[Download] CDD releases assessment reports on Buhari’s Performance on the Economy in the last Five years, urges him to focus on key areas
Following the release of its five-year assessment on the achievements and shortcomings of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption drive, the Centre…
ActionAid urges President Buhari to Declare a State of Emergency on Gender Based Violence in Nigeria
ActionAid Nigeria, a human rights and social justice non-governmental organization working to combat poverty and all forms of injustice in…
Trump targets Mars as U.S. launches first human spaceflight in 9 years
U.S. President Donald Trump has said American astronauts would return to the moon by 2024. Speaking after the successful launched…
CDD releases Five Year assessment reports for the achievements, shortcomings of Buhari’s Anti-Corruption Drive
Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five year assessment report detailing the…
New Hope for Power supply in Nigeria, as FG Kickstarts Siemens 25,000 MW Power Deal!
President Muhammadu Buhari has kick-started the power deal signed with the German company, Siemens AG, to upgrade the country’s power sector.…
Why Adesina may not be moved by the US-AfDB Probe
What Africa as a continent might currently need is just 54 of the likes of Akinwumi Adesina to be allowed…
Femi Adesina shares the achievements of Buhari Administration in last five year!
In a statement signed and released yesterday by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity…
WaterAid implores stakeholders to take urgent action on W.A.S.H in promoting better menstrual hygiene for girls, women
In commemorating this year #MenstrualHygieneDay, Wateraid Nigeria has implored the stakeholders in Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector in Nigeria to…
ISOC: Postel Service Award 2020 Call for Nominations for Internet Contribution!
You have two weeks left to nominate someone for this year’s Jonathan B. Postel Service Award! Each year, the Internet Society…
#Broadband: Gov. Fayemi reduces Broadband Right of Way Charges From N4,500 to N145 Per Metre
The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has signed an executive order drastically reducing the Right of Way (RoW)…
Humanitarian Minister shares details of FG Feeding programme for Children while home
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouk has explained how the School Feeding Programmes was…
Twist of fate in Global oil Price and the uncertainties in Nigeria’s downstream
By Oladotun Roy The reality of having to bear the brunt of what Covid 19 pandemic has caused globally is…
95% healthcare centres, 150 million Nigerians without access to water& hygiene facilities to avert COVID-19 pandemic – WaterAid Nigeria says
Without access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, majority of healthcare centres in Nigeria are ill equipped to…
Civil Groups call for immediate prosecution of detained illegal miners in Osun, Zamfara
The Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities, and Civil Society Coalition on Nigeria’s Mining Sector applaud the recent arrests of…
Supreme Court Voids Ex-Gov Kalu’s Conviction, 12-Year Jail Term, Orders Fresh Trial Of The Defendants
The Supreme Court has set aside the December 5, 2019 judgement of the Federal High Court, Lagos in which former…
Amid Pandemic Customs Apapa generates N39.877b in April!
In spite of the ravaging COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, generated N39.877 billion in the…
“To defeat pandemic Nigeria must improve access to clean water, good hygiene practices by citizens – WaterAid Nigeria
WaterAid Nigeria has reiterated the important roles access to clean water and good hygiene play, if we are to defeat…
Host a virtual, physical public hearing on Infectious Bill – CSOs tell House of Reps
A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Representatives to host a…
UN Women releases N38Million to Ministry of Women Affairs for COVID-19 Palliatives targeted to Vulnerable Women
As part of ongoing efforts to provide support to the Government of Nigeria on the COVID-19 response, UN Women is…
Echoes of Pandemic by Favour Egbuta
This brilliantly crafted piece composed and written by a colleague, Favour Egbuta, a Nigerian journalist will make your day. Read…
Google launches #GoogleMeet, a video-Conferencing solution for everyone
Google Cloud today announced it’s making Google Meet, Google’s premium video-conferencing solution, free for everyone, everywhere. Availability will roll out…
“Prioritise nutrition in your COVID-19 Response and palliatives” – CS-SUNN urges Government
Civil Society Scaling Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has urged government at all levels to prioritise nutrition in their responses and…
#Covid19:Effects of the Pandemic on a Marginalized Adolescent girl
By Omokide C. Iheoma There is a time of many transitions and a time to acquire the skills for adult…
Double Shift School System, an alternative Remedy to closing Gender Inequality Gap in Education – Gender Equality Expert
Written by Omokide C. Iheoma According to the World bank, everyday girls face barriers to education caused by poverty, cultural…
#Coronomics: How prepared are you for Post #Covid19 realities?¿?
