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 […]
Nigerian Climate Activist Honoured with Royal Titles for Environmental Leadership
Kaduna, Nigeria – May 2025In a remarkable celebration of climate advocacy and grassroots leadership, prominent Nigerian environmentalist Gloria Kasang Bulus has been conferred with two traditional titles in recognition of her global and local contributions to environmental sustainability and climate justice. Bulus was crowned “Sarauniyar Sauyin Yanayi Chikun” (Queen of Climate) and “Jakadiyar Sauyin Yanayi […]
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 […]
VDM Re-Arraigned for Alleged Cyberbullying of Nollywood Actresses
Controversial social media personality, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was on Thursday re-arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos on charges of cyberbullying and defamation. The Federal Government amended the charges against VDM, accusing him of using his online platforms to repeatedly target and harass several Nollywood actresses through what prosecutors described […]
Hold Those Behind JAMB Error Accountable – Ex-Provost
Former Provost of the College of Education, Ilesa—now the University of Education, Ilesa, Osun State—Professor Kolawole Kola-Kazeem, has described the recent error by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as a clear case of human failure. He emphasized the need for accountability to prevent future occurrences. […]
President Tinubu to Attend Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV in Rome
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Rome, Italy, on Saturday, following an official invitation from Pope Leo XIV. In a statement released on Thursday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced that President Tinubu will be accompanied by senior Catholic leaders to attend a special Mass marking the beginning […]