Ford Foundation
8 Oct
No fewer than 80 per cent of Africans are dissatisfied with the delivery of democratic governance.
3 May
The Ford Foundation civil society partners, with support from the Ford Foundation, have convened a pivotal meeting organised by Spaces for Change to address the pressing issue of Host Community Development Trusts (HCDTs) implementation in Nigeria.
24 Apr
Philanthropy , which involves donating money, time or knowledge to charitable causes, has been a popular way for many people and families to improve society, support the disadvantaged and make a positive impact.
6 Apr
In an electrifying evening of laughter and reflection, HEAR WORD! the groundbreaking theatrical masterpiece, once again illuminated the daunting realities confronting Nigerian women and girls.
1 Mar
I had thought over and over how I got close to Dr. Babatunde Aloysius Ahonsi, who turned 60 on February 27, 2024. The young old man from Otuo, Owan East local government area of Edo State is the only person
22 Feb
As the world marks World International Day for Social Justice, yesterday, the Regional Director, Ford Foundation West Africa, Dr ChiChiAniagolu, has said the day serves as a reminder that achieving fairness and equity is the bedrock of every society.
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The Edo Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says it has redeployed 1600 personnel for special operations during the celebration of Christmas in the state. The redeployment was announced via a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SC Efosa Egbebor on Wednesday in Benin. Egbebor quoted the state Commandant of…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the 2025 budget tagged the Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Building Prosperity to a joint session of the National Assembly. The ₦47.9 trillion proposal is designed to solidify ongoing economic reforms, tackle insecurity, and lay the groundwork for long-term national prosperity. “This is not just a budget, it is…
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Senate president Godswill Akpabio has warned ministers to respect invitations from the National Assembly anytime they are called upon. The Senate President made this known on Wednesday when President Bola Tinubu presented the 2025 budget estimate of N47.9 tn before the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in the country's democracy, and…
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The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has directed commanding officers nationwide to make mobile court operations, a critical part of the end-of-year enforcement. Mohammed said this in a statement issued by Corps Public Relations Officer (CPEO), Olusegun Ogungbemide, on Wednesday in Abuja. The FRSC corps marshal said that the directive…
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The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has lauded President Bola Tinubu’s groundbreaking tax reform initiatives. Speaking at the presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bills, Akpabio emphasised that the four key tax reform bills would play a pivotal role in strengthening Nigeria's fiscal structure and driving sustainable economic growth. The tax reforms, which include…
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An Area Court in Jos on Wednesday, sentenced Ayodele Afariogun, to 15 months imprisonment for swindling a businessman of the sum of 184,000. The judge, Shawomi Bokkos, sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the offence. The judge, however, gave the convict, in the first instance, an option of Np30,000 fine or going to…
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The apex igbo cultural group Ohanaeze Ndigbo on Wednesday set up an 11-man electoral Committee headed by Prince Dr. Richard Ozobu and Prof. Chibuikeya Achoakawa as secretary to oversee the election of new executives by January 2025. The decision according to Ohanaeze follows an influential meeting convened by the Ohanaeze Elders Council and Imeobi Members…
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The Old Students Association of Pacelli School (OSAPS) on Saturday, December 14, 2024, organized a reunion and fundraising event to support the institution. OSAPS said in a statement that the event underscores the critical role of community engagement in supporting specialized educational institutions. "We are committed to giving back to the institution that has done…
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