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Nigeria’s total public debt portfolio, all the states and the federal government inclusive, stood at N28.63 trillion as at March…

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June 26th of every year is a day set aside by United Nations to raise more awareness against drug abuse…

ActionAid Nigeria, prominent media Practitioners as well as other civil society organisations in Nigeria have recommended the deployment of improved…

“The complete failure of Nigerian authorities to bring an end to the gross human rights violations perpetuated by the Special…

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mohammed Babagana Monguno, last week led a high level delegation of security leaders to some…

Google has launched Google for Nonprofits in Nigeria. Google for Nonprofits aims to empower not-for-profit organizations by providing them with…

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“Tush My Apartment Reality Show is introduced to enhance the lifestyle of Nigerians by using a team of professionally trained…

United States of America has condemned in its entirety the spate of killings that have been going on at every…

“Through the palliative distribution spearheaded by the Ministry of Women’s Affairs and State Ministries of Women’s Affairs, we aim to…

The Federal Government has disbursed the hazard and inducement allowances worth about N4.5 billion to 31 teaching hospitals and federal…

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After more than 5 years of issuing unique identities to Nigerians through the National Identity Number (NIN) registration, over 150…

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The Former Nigeria’s Minister of Petroleum, Mrs. Diezani Allison Madueke has been reportedly appointed as Commissioner for Trade and Investment…

Aptive Capital, an investment organisation that provides capital, coaching, and community for social impact-driven startups and entrepreneurs, is calling on…

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Civil groups and other Human Rights organizations such as ActionAid Nigeria, Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, Connected Development (CODE) amongst other Civil…

Following the release of its five-year assessment on the achievements and shortcomings of President Muhammadu Buhari’s anti-corruption drive, the Centre…

ActionAid Nigeria, a human rights and social justice non-governmental organization working to combat poverty and all forms of injustice in…

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Frontline pro-democracy think tank, the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has released its five year assessment report detailing the…

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In a statement signed and released yesterday by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity…

In commemorating this year #MenstrualHygieneDay, Wateraid Nigeria has implored the stakeholders in Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector in Nigeria to…

You have two weeks left to nominate someone for this year’s Jonathan B. Postel Service Award! Each year, the Internet Society…

The Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi has signed an executive order drastically reducing the Right of Way (RoW)…

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Without access to adequate water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities, majority of healthcare centres in Nigeria are ill equipped to…

The Federation of Nigerian Mining Host Communities, and Civil Society Coalition on Nigeria’s Mining Sector applaud the recent arrests of…

The Supreme Court has set aside the December 5, 2019 judgement of the Federal High Court, Lagos in which former…

In spite of the ravaging COVID-19 Pandemic, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, generated N39.877 billion in the…

WaterAid Nigeria has reiterated the important roles access to clean water and good hygiene play, if we are to defeat…

A coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria has called on lawmakers of the House of Representatives to host a…

As part of ongoing efforts to provide support to the Government of Nigeria on the COVID-19 response, UN Women is…

This brilliantly crafted piece composed and written by a colleague, Favour Egbuta, a Nigerian journalist will make your day. Read…

Google Cloud today announced it’s making Google Meet, Google’s premium video-conferencing solution, free for everyone, everywhere. Availability will roll out…

Civil Society Scaling Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has urged government at all levels to prioritise nutrition in their responses and…

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A consortium of anti-corruption organisations under the Upright For Nigeria, Stand Against Corruption campaign has called on the Federal and…

The United States President, Donald Trump’s decision to cut WHO to size was nothing but international politics at its best.…

Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Abba Kyari, who tested positive for coronavirus, is dead. A statement by…

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has shared useful information on ways to maximize the use of facial mask –…

Security issues have been on the rise on the internet in recent times as more and more people resort to…

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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today announced an expansion of its funding for the global response to COVID-19. The…

In line with the agenda for the reform of tax rules aimed at realising gender equality in Nigeria, the Centre…

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, has fully recovered from coronavirus. Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has tested negative for coronavirus.…

Social media giant, Facebook has launched a new app designed for couples. The new app called ‘Tuned’ creates a private…

Following the Federal Government’s plan to immediately withdraw $150 million from the stabilisation fund to support the economy, the Nigeria…

Basic Rights Watch (BRW) and Jeunesse Youth Empowerment Initiative (JYEI) have called on State Governments across Nigeria to be upfront…

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WASHMATA initiative, a non-governmental organization working on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Nigeria has raised major concern at the absence…

Centre of Development and Democracy (CDD) has once again exposed the real fact about the claims by the naysayers alleging…

In the wake of viral false and misleading narratives about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control…

The African Union Youth Envoy is building a movement of youth-led accountability by putting young people central to the response…

