Youth Federation (AYF) has faulted the call for the resignation of the Director General of the Department of State Security (DSS), Mallam Yusuf Magaji Bichi over alleged rights abuses. AYF's National Coordinator, Malam Kabir Muhammad described those behind the call as paid agents bent on satisfying their pecuniary interests at the expense of…

The leadership of the Policy Advocacy and Integrity Network Nigeria, has urged Federal Government not to dissolve the board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offenses Commission (ICPC) in compliance with international best practices. At a meeting with other civil society organizations in Abuja to appraise the new administration of President Bola Ahmed…

Lagos State government, on Sunday, said that six animals infected with Anthrax disease have been confiscated, burnt and buried by officials of the state government to prevent the spread of the disease. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs Olatokunbo Emokpea, the state government said the cases were discovered during surveillance…

...calls for declaration of environmental emergency in region Renowned Niger/Delta environmentalist, Dr Nnimmo Bassey has decried the wellbeing of those who depend on fisheries for food and nutritional security, saying it is 'clearly' at risk. Bassey, who is the Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), lamented what he described as a dangerous…

Former Registrar, National Examination Council (NECO), Professor Abdulrashid Garba, has emerged Vice Chancellor, Khalifa Isyaku Rabiu University (KHAIRUN), Kano. The statement issued by administrative secretary of the private university, Malam Yusuf Datti disclosed that Professor Garba emerged top among several academic after a rigorous process. According to the release, the appointment of the pioneer Vice…

The member of House of Representatives representing Ideato North/ Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Ugochinyere has canvassed military action to sack the coupists in Niger. In a chat with reporters in Abuja, Ugochinyere argued that there is need to restore the rule of law in the neighbouring West African country. The Lawmaker…

The West Africa Pharma Healthcare (WAPHC) Nigeria kicks off from August 1st to 3rd, 2023 at Sheraton Hotel Lagos. It is an international medical pharmaceutical and healthcare industry trade fair.

Socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Youth Movement, has appealed to Nigerians to stop criticising President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, over his "Let the poor breathe" comment made during a recent Senate plenary. The comment in now viral video, which was a line from one of President Bola Tinubu’s June 12 speech, was referenced by the Senate…

No fewer than 42 civil society groups have announced that they will embark on an inspection tour of TETFund projects across the country.

The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ogun State Chapter, on Sunday emphasised the need to combat trafficking in persons by addressing its root causes and tackling the systemic factors that allow it to flourish.