Global Fund Commits Over N11b To Fight Malaria In Kano
Impressed by the achievements in the health sector in Kano state, under Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the Global Fund for TB, HIV & Malaria, commits over Eleven Billion Naira (N11b)…
#GHWD2019: simple act of handwashing enhances overall hygiene – WSSCC says
Water Supply and Sanitation Collaborative Council (WSSCC) has urged the Nigerians to take regular handwashing with soap seriously stressing that simple act of regular handwashing enhances healthy living more than…
Tony Elumelu charges young Africans to embrace hardwork & Discipline in order to succeed
African investor and philanthropist, Tony O. Elumelu, Founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) has charged young African entrepreneurs to embrace hard work,…
“Assault of freedom of expression must be stopped in Nigeria” – Amnesty Int’l
Amnesty International has condemned the frequent assault of freedom of expression in Nigeria. And it has called on the state actors and other relevant authorities to be decisive in putting…
“Collective action is required to address hunger, food security for all” – CS-SUNN
Civil Society Scaling-up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) has reiterated its stance on the need for collective social action in tackling the issue of hunger, malnutrition and ensure food security and…
#IDGC: Human Rights Commission vows to priotise issues limiting Nigerian Girl Child
The National Human Rights Commission has congratulated Nigerians particularly the girl child on the celebration of the #internationaldayofthegirlchild2019, #IDGC. The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu Esq stated…
NUTRITION STAKEHOLDERS ENDORSE 5% ALLOCATION OF NATIONAL, STATE BUDGETS TO NUTRITION
Nutrition stakeholders across Nigeria have endorsed the allocation of five percent (5%) of the National and States’ total budgets to nutrition programmes and activities. This recommendation is contained in a…
#SexforGrades: AAN urges 9th Senate to Prioritize the Sexual Harassment in Tertiary Education Institution Prohibition Bill
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), a social justice non-governmental organization working to combat poverty and all forms of injustice in Nigeria has condemned in strong terms the gross violation of the rights…
“Slow implementation 2019 budget may negatively impact 2020 budget” – ActionAid
ActionAid Nigeria, (AAN) an antipoverty non-governmental organisation working to combat poverty and promote social justice has raised concern on the slow implementation of 2019 budget saying the slow implementation may…
Beneficial Ownership: NNPC GMD vows to Support MITEI’s awareness Campaign
The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mr Mele Kyari, has promised to support plans by the Media Initiative on Transparency in Extractive Industries (MITEI) to…