Amidst global lockdown and in a bid to contain the spread of Coronavirus (Covid19) in Africa, Financial Institutions in Nigeria…

Global Rights, an International Human Rights Organisation in Nigeria has condemned the recent attacks by officials of the Nigeria Police Force…

By Theresa Moses Warri based prophet; Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has revealed that the pandemic Coronavirus which also known as COVID-19…

Center for Development and Democracy (CDD) Fact-checking platform has uncovered the truth behind the false claims that United States of…

The Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) has confirmed 10 (ten) new cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Nigeria; 3…

Youthrise Nigeria, a youth-focused non-governmental organisation has reiterated its stance against the stigmatization and criminalisation of drug users which violates…

The United Nations has ranked Nigeria as the 39th unhappiest nation in its 2020 World Happiness Report. The report, which…

Since Coronavirus outbreak, which according to many reports, began from Wuhan, China- one of the most populous Asian Nations, most…

Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that Farmers in Nigeria are the targeted beneficiaries for the approved $2Billion funds…

There is a popular saying that ‘a candle losses nothing by giving light to another candle’ this has been exemplary life…

A new Company, Tush My Home Global Limited (TMHGL) located at 1699, Sanusi Fafunwa Street, VI Lagos will be unveiling…

On Thursday, the naira exchanged between N405 and N420 to a dollar in the Bureau De Change segment of the market.…

A Civil group, SERAP and Human Rights Organisation in Nigeria, Amnesty International have come out to condemn the level of…

Sitting Presidents will no longer enjoy immunity in criminal matters if the alteration being proposed to the 1999 Constitution by…

Following confirmation of the second case of Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Nigeria, WaterAid is re-echoing the importance of frequent handwashing with soap…

As Nigeria joins the world to commemorate the International Women’s Day today, March 8, 2020, the Centre for Democracy and…

Centre for Development and Democracy (CDD) has advised the Senate to explore other means in curbing falsehood on the internet.…

IHEDIOHA: The Journey to Ihedioha’s victorious declaration as the Governor of Imo State on the 11th of March 2019, began…

As a part of the efforts to avert the spread of deadly Coronavirus into country, Nigerian Billionaire, Aliko Dangote has…

Federal Government of Nigeria has officially approved $5.53bn funds and commencement of the construction of Lagos-Kano railway project which has…

The United Nations Women, Federal Government of Nigeria and partner organisations and civil society are collaborating and dedicating a whole…

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stalwarts have condemned in totality the absolute miscarriage of justice by the highest Court of the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has finally responded to rumors and reports being peddled by naysayers that her…

The Executive Director, Disability Rights Advocacy Center (DRAC), Irene Patrick-Ogbogu has called on Federal Government of Nigeria to speed up…

African Youth and Adolescents Network on Population and Development (AfriYAN) Nigeria, Abuja chapter with support from UNFPA, Pathfinder International, AIDS…

Nigerian Natural Resource Charter (NNRC) has reiterated the need for better and improved policies for efficient and effective management of…

Nigeria, through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in collaboration with the Africa Centre for Disease Control (Africa CDC)…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) in its conscious efforts to rid the country of hazardous mobile phones as well as…

As a part of the efforts to salvage the Water Sanitation and Hygiene sector in Nigeria, Federal Government has announced…

Save the Children (STC), an international Non-Governmental Organization with presence in more forty countries of the world, working and advocating…

On Tuesday, President Muhammadu Buhari paid a visit to Borno State amidst insecurity challenges confronting the state in order to sympathize…

Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has secured sub-licensed media rights to broadcast a live English Premier League match per week on free to…

Amnesty International has called on IPOB and Security Agencies purportedly deployed to Afara-Ukwu, the Country Home of Nnamdi Kanu to…

A group of Civil Rights Activists, Human Rights Defenders and advocates in Nigeria have released a well-researched report supported by…

To mark this year’s #SaferInternetDay, Google, in collaboration with National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Public Procurement Development Centre (PPDC) has…

Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria has called on both public and private sectors Nigeria to prioritise the training and…

Tony Elumelu has congratulated the African Development Bank (AfDB), and AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina, on their commitment to African entrepreneurship, with…

MTN Rwanda has announced it is phasing out physical airtime vouchers including recharge cards in the country. This move according…

The Executive Governor of Borno State, Professor Zulum has reiterated his priority for the Children, women as well as Internally…

A Civil Society Organisation and Human Right Organization, SERAP Nigeria has dragged Federal Government of Nigeria and Cross River State…

After several years of advocacy campaigns by the civil society groups and education experts who have been calling for tangible…

The Executive of Governor of Cross Rivers State, Ben Ayade has completed part of his plans of empowering young Entrepreneurs…

The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the conviction and sentence of a former Governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame, to…