When the rain stops, the sun comes up. It won’t be different this time. And though we don’t know when…
Defence Academy produces ventilator to curb the deadly impact of #Covid19
As part of its contribution to curb the spread of coronavirus in Nigeria, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has designed…
Anti-corruption group urges Federal, State governments to Publish list of Lockdown palliative beneficiaries
A consortium of anti-corruption organisations under the Upright For Nigeria, Stand Against Corruption campaign has called on the Federal and…
#COVID19: Why Trump’s Dig On WHO’s Purse Makes Sense
The United States President, Donald Trump’s decision to cut WHO to size was nothing but international politics at its best.…
Abba Kyari, Chief Of Staff To Nigeria’s President dies, loses Battle to COVID-19
Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Abba Kyari, who tested positive for coronavirus, is dead. A statement by…
NCDC offers ways to maximize the use of facial mask to prevent #Covid19
Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shared useful information on ways to maximize the use of facial mask –…
#ZoomAttack: Over 500,000 Zoom accounts hacked past week, Learn how to save yours!
Security issues have been on the rise on the internet in recent times as more and more people resort to…
2020: My Year of Doing Big Things in Little Ways Written by Peace Ozegbe
It was the last day of the year 2019, and I got a life-changing email inviting me for “Bags of…
#Covid19: Bill&Melinda Gates Foundation releases more funds, calls for more synergies to support Africa, Asia
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced an expansion of its funding for the global response to COVID-19. The…
“Effective Taxation also requires gender sensitivity” – says CDD report
In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising gender equality in Nigeria, the Centre…
Bauchi State Governor wins battle against Covid-19!
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has fully recovered from coronavirus. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested negative for coronavirus.…
See New Facebook App Called ‘Tuned’ that gives Couples More Privacy and Intimacy
Social media giant, Facebook has launched a new app designed for couples. The new app called ‘Tuned’ creates a private…
Stabilisation fund: FG withdraws $150 million, drops to $210 million!
Following the Federal Government’s plan to immediately withdraw $150 million from the stabilisation fund to support the economy, the Nigeria…
BRW, JYEI Call on State Governors to Ensure Transparency, Accountability in COVID 19 Funding, Urges Lagos to Take the Lead
Basic Rights Watch (BRW) and Jeunesse Youth Empowerment Initiative (JYEI) have called on State Governments across Nigeria to be upfront…
NCC settles controversy over 5G, COVID-19 and Security
In view of the recent development in which misleading materials with no proven evidence being circulated to link CORONAVIRUS or…
#Covid19: WASHMATA decries absence of WASH services in NTF Recommendations in Nigeria
WASHMATA initiative, a non-governmental organization working on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria has raised major concern at the absence…
#5Gnetwork not the harbinger of #Covid19 Pandemic!” – CDD
Centre of Development and Democracy (CDD) has once again exposed the real fact about the claims by the naysayers alleging…
NCDC Synergise with Dubawa, Africa Check to combat Misinformation on COVID-19
In the wake of viral false and misleading narratives about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…
AU-OYE launches African Youth Charter Hustlers Initiative to support the fight against #Covid19 Pandemic in Africa!
The African Union Youth Envoy is building a movement of youth-led accountability by putting young people central to the response…
Financial Institutions, Airline Operators donate massively to contain the spread of #Covid19 in Africa
Amidst global lockdown and in a bid to contain the spread of Coronavirus (Covid19) in Africa, Financial Institutions in Nigeria…
Global Rights calls for prosecution of Nigeria Police officials who attack National Human Rights Commission!
Global Rights, an International Human Rights Organisation in Nigeria has condemned the recent attacks by officials of the Nigeria Police Force…
“Fear not! #Coronavirus will soon disappear” – Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin
By Theresa Moses Warri based prophet; Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has revealed that the pandemic Coronavirus which also known as COVID-19…
“USA has no vaccine treatment for #Covid19 yet” – CDD Fact-checker reveals
Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) Fact-checking platform has uncovered the truth behind the false claims that United States of…
Federal Ministry of Health Confirms 10 new #Covid19 cases in Nigeria!
