civil society
13 May
A civil society group, New Rivers Agenda, has issued a statement condemning the leadership of former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. The group, led by its president Johnson Zinaka, accuses Wike of governing the state with a heavy hand and prioritising personal interests over the welfare of the people. The statement, according to multiple reports,…
14 Mar
In the ongoing battle against the scourge of crude oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta region, civil rights advocacy group, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), has called on civil rights organizations and non-governmental entities to join forces in combating crude oil theft in Nigeria and throwing their weight behind Mele Kyari, the…
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The signing, by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) recently of separate deals with 75 conversion firms nationwide as part of government’s policy of reducing addiction to petrol and diesel is timely
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has recertified the aerodromes of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos four years after their initial certifications lapsed.
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The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has assured the Defence Headquarters Joint Monitoring Team that the PAP will support their mandate to curb crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta.
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Crescent Bearers, also known as CB39, marked its 85th anniversary on November 17, 2024, at the MUSON Centre in Lagos, celebrating a rich legacy of vision, commitment to education, and social impact.
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The stage is already set for the Nigeria and Africa cultural tourism scene to witness a historic move as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to lead 55 Africa Presidents and Head of States, including a number of global leaders and major players
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Ireland’s Ambassador to Nigeria, M. Peter Ryan, has expressed his commitment to supporting African School of Economics (ASE), the Pan-African University of Excellence, in achieving its vision.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has stated that his administration’s renewed focus in driving international and local investments in the livestock sector of the agricultural value-chain will end the recurring farmer-herder clashes
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The establishment of Agbeyewa Farms, a privately owned multi billion naira agribusiness initiative could not have come at a better time than now when Nigeria is facing significant food security challenges.
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As part of efforts to deepen the relationship with its alumni while also appreciating parents for sending their children to the school, Harrow School officials, an educational institution for boys in the United Kingdom, visited Nigeria recently. The visit, the first by Harrow School team to Nigeria, was to meet and network with current and…
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The Senator representing Lagos West Senatorial District, Dr Idiat Adebule, in conjuction with Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) and National Institute for Freshwater Fisheries Research