Encouraged by the unrelenting effort of the Kano state government under Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, in the fight against Cancer…

Buhari Administration has not only continue to prove the “Naysayers” wrong through several brilliant initiatives, it has also fulfilled its…

The Executive Governor of Lagos state, Babajide SanwoOlu has expressed his determination to complete most of the abandoned housing projects…

Agricultural sector in Nigeria is about to witness massive turn-around as foreign investors are trooping in, to put in more…

Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed satisfaction at utmost quick response and relentless efforts given by the Kano state government…

No doubt Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is one of the greatest friends of the poor and downtrodden within and outside Nigeria.…

Do not play ping pong with your life, in the name of getting or staying married. This is not to…

The first ever patient in Africa detected to have contracted Wuhan Corona Virus has been hospitalised in Ivory Coast today.…

In the wake of several controversies and disapproval around the development of “Operation Amotekun”, a security apparatus set up through…

Most Federal Medical Centres (FMCs) across the nation will now enjoy uninterrupted supply of Oxygen in their ‘oxygen banks’ as…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has appealed to the General public to disregard the recent viral video showing the…

The much anticipated Nollywood movie, “Dear Affy” has been scheduled to hit the cinemas on Valentine’s Day, 14th February 2020,…

By Theresa Moses Command Day Secondary School, Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State  (Formally Rukuba Military Cantonment) Old students…

The Executive Director of the Ugwumba Leadership Center and a seasoned business Coach and Entrepreneur, Hon. Remy Chukwunyere has advised…

Abuja, January 17, 2020, A civil society organisation in Nigeria with presence in other African nations, working to ensure that…

Save the Children Nigeria has established a synergy with Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative towards increasing media support for social…

Delta based popular prophet, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has made a profound statement that “with great destinies come great trials”.…

Former elected Executive Governor of Imo state, Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has made a clear statement regarding the supreme Court…

The Federal Ministry of Health through the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally announced the inclusion of three…

Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has commended the efforts of the Kano State Government in taking appropriate steps and decisions…

The President, Muhammadu Buhari has signed the finance bill into law. He made the announcement on Monday via his Twitter…

Better days are here for all Netizens in Nigeria, as Federal Government has given approval for the N265bn broadband infrastructure…

Africa lost a whopping $5.295 billion in 2019 alone to internet shutdowns. This is according to a latest report on internet shutdowns…

The Youth Crime Watch of Nigeria has commended the effort of the South West Governors in setting up “Operation Amotekun”…

The Kano State Government on Thursday said the state child right bill forwarded to the Kano State House of Assembly…

When God speaks, the wise listens. Barely three days after his global prophetic warning to the world, the 11th prophecy…

The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has expressed satisfaction with the good services and the commitments of Nigeria…

In an effort to promote sustainable development through research and education in Nigeria, Galaxy Backbone Limited and the Eko-Konnect Research…

The latest Henley Passport Index (HPI) report regarding the world’s most powerful International Passport places the Nigerian passport at 95.…

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There was pandemonium in Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin’s Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, also known as Warri, Delta state, as a woman…

Rail transportation is a popular means of commuting for countries with massive population. As part of its drive to make…

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest telecommunications data report has disclosed that the number of voice subscribers active in Q3…

With recent efforts to improve access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, tackling widespread water and sanitation poverty…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has endorsed the candidacy of African Development Bank President, Akinwumi Adesina for…

Over 25,000 persons thronged Mercy City alias ‘The Arena of Solution and Power’ as the General Overseer of Christ Mercyland…

Nowadays, for eligible spinsters, sustaining and keeping a healthy relationship with Mr Right or Dream man may seem difficult than…

The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has called on the universities in Nigeria to be more proactive in ensuring…

As Jumia continues its strides to profitability of its businesses in Africa, the company released the distribution and commercial arm…

The crew of one of the popular Magazines in Nigeria, “Festivals and Tours Africa (FTA) Magazine has deemed fit to…

Executive Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha CON, has directed the State Accountant General, to commence immediately, with effect from…

Nigeria has launched a national One Health strategic plan that integrates human, animal and environmental health management for improved health…

Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) Nigeria Coalition has said for Nigeria as a giant of Africa to successfully achieve thriving…

The National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) has suspended its strike action embarked upon on Wednesday to draw federal government’s…

Google is releasing Chrome 79, with several new features to keep you safe while browsing online. With the new improvements,…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has expressed deep concerns regarding the ongoing debate about the legislation of the purported…

The Centre for Law Enforcement Education in Nigeria popularly known as CLEEN Foundation has received the 2019 The National Human…

Action Aid Nigeria (AAN), Country Director, Ene Obi has reiterated that the corrupt individuals who have been found guilty of…