The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) has confirmed 10 (ten) new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria; 3…
“When we criminalize, stigmatize drug users it prevents them from getting treatment” – Youthrise Nigeria
Youthrise Nigeria, a youth-focused non-governmental organisation has reiterated its stance against the stigmatization and criminalisation of drug users which violates…
United Nations ranks Nigeria 39th unhappiest nation!
The United Nations has ranked Nigeria as the 39th unhappiest nation in its 2020 World Happiness Report. The report, which…
How Nigerian Economy will be less affected by the restrictions of Imports from Asian Countries
Since Coronavirus outbreak, which according to many reports, began from Wuhan, China- one of the most populous Asian Nations, most…
“Nigerian Farmers are the major beneficiaries of $2billion approved funds by FGN” – CBN
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Farmers in Nigeria are the targeted beneficiaries for the approved $2Billion funds…
Super Eagles Striker, Ahmed Musa to sponsor Education of 100 University Students!
There is a popular saying that ‘a candle losses nothing by giving light to another candle’ this has been exemplary life…
A New Reality TV Show ‘Tush My Apartment” sets to launch its First Season in Nigeria!
A new Company, Tush My Home Global Limited (TMHGL) located at 1699, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, VI Lagos will be unveiling…
Again Naira loses its value, as Dollar now sells for N420!
On Thursday, the naira exchanged between N405 and N420 to a dollar in the Bureau De Change segment of the market.…
Civil Group, Amnesty Int’l condemn Unlawful Detention of Deposed Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II
A Civil group, SERAP and Human Rights Organisation in Nigeria, Amnesty International have come out to condemn the level of…
Bill to Strip President, VP, Governors etc. of immunity scales second reading at the Senate!
Sitting Presidents will no longer enjoy immunity in criminal matters if the alteration being proposed to the 1999 Constitution by…
#Covid19: WaterAid Recommends regular handwashing for prevention
Following confirmation of the second case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nigeria, WaterAid is re-echoing the importance of frequent handwashing with soap…
#IWD2020: CDD advocates dynamic approach to increase women’s participation at decision making levels
As Nigeria joins the world to commemorate the International Women’s Day today, March 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and…
“Seek alternative means to curb Internet Falsehood” – CDD tells Nigerian Senate
Centre for Development and Democracy (CDD) has advised the Senate to explore other means in curbing falsehood on the internet.…
Tribute To Ihedioha, Agabi, Justice Nweze and the Rest of us! – By Aic Akwarandu
IHEDIOHA: The Journey to Ihedioha’s victorious declaration as the Governor of Imo State on the 11th of March 2019, began…
#CoronaVirus: Dangote Donates N200m support funds to procure medicals, equipment for prevention
As a part of the efforts to avert the spread of deadly Coronavirus into country, Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has…
FGN approves $5.53bn Funds, commencement of Lagos-Kano Railway construction
Federal Government of Nigeria has officially approved $5.53bn funds and commencement of the construction of Lagos-Kano railway project which has…
#GenerationEquality: UN Women, FGN set to Commemorate #IWD2020 for the entire month of March
The United Nations Women, Federal Government of Nigeria and partner organisations and civil society are collaborating and dedicating a whole…
Ihedioha vs Uzodinma: PDP Stalwarts Condemn Miscarriage of Justice by the Supreme Court!
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts have condemned in totality the absolute miscarriage of justice by the highest Court of the…
“Our Dr Chikwe is not in quarantine over Coronavirus” – NCDC debunks rumours
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has finally responded to rumors and reports being peddled by naysayers that her…
“Women, girls with Disabilities are being denied of their Sexual Reproductive Health Rights due to discrimination” – DRAC Boss
The Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC), Irene Patrick-Ogbogu has called on Federal Government of Nigeria to speed up…
AfriYAN Nigeria commemorates International Condom Day to raise awareness on the use of female Condom
African Youth and Adolescents Network on Population and Development (AfriYAN) Nigeria, Abuja chapter with support from UNFPA, Pathfinder International, AIDS…
#PIB: NNRC harps on better, improved legislations
Nigerian Natural Resource Charter (NNRC) has reiterated the need for better and improved policies for efficient and effective management of…
WHO, NCDC others Synergise to train public health experts in Africa on IPC for COVID-19
Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC)…
“Avoid the use of unapproved mobile Phones” – NCC warns Nigerians
The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) in its conscious efforts to rid the country of hazardous mobile phones as well as…
FGN introduces WASH Research programmes in Nigerian Universities
As a part of the efforts to salvage the Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector in Nigeria, Federal Government has announced…
“Investing in Social Protection creates pathway to solving social issues”- Save the Children
Save the Children (STC), an international Non-Governmental Organization with presence in more forty countries of the world, working and advocating…
President Buhari visits Borno State, vows to beef up security against Insurgency in the State
On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari paid a visit to Borno State amidst insecurity challenges confronting the state in order to sympathize…
NTA granted Right to Bring Premier League Matches to Nigerians!
