HEDA Resource Centre
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Oil-producing communities in Niger Delta have called for transparency and accountability in the ongoing divestment of oil and gas assets in the region.
13 Feb
A non-governmental organisation, Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) Resource Centre has commenced contempt proceedings against the Managing Director of ATC Nigeria, Errol Ambler-Smith. In a Form 48 sighted by our correspondent in the registry of the Federal High Court on Monday, February 5, 2024, HEDA issued a notice of consequences of disobedience of court orders…
15 Jan
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has charged President Bola Tinubu to investigate Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), as well as their finances.
16 Nov
Investigative reporting encourages socio-economic and political reforms within the context of the fight against crimes and corrupt practices, believed to be responsible for Nigeria’s underdevelopment.
30 Oct
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has called on Nigerians to shun activities capable of destroying the environment. The advice was given during an enlightenment programme in Orile-Agege and neighbouring communities in Lagos State, organised by African Activists for Climate Change Justice (AACJ), in partnership with OXFAM. Speaking with newsmen, HEDA’s programme consultant,…
4 Sep 2023
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to immediately probe alleged mismanagement and corruption within the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF).
5 May 2023
Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately constitute the National Council on Public Procurement in compliance with the Public Procurement Act as a measure to stop interference of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in public procurement and contract approvals.
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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
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Manchester City's Premier League title bid suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton. Haaland missed City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last…
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Palestinian militant group Hamas released on Wednesday a video of an Israeli-American man held hostage in Gaza and seen alive in the footage. Israeli media identified him as Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was abducted from the Nova music festival in southern Israel during the Hamas attack on October 7. "I went to hang out with my…
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The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has said that a father has been arrested alongside his son who is a candidate by the Police for impersonating his son during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede disclosed this while on an inspection tour of the UTME centres in…
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The Enugu State Government has banned all forms of illegal tolls and extortion of motorists by touts, warning that violators would face the full wrath of the law. The government also announced the cancellation of all existing produce and haulage revenue collection contracts by various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), saying those responsibilities would now…
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Austrian manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the summer. The former Manchester United boss said "there has been contact" between himself and Bayern but would not be drawn on whether he would take the offer. "I've also informed the Austrian FA (OeFB) about…
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President Bola Tinubu has approved the take-off of the first phase of the Consumer Credit Scheme (CCS) starting with members of the civil service. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
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Three people were injured in an apparent stabbing at a secondary school in Wales on Wednesday, police said. The attack occurred at the Amman Valley School, about 60 miles (100 miles) northwest of Cardiff. Two air ambulances were seen at the school, along with a number of police vehicles. "Three people have been injured and…
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Multichoice Nigeria on Wednesday announced another price increase on the DStv and GOtv packages. The company in a statement said that the new prices will take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024. In the new price list for DStv, Premium bouquet, the price moved from N29,500 to N37,000; Compact+ from N19,800 to N25,000; Compact from…
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A recent study conducted by UCLA Health has discovered a significant link between feelings of loneliness and cravings for high-calorie, sugary foods. The study found that lonely women show heightened brain activity in areas linked to cravings for food. Specifically, when viewing images of high-calorie foods like sugary treats, these women displayed increased brain activity…