The National Assembly on Tuesday, granted full financial and administrative autonomy to all the 774 local council authorities across Nigeria…

Florence Hungbo, CEO Bodex Media has urged all social media users as well as digital media practitioners to avoid dissemination…

A few days ago, the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Group approved a loan of $210 million to the Federal Republic…

With the review of Nigeria’s International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005) capacities to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats,…

As voters in Kogi West Senatorial District and Ajaokuta Federal Constituency vote today, CDD has called for a credible process…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq said the 2020 NHRC/United Nations High Commissioner…

Efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the extractives sector of the economy have received a boost as the body…

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) has said that Africa stands to benefit from the…

Nigerian Gospel sensation, Israel Elaigwu has dropped another gospel hit track entitled “My Oga”. The track is a complete worship…

Google has announced that it will stop giving advertisers the ability to target election ads using political affiliations data such as…

Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council, (WSSCC) Nigeria Chapter has reitrated its commitment in Bridging the sanitation gap and driving…

The Chairman of the Special Investigation Panel on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) Tony Ojukwu Esq said the South…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to urgently provide the leadership needed to rescue…

The Federal Ministry of Health and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), in partnership with the Federal Ministry of…

WaterAid Report has revealed that Millions of sanitation workers in developing countries like Nigeria are forced to work in conditions…

…Says State Hospitable, Receptive to Visitors  The Imo State Government has condemned in totality an ultimatum issued by a Group,…

OrderPaper Advocacy Initiative (OAI), a legislative interface platform has called on the National Assembly to step up its governance of…

A coalition of Civil society group, the Joint Action Civil Society Coalition has expressed deep concerns over the unending political…

The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos First Lady and…

The Dualization and expansion of the Abuja -Keffi road by the Chinese Construction Company  CHEC, has been confirmed as part…

Korean nationals in Nigeria have celebrated this year’s Korean Cultural Festival with glitz and glamour in Abuja, yesterday. The annual…

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu Esq, has advised law enforcement agents to stop desecrating…

What do you do when you only have a short period of time and a low budget and you want…

Between the 1st of August to 5th of November 2019, Nigeria has experienced an upsurge in cases of yellow fever…

The Federal Government has ordered the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to stop all cash transactions in its offices across the…

The Nigerian Senate, in her effort to sanitize the cyber space particularly the social media has reintroduced a Bill entitled…

On the occasion of the 2019 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) in…

The Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA) is to publish a comprehensive report on the human…

Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has encouraged the…

The Country Director, WaterAid Nigeria, Chichi Aniagolu-Okoye has said poor sanitation is one of the disturbing indicators for urban poverty,…

Governor of Imo State, Chief Emeka Ihedioha has reiterated the commitment of his administration to continue to support the Armed…

In an effort to promote inclusion and ensure sustainable gender mainstreaming within the agricultural sector in Nigeria, Federal Ministry of…

Global Rights, a non-governmental organisation promoting equity and Justice and its mining host community partners have inaugurated a coalition called…

The Federal Government is considering taking actions that will increase the current competition among telecom service providers like MTN and Globacom in the country.…

Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a global coalition working to advance equal access to affordable internet in most developing countries,…

The Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq has charged the security agencies to raise the…

Insilico Medicine, a global leader in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, has announced the publication of a paper titled, “Deep…

Impressed by the achievements in the health sector in Kano state, under Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Global Fund for…

Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) has urged the Nigerians to take regular handwashing with soap seriously stressing that…

African investor and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman, United Bank for Africa…

Amnesty International has condemned the frequent assault of freedom of expression in Nigeria. And it has called on the state…

Civil Society Scaling-up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has reiterated its stance on the need for collective social action in tackling…

The National Human Rights Commission has congratulated Nigerians particularly the girl child on the celebration of the #internationaldayofthegirlchild2019, #IDGC. The…

Nutrition stakeholders across Nigeria have endorsed the allocation of five percent (5%) of the National and States’ total budgets to…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a social justice non-governmental organization working to combat poverty and all forms of injustice in Nigeria has…

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC),  Mr Mele Kyari, has promised to support plans by…

The National Human Rights Commission has condemned in its strongest term the prevalence of Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV)…

BEING A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF YOUNG LEADERS RIGHTS AND PATRIOTIC INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA (YOLPIN)…

Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) has struck yet again at the Nnamdi Azikwe University, Akwa on 3rd of October 2019. The…

For the second time this year, thousands of Nigerians opted out of using their SIMs to access the internet as…

The Nigerian Senate has rejected the Federal Executive Committee (FEC) proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) increase – from 5% to 7.5% –…

As part of the state government’s plan to reintegrate and resettle Imo indigenes who recently returned from South Africa, as…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) Fact-Check has condemned in totality the hideous motive behind the recent resurface of a…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for the inclusion of older persons into the National Health Insurance Scheme…