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has secured sub-licensed media rights to broadcast a live English Premier League match per week on free to…
“IPOB, security agencies must exercise restraint in Afara Ukwu” – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International has called on IPOB and Security Agencies purportedly deployed to Afara-Ukwu, the Country Home of Nnamdi Kanu to…
“3,188 innocent Nigerian Citizens were killed unjustly, in 2019” – Report says
A group of Civil Rights Activists, Human Rights Defenders and advocates in Nigeria have released a well-researched report supported by…
Google, NOA collaborate to Launch “Digital Parenting Initiative” to create safer web for Nigerian Child
To mark this year’s #SaferInternetDay, Google, in collaboration with National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Public Procurement Development Centre (PPDC) has…
International Day Of Women & Girls In Science: Impacts of Women in National Development cannot be downplayed” – GPBN
Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria has called on both public and private sectors Nigeria to prioritise the training and…
AfDB Joins TEF Programme Catalysing Entrepreneurship Across Africa
Tony Elumelu has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African entrepreneurship, with…
MTN Rwanda Phases Out Recharge Cards, See why this may not work in Nigeria yet
MTN Rwanda has announced it is phasing out physical airtime vouchers including recharge cards in the country. This move according…
“We are prioritizing welfare of Children, Women affected by insurgency” – Prof. Zulum
The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Zulum has reiterated his priority for the Children, women as well as Internally…
Group drags FGN, Cross Rivers State Govt to Court over unlawful detention of a Journalist, Agba Jalingo
A Civil Society Organisation and Human Right Organization, SERAP Nigeria has dragged Federal Government of Nigeria and Cross River State…
FGN disburses N220bn to the 36 States in order to invest in Basic Education
After several years of advocacy campaigns by the civil society groups and education experts who have been calling for tangible…
Cross Rivers Youths to be empowered through Ben Ayade Livestock Enterprise Initiative
The Executive of Governor of Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade has completed part of his plans of empowering young Entrepreneurs…
Ex-Governor of Taraba State bags 12 years jail term for corruption charges!
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the conviction and sentence of a former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, to…
#WorldCancerDay: Group commends Ganduje for his commitment to rid Kano off Cancer cases!
Encouraged by the unrelenting effort of the Kano state government under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in the fight against Cancer…
Youth corpers jubilate as they receive N33k Allawee” promised by Buhari
Buhari Administration has not only continue to prove the “Naysayers” wrong through several brilliant initiatives, it has also fulfilled its…
“Abandoned Housing projects in Lagos shall be completed soon” – SanwoOlu vows
The Executive Governor of Lagos state, Babajide SanwoOlu has expressed his determination to complete most of the abandoned housing projects…
Brazil makes more huge investment into mechanised agriculture in Nigeria!
Agricultural sector in Nigeria is about to witness massive turn-around as foreign investors are trooping in, to put in more…
“Kano Govt Relentless Efforts to contain #LassaFever is commendable” – FG says
Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction at utmost quick response and relentless efforts given by the Kano state government…
Prophet Omoto Funfeyin blesses Lucky members with surprise cash, cars donations
No doubt Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is one of the greatest friends of the poor and downtrodden within and outside Nigeria.…
FOR MEN ONLY: Why You Must Choose Wisely When Choosing a life partner
Do not play ping pong with your life, in the name of getting or staying married. This is not to…
Breaking: #Coronavirus Outbreak in Africa! First case detected in Ivory coast
The first ever patient in Africa detected to have contracted Wuhan Corona Virus has been hospitalised in Ivory Coast today.…
FGN approves “Operation Amotekun”!
In the wake of several controversies and disapproval around the development of “Operation Amotekun”, a security apparatus set up through…
Medical Centres in Nigeria to commence internally produced oxygen for patients!
