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 COVID-19 with 5G Technology, it has become imperative for the…
#RemTrack mobile app: promoting transparency in the extractives in Nigeria
Efforts to promote transparency and accountability in the extractives sector of the economy have received a boost as the body of civil society in Nigeria is set to launch a…
LAGOS: First Lady honoured as Nutrition Champion, Pledges to facilitate approval of State Multi-Sectoral Plan of Action for Nutrition
The Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN) recently paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos First Lady and Wife of Executive Governor of the State, Her Excellency Dr.…
FG Launches National Gender Policy in Agriculture to bridge gender gap
In an effort to promote inclusion and ensure sustainable gender mainstreaming within the agricultural sector in Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Agriculture has officially launched National Gender Policy in Agriculture in…
#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…
“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…
“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…
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): The Role of Youths and the opportunities
BEING A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MEETING OF YOUNG LEADERS RIGHTS AND PATRIOTIC INITIATIVE OF NIGERIA (YOLPIN) FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2019, IN ABUJA. Introduction:Considering the…
NHRC moves to promote equal political participation for women, disadvantaged groups
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for more inclusive political participation in Nigeria saying that denying women and the disadvantaged group the opportunity to fully participate in politics…
Mohamed Yahya formally assumes duty as Head of UNDP in Nigeria
UNDP’s newly appointed Resident Representative, Mohamed Yahya, formally commenced his duties in Nigeria. Mr Yahya will be UNDP’s first Resident Representative following the UN reforms that resulted in the separation…