An external marketer/Agent has emerged as the Best Marketer at the T-Pumpy Estate end of the year Marketing Promo tagged…

The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu Esq has called on all government agencies to abide by…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Diaspora has congratulated Nigeria as she marks 59th independence anniversary which holds on October…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has commenced an investigation into the alleged breach of Nigeria’s privacy rights by popular…

As part of the efforts to improve Nigerian children’s access to quality basic education, the Republic of Korea in collaboration with…

The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding, Nigeria (WANEP-Nigeria) and its member organisations have expressed deep concerns over the recurrent inter-ethnic…

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State Rt Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pledged strong commitment to support the work of…

Worldreader’s Inspire Us project in West Africa, supported by Helen Gurley Brown’s Pussycat Foundation, is advancing West African authors and…

In commemorating this year International Day for Peace, Peace and Security Network (PSN) in collaborations with other international development organisations…

Virtually every professional is on LinkedIn. And to buff up our profiles, most of us include a variety of skills that…

The Abuja plantain festival is an outdoor food event targeted at exploring and showcasing the uniqueness and variations of plantain…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the recent killings of young ladies in hotels in…

The attention of the Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative has been drawn to the infamous events playing out in Uyo…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for more inclusive political participation in Nigeria saying that denying women and…

The next edition of the Africa Drone Forum (ADF) and Flying Competitions, an event that showcases the use of drones…

The rebuild Imo Agenda of Governor Emeka Ihedioha is on course, as workers in the State will now smile following…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned the alleged killing of some members of the Shiites on Tuesday while…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and the Nigeria Field Epidemiology and Laboratory Training Programme (NFELTP) is hosting the…

UNDP’s newly appointed Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, formally commenced his duties in Nigeria. Mr Yahya will be UNDP’s first Resident…

Igbo Day 2019 Planning Committee, an Adhoc Committee of Ohaneze Nd’igbo Abuja FCT has announced that the theme for Igbo…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the organisers of Ashura procession to be mindful of human Rights of…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed four cases of yellow fever in Bauchi State. Three of the confirmed…

Whether we shy away from its reality or remain indifferent to its devastating effects amongst us on daily basis, corruption…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has condemned in strong terms the Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other Nationals in…

Advocacy and human rights education are potent tools in addressing human rights challenges, the Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission,…

The United Nations has called on the Nigerian Government to speed up the passage of the Digital Rights and Freedom…

Globally, August 30th has been set aside to remember those who have disappeared. As Nigeria joins the rest of the…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has blamed the increasing spate of sexual violence on silence and fear of stigmatization…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the use of spectrum 26GHz, 38GHz and 42GHz for the trial of 5G…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed the urgent need to Institute human rights framework to address the human…

Demand compensations as decree under the law. Demand quick remediation of environmental hazards and degradation caused by the companies call…

Former Nigeria’s Minister of Environment and current United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed has urged the Nigerian youths to…

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Femi Adesina as Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, and Malam Garba…

Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider, MultiChoice Nigeria has announced plans to reduce the subscription prices of DStv and GoTV across East…

Imo State governor, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has revealed the steps being taken by his administration to provide qualitative education…

We shall keep drumming it into their ears, regardless of their passivity and indifference to our concerns as Nigerians particularly…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for a constitutional amendment to extant laws prohibiting ex-convicts from contesting elections…

Nigerian payment app company TechAdvance recently received a $1 million investment from Saudi based Lamar Holdings. The Nigerian tech company…

Samson Siasia has been banned for life by FIFA after being found guilty over bribery and manipulation of matches. The…

Governor Emeka Ihedioha has appointed Nwankwo Kanu Nwankwo as his Senior Special Assistant on Sports. In this new role, the…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is aware of a suspected outbreak of Yellow fever in Ebonyi State and…

By Oladotun Fadeyiye Roy Lately, international media have been awash with the divergent views on the raging issues between two…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has formally launched its collaboration with Resolve to Save Lives (RTSL), an initiative…

Telecommunication group MTN has taken its telco services one step further in Africa with the release of an instant messaging…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) on Thursday held a one day roundtable with relevant stakeholders in the fight against…

Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has reaffirmed that the Colostrum which is the first yellowish milk from…

The National Human Rights Commission is in receipt of a report that on Friday the 26th of April 2019 armed…

Federal Government of Nigeria has launched #ZeroWaterCampaign as part of the move to promote exclusive breastfeeding for new born babies…

Finally, a winner from North Central Zone has emerged for the #StartupNigeria2019 at a Demo Day Event which held at…

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has announced the list of companies receiving the NiRA awards for this year. The…

Former governor of Edo state and present National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has called on…

The Executive Secretary of The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq has called on Ministries, Departments and Agencies…

Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) Nigeria – a coalition advocating for affordable and improved broadband penetration in Nigeria in last…

It was some ray of hope for indigent populations in Nigeria as the Network of Pro bono Lawyers formed the…

Running a business isn’t a walk in the park. This is not just because you have to meet business expectations, make…

The President Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Samson Ayokunle, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the release of…

—Says flooding in the city will be dealt with The governor of Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has kept…

South Africa’s Moya Messenger has started plans to enter the Nigerian market with its messaging app that does not require…

ActionAid Nigeria, a human rights and social justice non-governmental organization working to combat poverty and all forms of injustice in…

Governor of Imo state, Emeka Ihedioha says his adminstration has restored the financial autonomy of the 27 local government areas…

The President of Chad, Idriss Deby, has finally ordered the lift of an internet restriction ban after over a year…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on wednesday 17th July launched the Regional Stabilization Facility for Lake Chad, an ambitious…

WaterAid has called on elected officials to honour their election campaign commitments to prioritise the improvement of water, sanitation and…

In what has been described as a timely intervention to beneficiary communities in Enugu State, The Coca Cola Foundation, TCCF,…

Imo state is on the verge of becoming the most cleanest state in Nigeria as the governor, Emeka Ihedioha CON,…

By Theresa Moses Just as the scriptures says in Galatians 6:1-2 “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye…

The Mandela Washington Fellows Alumni Association of Nigeria (MWFAAN) has unveiled its plan to host 2019 Young Leaders Assembly (YLA)…

Of the 1.3 billion people who are multidimensionally poor, more than two-thirds of them—886 million—live in middle-income countries The traditional…

The Executive Secretary (ES) of the National Human Rights Commission, Mr Tony Ojukwu, said on Tuesday that in the face…

—pays N500M counterpart fund The governor of Imo State, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has flagged -off the Ezemazu Urualla Gully…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have commenced a two-day training…

The Executive Governor of Imo State, Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has reiterated his mission to restore to the public confidence…

#FireontheMixer 2019 edition is here again bigger and better!! Are you an aspiring DJ? Have you been dreaming of a…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the just concluded general election has tendered additional 26,175 documents…

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons and other related offences has expressed concern over the rising…

During a two-day high-profile conference in Yola, government officials, Search for Common ground (Search), the world’s largest dedicated peacebuilding organization,…

Mr Emmanuel Okoye, an ICT expert and software engineer, has developed a software application called ‘The Middle’ to help eradicate…

Bayelsa State has in the past eight years experienced impressive developmental growth considering her limited allocated resources; the state has…

The General Secretary of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Baba Uthman Ngelzarma, says Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo’s office…

The Google-backed program Google News Initiative (GNI) has announced the opening of an innovation challenge for countries in Africa, the…

As part of efforts to mitigate the herdsmen-farmers crisis in some parts of Nigeria, the United Nations Trust Fund for…

Whilst the percentage of people in Nigeria with clean water has increased by 23 percentage points and those with a…

Wife of singer, Timi Dakolo, Busola, has accused controversial clergyman and founder of the CommonWealth of Zion Assembly COZA, Biodun…

Civilian protection is key in counter insurgency operations in the North East, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission…

It was an exciting moment for the early years pupils – (Nursery and primary) of Raberto Schools, Wuse 2, Abuja…

Digital banking platforms are becoming inherent in our lives. People want personalized banking services that are easy and convenient for…

Following a preliminary risk assessment conducted by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the overall risk of importation of…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) is continuing in its drive to provide funds for the development of the continent. The multilateral development…

Everyone has some habits that they would like to get rid of. And my guess is that you have probably…

The Civil Society-Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) recently conducted a training of Nutrition Champions to work towards improved nutrition…

In its efforts to ensure effective Mainstreaming of Human Rights and Humanitarian Principles and Civilian Protection into Counter Insurgency Operations…

University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka (UNIZIK) has organised an intensive research workshop themed “potable…

The Federal Road Safety Corps has asked the Guild of Professional Bloggers of Nigeria (GPBN) to seek areas of cooperation…

Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq has said that infanticide and other related child’s rights violations…

Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians In Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has described the attitude of a 32-year old Nigerian, Jeffrey Apkovweta…

An international School in Abuja requires the services of: A Principal: Qualities: – Decision-making skills, critical thinking abilities, excellent communication,…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha has warned fraudsters to desist from issuing false information to…

CROF, a foundation​​ has been officially​ unveiled to immortalise Barrister Chuka Rita Okwuosah who died in her prime ​as a…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), an organisation established in response to the challenges of public health emergencies in…

Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) has deemed it fit to celebrate the ‘never forgotten’ good works of the past…