Most Federal Medical Centres (FMCs) across the nation will now enjoy uninterrupted supply of Oxygen in their ‘oxygen banks’ as…
“Disregard Fake video of the Arewa Youth Threats against Operation Amotekun” – CDD says
Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has appealed to the General public to disregard the recent viral video showing the…
Most anticipated Nollywood movie “Dear Affy” hits Cinemas on Valentine’s Day!
The much anticipated Nollywood movie, “Dear Affy” has been scheduled to hit the cinemas on Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2020,…
Ex-Commandos Jos Reunited to give back to Alma mater!
By Theresa Moses Command Day Secondary School, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State (Formally Rukuba Military Cantonment) Old students…
“If you want to transform Imo state, create massive jobs for unemployed youths” – Remy Chukwunyere advises Gov. Uzodinma
The Executive Director of the Ugwumba Leadership Center and a seasoned business Coach and Entrepreneur, Hon. Remy Chukwunyere has advised…
“Henri Pedro Costa’s Rights must be respected” – CSO to Liberian Government
Abuja, January 17, 2020, A civil society organisation in Nigeria with presence in other African nations, working to ensure that…
JAP, Save the Children synergise to advocate sustainable social protection policies in Nigeria!
Save the Children Nigeria has established a synergy with Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative towards increasing media support for social…
“With Great Destinies come Great Trials” – Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin
Delta based popular prophet, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has made a profound statement that “with great destinies come great trials”.…
“I do not agree with Supreme court judgement” – Ihedioha
Former elected Executive Governor of Imo state, Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has made a clear statement regarding the supreme Court…
FGN launches new Laboratories in the fight against Yellow Fever, Measles and Rubella in Nigeria!
The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally announced the inclusion of three…
“Kano is taking the lead In the Fight Against Cancer In Nigeria” – VP, Osinbajo
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has commended the efforts of the Kano State Government in taking appropriate steps and decisions…
Finance Bill becomes an Act, signed into Law by President Buhari
The President, Muhammadu Buhari has signed the finance bill into law. He made the announcement on Monday via his Twitter…
Internet users in Nigeria to Expect Cheaper, faster Data in 2020!
Better days are here for all Netizens in Nigeria, as Federal Government has given approval for the N265bn broadband infrastructure…
How Africa Lost $5.3 Billion to Internet Shutdowns in 2019 alone!
Africa lost a whopping $5.295 billion in 2019 alone to internet shutdowns. This is according to a latest report on internet shutdowns…
Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria commends “Operation Amotekun” initiative
The Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria has commended the effort of the South West Governors in setting up “Operation Amotekun”…
Kano moves to domesticate Child Right Act!
The Kano State Government on Thursday said the state child right bill forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly…
Shocking but True! TB Joshua’s Prophecy About British Royal Family comes to pass!
When God speaks, the wise listens. Barely three days after his global prophetic warning to the world, the 11th prophecy…
Minister of Health commends the good services of Disease Control Centre in Nigeria!
The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has expressed satisfaction with the good services and the commitments of Nigeria…
Stakeholders synergize to provide infrastructure to drive Research, Education in Nigeria
In an effort to promote sustainable development through research and education in Nigeria, Galaxy Backbone Limited and the Eko-Konnect Research…
Global ranking: Nigerian Passport ranks 95th amongst countries’ passports
The latest Henley Passport Index (HPI) report regarding the world’s most powerful International Passport places the Nigerian passport at 95.…
Job vacancies: Career Opportunities in Banking Sector!
VACANCIES A Licensed Microfinance Bank in Abuja FCT undergoing reorganization desires to immediately fill the underlisted positions with experienced Personnel:…
Strange but True! A child saved from being killed by own mother at Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin Ministry
There was pandemonium in Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin’s Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, also known as Warri, Delta state, as a woman…
Nigerian Railway Corporation to begin e-Ticketing for Rail Transport; How Exactly will it Work?
Rail transportation is a popular means of commuting for countries with massive population. As part of its drive to make…
“Lagos Remains Most Penetrated Market for Nigerian Telcos” says NBS, Q3 2019 Reports
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest telecommunications data report has disclosed that the number of voice subscribers active in Q3…
WaterAid Report exposes $20 billion annual funding gap for water, sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria!
With recent efforts to improve access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, tackling widespread water and sanitation poverty…