Osun Poll: Adeleke Files Petition at the Tribunal
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gubernatorial Candidate in the just concluded election in Osun, Sen. Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday filed a petition at the tribunal challenging the outcome of the…
“Availability of Handwashing stations can stop the spread of diseases in public places” – Priscilla Achakpa
National Coordinator,WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION COLLABORATIVE COUNCIL (WSSCC) in Nigeria Dr Priscilla Achakpa has reiterated the benefits and importance of handwashing stations to the overall well-being of the citizens particularly…
Firm plans 1000 jobs for Bayelsans, promises $5m investment
A firm called Safewater Energy and Environmental Restoration, SWEERGLOBAL, Tuesday, disclosed plans to create 1000 jobs for people in Bayeslsa State. This was made known by the founder and Chief…
SERAP condemns Buhari’s travel ban on 50 Nigerians; says it’s illegal, repressive
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has said that “The order banning 50 alleged high-profile corrupt Nigerians from travelling abroad without any legal basis and a judicial authorization is…
GlobalHandwashingDay: ‘Only 1 in 5 people wash their hands after going to the toilet’ – WaterAid Nigeria
Washing hands with soap and water reduces cases of diarrhoea by almost 50% – yet on average, around the world only 19% of people wash hands with soap after defecation.…
ActionAid trains Nigerian journalists on fight against social injustice, poverty
Twenty-nine Nigerian journalists have been trained by ActionAid Nigeria on how to help in the fight against corruption, social injustice, and poverty in the country. The journalists, drawn from different…
Total affirms commitment to sustainable economic agenda
To actively support nation-building efforts in line with the United Nations’ (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Total E&P Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to providing employment opportunities through capacity building,…
Minimum Wage: FG Proposes N24, 000; States N20, 000 As NLC Wants N30, 000, Says Ngige
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said after consultations it proposed N24, 000 as the new minimum wage for civil servants. The Minister of Labour and employment, Chris Ngige, stated…
JAP advocates better inclusion for persons with disabilities in Nigeria
Journalists Against Poverty (JAP) Initiative, a development driven group of Journalists, passionate about ending poverty and corruption in Nigeria have come out in a peaceful protest to express their disappoinment…
Meet Nnamdi Nwobike, the Newly Appointed Public Affairs Director of the NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commision (NCC) has appointed Nnamdi Nwobike as its new Director Public Affairs following the retirement of Tony Ojobo on age grounds. Ojobo made a tweet about this…