The Director General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Prof. Abubakar Olanrewaju Sulaiman has rolled out high level…

WaterAid Nigeria has officially unveiled a brand new logo which according to them best suited the good works and interventions…

A Toyota vehicle recovered during SARS Reform sitting in Abuja has been handed back to the owner, Mr. Samuel Okpanimo,…

The Comptroller General (CG), Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede on Friday raised alarm that some officers are still collecting…

Yesterday, at the Valedictory Session for the 8th Senate, two books detailing the achievements of the 8th Senate in particular,…

ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has reacted to the findings on the impacts of national social investment programmes initiated by the Federal…

The executive secretary National Human Rights Commission and Chairman Presidential Panel on SARS Reform 2018, Tony Ojukwu ESQ., during the…

In a statement released yesterday by the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission and Chairman, Presidential Panel on SARS Reform,…

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, received the report of the Presidential Panel on the Reform of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad…

A career-driven man’s greatest phobia is babysitting his kids.  After one failed attempt, he would do anything to make sure…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th June, 2019 as public holidays to mark the Muslim Eid-Al-Fitr…

A U.S. judge ordered Facebook Inc to give shareholders emails and other records concerning how the social media company handles…

Opera, the famous browser maker, is taking a run at one of Nigeria’s growing startup sector. The Norwegian company is…

Following a joint epidemiological review by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the World Health Organisation in Nigeria (WHO…

Africa’s second largest telecoms operator, Airtel Africa, is set to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as the company looks…

This Menstrual Hygiene Day, WaterAid is encouraging people around the world, whatever their gender or age, to challenge stigma around…

Hong-Kong based cryptocurrency marketplace, CoinCola, has extended its cryptocurrency exchange services to Nigeria, offering a fast and secure trading service to…

Footballing legend, Didier Drogba has a lot of free time on his hands now that he is retired. But the…

Actionaid Nigeria in partnership with the African Rising and Activista Nigeria have joined forces to commemorate one of the most…

Microsoft, on Friday, opened the Nigeria site of its first Africa Development Centre (ADC). The centre, which is Microsoft’s 7th globally, is…

Emem Opashi, the convener of ASNE 2019, an Annual School and Educators Expo in Abuja has reiterated the essence of…

The Guild Of Professional Bloggers Of Nigeria (GPBN) has condemned the new guidelines issued by the National Assembly on the…

It has been confirmed by several experts and psychoanalysts that we, humans are often the products of what we dwell…

Nigeria adopts e-Visa process to issue visa-on-arrival to high calibre foreign nationals who wish to invest in the country as…

Policy Alert, in partnership with Publish What You Pay (PWYP) Nigeria, launches new campaign to empower resource-rich communities in the Niger Delta…

On the 13th of May 2019, a three-storey building in Lagos Island collapsed killing 18 people with over 100 people…

Over the years, mainstreaming women across all sectors in Africa has seen its fair share of the highs and the…

After Ramadan, there are lots of things to be on your mind, whether to go back home or to still…

“My eyes, brain and mind are now opened to a series of countless and priceless ideas on agricbussiness and personal…

Executive Director for Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev David Ugolor has said Open Government Partnership (OGP)…

There is need for more awareness to encourage women to embrace Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for economic development of…

After about a month of graduating its first ever set of startups, Facebook in partnership with Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) has…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has revealed plans to kick of the second phase of its SIM registration verification and…

Dr Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, has asked workers to disregard the call by Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC)…

Leading Anti-Corruption Civil Society Organisation, Connected Development (CODE), has commended the new policy by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU)…

Ahead of the 6th Open Government Partnership Global Summit scheduled for Ottawa, Canada from May 29-31, 2019 the Africa Network…

African Centre for Citizens Orientation (ACCO Nigeria), an NGO in special consultative status with United Nations ECOSOC will be hosting…

Nigerian statesmen such as Former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Former President Goodluck Jonathan and the President of the Senate Dr…

By Justin Tyopuusu, Jalingo Following recent reports of attacks and killings in Taraba state, The Red Cross, an international non…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has launched the ‘Turn Nigeria Orange’ Project to strengthen the culture of hand…

Facebook during its annual F8 developer conference has given its WhatsApp users something to look forward to. The social media…

Leading aspirant for Kogi 2019 governorship election and former President, Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Dr Omede Idris, has assured all…

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, wants public officials barred from foreign trips until the insecurity in the country is resolved.…

The Coordinator, Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative, Wale Elekolusi has reiterated that the initiative would ever remain committed to its…

Delegates at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum have expressed concern at the spate of violation of human rights online…

The application process is currently ongoing for the second edition of the Paradigm Initiative Digital Rights and Inclusion Media Fellowship. Deadline…

The trend of internet shutdown in Africa is continuing as the government of Benin Republic has blocked internet access in the country…

