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UN Women Regional Director for East Africa, West, and Central Africa, Maxime Houinato, has said that in order to bridge the multi-sectoral gender gaps in Nigeria and improve the standard of living for women and girls, there is need for the federal government to commit specific percent of national budgets and development funds to interventions that address gender disparity in …

Two people died while clearing a diesel reservoir in Kano State on Saturday. The Public Relations Officer for the state fire service, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, who confirmed the news in a statement on Sunday, said the incident occurred along the Katsina road in Fagge local government area of the state. He listed the deceased as Philip Osando (40) and Philip …

Many individuals who have purchased or are considering purchasing land in Lagos express concerns about encountering omo-onile, which often hinders their decision. The negative experiences with these individuals have led some people to swear off buying land in Lagos altogether. It is highly probable that regardless of the location you choose, you will come across them. WHO THEN ARE THE …

The Delta State government has approved a three-day working week for civil servants in a bid to cushion the effect of fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who gave the approval on Tuesday shortly after he swore-in 26 Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council in Asaba, the state capital, said the measure was part …

Several passengers were feared dead when a boat carrying traders capsised in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State on Saturday evening. The boat with 80 persons on board was returning from a fish market in the Mayoreneyo community of Ardo-Kola LGA when it capsised. READ ALSO: 27 passengers feared dead in fresh boat mishap in Niger The spokesman …

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has revealed that the ongoing quick-fix project at the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemicals Company Limited, KRPC, will be back on stream by the end of 2024. The Minister disclosed this during an inspection tour of Kaduna Refinery & Petrochemicals while assessing the progress of work on the ongoing quick-fix project …

Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Speaker Anambra State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, and the state Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Onochie Anyachebelu are expected to attend the 2023 press week, media summit and man of the year award ceremony organised by the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Anambra State Council. According to a statement from the …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has lamented, that “Nigerian politicians have little incentive to pursue genuine constitutional and legal reforms that would improve the exercise by Nigerians of their right to participation in the electoral process and in the mechanisms of government.” The group therefore urged Professor Mahmood Yakubu, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) …

Four kidnapped victims were freed from their captors in multiple locations around Kastina State. The victims regained their freedom on Saturday following a joint operation by police operatives and the Nigerian Army during a routine patrol along Dankolo village in Dandume Local Government Area of the state. Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the state’s police public relations officer, revealed this in a …

Super Falcons and Atletico Madrid Femenino forward Rasheedat Ajibade has floated a new foundation to empower and ginger youth in Nigeria. The foundation simply known as “Rasheedat Ajibade Foundation” is a non-profit organisation dedicated to empower young people in the country. The former Avaldnes of Norway star, aims to use the foundation to address issues like mentorship, scholarships, training, amongst …