The United Nations Women Regional Director for UN Women Central and West Africa, Maxime Hounato, said that gender inequality is crippling the nation economy. He noted that according to the gender-based violence records, violence against women is 90%, while others are 10% Hounato disclosed this in Abuja, at the press briefing, on his visit to…

The United Nations Positive Livelihood and Awards Centre (UN-POLAC Foundation) has hinged attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals on the promotion of peace across spheres. The Director, Women, Youth and Children, United Nations POLAC, Dr. Cynthia Obiorah, made the statement during the International Day of Peace celebration yesterday in Abuja with theme, Actions for Peace:…

The Director, Bolton White Group, Mr. Kingsley Obiukwu, has stated that the vision of the group is to create a space where business and leisure converge; where ideas flow freely and every detail embodies the essence of excellence. Obiukwu, who was talking about a proposed Convention Centre in Abuja, added that Bolton White Group was…

The Initiative for Self-Esteem Education and Advocacy (ISEEA), has identified low self-esteem as one major reasons young girls are susceptible to sexual abuse. ISEEA, a body which advocates for Sustainable Development Goal - Good Health and well-being for all at all ages, also promotes awareness on the importance of self-esteem as well as help young…

A pro-democracy group under the aegis of The Natives has faulted the notions held in certain quarters that ministerial and other appointments by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu were titled in favour of the Yoruba ethnic group. The Natives, comprised of 371 ethnic, religious and tribal backgrounds with about 20 million members across the country maintained…