By Theresa Moses       Workers and members of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (C.M.D.M), Warri, Delta state were agog as the General…

The National Humans Rights Commission has condemned in strong terms the reported raids on nite clubs in Abuja by agents…

The Premier Information Management Institute in Africa, the Institute of Information Management (IIM Africa) has indicated its readiness to assist regulatory agencies…

An Amnesty International investigation has exposed sexual violence of children and women by security agents and inmates at two high-security…

The Federal Government has said a series of strategies had already been perfected to flush out illegal lottery operators, especially…

President Muhammadu Buhari will dissolve the current Federal Executive Council on May 22, less than a week to May 29.…

After dominating the instant messaging world for years, out of favour BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) is finally going to be Shutdown…

During the week, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, joined the rest of the world to mark World Meningitis Day,…

Five years after Nigeria experienced an Ebola outbreak, the country has continued to build on lessons learned. On the 24th…

WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with the European Union and other development partners such as Water Programme and HSBC has advocated…

Uganda has considered granting asylum to Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir, who is currently wanted by the International Criminal Court, a…

The Osun State Government on Friday said it had discovered 769 workers in the state’s civil service who were working…

Kola Balogun, the Chairman, Momas Electricity Meter Manufacturing Company Limited, Lagos, says indigenous meter manufactures have commenced massive production of…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has written to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) to make public, asset…

By Theresa Moses The God of Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has done it again as Mr. Chris Muabu’s manhood erection was restored to…

South Africa-based startup incubator, Founders Factory Africa has announced its first cohorts since it opened shop in 2018. The list…

President Muhammadu Buhari has reassured Nigerians that ending banditry remains a key priority of his administration and he would do…

Media coverage of issues confronting digital rights and online freedom has significantly improved over the last year as more media…

More than 3,500 children, most of whom were aged 13 to 17, were recruited by non-state armed groups between 2013…

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange’s 7 year stay at Ecuador’s embassy has come to an end today as he has just…

Google has officially launched its artificial intelligence research centre in Ghana. The AI centre was unveiled on Wednesday, April 10,…

Weeks after Nigerians began complaining about challenges crypto exchange site, Paxful, a non-governmental organization has tabled the issue before Nigeria’s…

It’s now official; Jumia is the first African startup to list on the New York Stock Exchange. Jumia debuted the…

By Theresa Moses Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin, General Overseer, Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (C.M.D.M), Warri, Delta state surprised Miss Stephanie…

Nigeria’s total debt profile as of December 31, 2018, now stands at N24.387tn. The figure swelled by 12.25 per cent…

Nigeria’s largest classifieds listing platform, Jiji has reached an agreement to acquire five OLX operations in Africa. According to a press release, Naspers-backed…

A coalition of civil society organisations promoting the objectives of digital rights in Nigeria and the rest of Africa has…

The Government of Japan has released USD 1,500,000 to fund community stabilization activities in Nigeria’s North-East region. These funds will…

The Nigerian Army has released a statement on 2nd April, distancing itself from whatever may look like internal squabble in…

Businessman, Mike Adamu has denied being arrested or detained by the Nigerian Police over a purported court order. Mr. Adamu,…

Data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) shows that POS transactions have fallen since the start of 2019. 2018…

The Media Rights Agenda, MRA, on Friday, March 22 criticised the refusal of President Muhammadu Buhari to sign the Digital…

By Theresa Moses Disgruntled  by controversy surrounding activities with regards to raising funds for a kidney transplant for popular actor,…

Today, Saturday 30 March 8:30 p.m. local time, skylines around the world will go dark as millions of people celebrate…

WaterAid Nigeria in collaboration with Guinness Nigeria, a subsidiary of Diageo Group PLC, has officially commissioned a rural water scheme…

There are indications that on demand taxi platform, Uber Technologies will be announcing a $3.1 billion cash-and-share deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival, Careem…

The power sector recorded a new daily grid energy peak of 110,724.93MWH on March, 20, Transmission Company of Nigeria has said.…

One of Nigeria’s most innovative banks, Guaranty Trust Bank, has launched a digital playground for kids to have fun, learn…

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has said that all is set for its 2019 quarterly Customers’/Stakeholders Forum. Godfrey Ike, Head,…

Search engine giant, Google, is currently being slammed with another hefty fine by the European Union (EU), this time for…

South West PDP and its Osun State Gubernatorial Candidate, Senator Adeleke are currently basking in the euphoria of judicial victory…

The Federal Government On Thursday Closed Its Case In The Six-Count Charge Of Non-Declaration Of Assets Preferred Against The Suspended…

By Gabriel Yough, Ipas, a Non governmental Organization (NGO) championing campaign for women Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights on Wednesday…