ICT and Cybersecurity Key to Innovation and Security in Nigeria, Senate Says
Peter Jatau, National Assemble, Abuja At a high-level interactive session in Abuja, Nigerian lawmakers and industry leaders emphasized the urgent need to harness information and communications technology (ICT) and cybersecurity to drive innovation and tackle growing national security threats. Senator Afolabi Shuaib, Chair of the Senate Committee organizing the upcoming National Security Summit, stressed the […]
FG Urged to Fast-Track Cash Transfer Scheme as Only 37% of Beneficiaries Reached — NSPAN
The Network on Social Protection Advocacy in Nigeria (NSPAN) has commended the Federal Government for its efforts to verify the identities of beneficiaries in the national cash transfer programme but expressed deep concern over the slow pace of implementation, which it warns could undermine the impact of the initiative. In a press statement issued on […]
Diaspora Banking Revolution: 7 Barriers Fall as CBN Launches NRBVN
The CBN just removed these 7 banking barriers for Nigerians abroad. The Central Bank of Nigeria has finally dismantled the longstanding obstacles that have kept millions of Nigerians in diaspora disconnected from their homeland’s financial system. With the launch of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), yesterday in Abuja, the CBN has systematically eliminated barriers […]
Kaduna State: Tracking Climate Change-related 2025 Capital Budget Expenditures
By Yusuf Ishaku Goje The Kaduna State government introduced climate budget tagging in its 2025 budget. A total of N113.33 billion (14.3% of the State’s total budget) was allocated to climate change related expenditure. Out of which, climate change mitigation got N59.86 billion and N53.47 billion going to adaptation. The Civic Impact For Sustainable Development […]
Hon. Daniel Amos Appoints Constituency Aides, Reaffirms Grassroots Commitment
Peter Jatau, Saturday, 17 May 2025 In a significant move aimed at strengthening community engagement and fostering inclusive development, the Honourable Member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Daniel Amos, has formally appointed a new cadre of aides across the constituency. The appointments, announced during a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting on Saturday, […]
FCT Area Council Workers Strike Enters Second Month: Can Solidarity Turn the Tide?
Abuja, Nigeria – 17 May 2025 The indefinite strike by workers in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stretched into its eighth week, with no clear resolution in sight. What began on March 24 as a protest over the non-implementation of the national minimum wage has grown into a defining […]
Insecurity: Gov Aliyu Sokoto says challenges will be over in Sokoto as NSCDC Boss, Audi assured of effective operations against trend
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto As the resurgence of banditry poses concerns in the eastern axis of Sokoto state where notorious Bello Turji swells attacks in recent time , Dr Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto, the Sokoto state governor reiterated his administration’s determination and resilience at overcoming security challenges bedevilling the state. Aliyu Sokoto stated on Wednesday […]
Embrace 3Cs components for effective, strategic drive against insecurity- NSCDC Boss to other security agencies
By Suleiman Adamu, Sokoto The Commandant General , NSCDC, Mr Ahmed Abubakar Audi has urged a more responsive synergy among security agencies in driving the 3Cs components; Coordination, Cooperation and Collaboration to effectively adopt resilience mechanism against all forms of security challenges affecting the country. Audi spoke on the sidelines in Government House shortly after […]
Buratai Lauded by African Literature Scholar for Honouring Cyprian Ekwensi
…U.S.-Based Prof. Ernest Emenyonu Applauds TYBLI Award as a Landmark Tribute The posthumous conferment of the inaugural T.Y. Buratai Literary Initiative (TYBLI) Young Adult Literature Award on renowned Nigerian author Cyprian O.D. Ekwensi has earned international praise, particularly from one of Africa’s foremost literary scholars, Prof. Ernest N. Emenyonu. In a heartfelt letter […]
Action Alliance Serves INEC, Mahmood Yakubu Contempt Form Over Disregard for Court Orders
The Action Alliance (AA) on Monday served the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, with a contempt of court notice—commonly referred to as Form 49—through substituted means. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the National Chairman of the party, Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje, and made available […]