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5 Feb
The Founder and CEO of Connected Development (CODE), Hamzat Lawal, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his commitment to expanding humanitarian efforts and strengthening collaborations to enhance aid delivery across Nigeria. He stressed the need for a more inclusive approach to humanitarian assistance, ensuring that vulnerable populations receive adequate support. Lawal disclosed this in Abuja, during his investiture…
20 Jan
A new report by Connected Development (CODE), INKA Consult, and Oxfam reveals that Nigeria receives only 4% ($704 million) of the $17.7 billion it requires annually to address worsening climate-related disasters. Oxfam’s report also highlights the alarming surge in inequality in Nigeria, revealing that while the wealth of the richest continues to grow exponentially, millions…
17 Dec
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence come to a close, Her Voice Foundation has recognized 16 influential men for their outstanding contributions to ending gender-based violence. According to the foundation, the individuals have used their platforms and initiatives to promote equality, justice, and safety for women and girls. Among the honorees are:…
12 Sep
The Malala Fund, alongside key advocacy organisations such as Connected Development (CODE) and YouthhubAfrica, has called on the Nigerian government to safeguard the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act from potential repeal. This legislation, enacted in 2015, plays a vital role in combating gender-based violence (GBV) while promoting the safety, empowerment, and education of girls…
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Nigeria's declining voter turnout remains a pressing issue, and addressing it requires a multi-faceted approach, a policy brief championed by Yiaga Africa has revealed. The brief, presented on Thursday in Abuja during a roundtable organised by Yiaga Africa with support from the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) highlights the need for improved voter education,…
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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm Ramadan greetings to all FCT Muslim brothers and sisters of the profession, urging them to embrace the values of compassion, unity, and self-discipline during the sacred month. The Chairman of the Council Comrade, Grace Ike, described Ramadan as a period of…
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The chairmen of Kaduna State's 23 local governments have passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu and Governor Uba Sani, dismissing recent criticisms by opposition elements against them as the handiwork of failed politicians. Addressing Journalists at a conference in Kaduna, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna…
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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has congratulated Muslims across the state and beyond on the commencement of the Holy Month of Ramadan, urging them to use the period for spiritual cleansing, unity, and prayers for peace. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, Governor Fintiri described Ramadan as a significant…
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Netizens gave criticized the Katsina State Hisbah Board for directing all private schools in the state to shut down to allow pupils to fully observe the Ramadan fasting period. In a statement dated February 27, the Hisbah Commander-General, Aminu Usman, warned that non-compliance with the directive supported by the state government“will not be tolerated.” “The…
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Japan was battling its largest wildfire in more than three decades on Saturday, one of several blazes that have killed one person
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The Federal Government on Friday moved about 40 households of displaced persons/refugees to a resettlement city in Keffi for decent accommodation and better living. Speaking at the occasion, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed, the Federal Commissioner, National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), said that no fewer than 300 individuals would be benefiting from…
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The United States on Friday announced the approval of the sale of more than $3 billion in munitions, bulldozers and related
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The Federal Government has approved the appointment of Professor Lucian Chukwu as the substantive vice chancellor of Admiralty University,
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The Katsina State Government says its 2025 Ramadan Special Feeding Programme will target vulnerable residents. The Speaker of the Katsina State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahaya-Daura, reaffirmed the government’s commitment during a State Steering Committee meeting on Ramadan Feeding in Katsina on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the annual Ramadan feeding…