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Gates Foundation Warns of Waning Support for Nigerian Women, Calls for Urgent Action
By Uzoamaka Mfoniso
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has cautioned that Nigeria risks losing hard-won progress in women’s empowerment and health if urgent steps are not taken to sustain momentum.
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Women at the Heart of Nigeria’s Trillion-Dollar Future, Says Minister Imaan
By Uzoamaka Mfoniso
Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has called for women to be placed firmly at the centre of national development, declaring that their empowerment is the…
Maulud: Senator Barau Urges Muslims to Reflect, Emulate Prophet Muhammad’s Virtues
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has urged fellow Muslims to use the occasion of Maulud to reflect on the virtues of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
The Federal Government had declared Friday,…
EFCC Declares Sujimoto Holdings CEO, Suji Ogundele Wanted for ‘Money Laundering, Diversion of…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Managing Director of Sujimoto Holdings Limited, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele wanted over an alleged illegal “diversion of funds and money laundering.”
In wanted…
Reps D/Spokesperson Applauds Speaker, Kalu’s Committee, for Prompt Resolution of…
The Deputy Spokesperson of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Philip Agbese, has lauded the effort of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, in resolving the lingering impasse…
Deputy Speaker Kalu Meets Indigenous Contractors Over Nonpayment for Contracts, FG Promises…
In a significant development, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Thursday, successfully brokered a resolution through his intervention, bringing an end to the standoff between the…
Again, Tinubu Jets off to Europe on a Two-week Vacation
President Bola Tinubu has again jetted off to Europe on "10 -working -day vacation."
Tinubu will spend the vacation between France and UK.
According to a statement signed by his senior spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated that…
Northeast Govs Visit Tinubu, Demand Completion of 17 Roads, Resumption of Oil Exploration in Bauchi,…
Governors of the six Northeast states have called on President Bola Tinubu to facilitate the completion of 17 key road infrastructure projects in the region.
The Northeast governor led by their chairman, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno…
FG Begins Fresh Regulations for Loan Apps, Bans Harassment of Customers, Automatic Lending
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced a new government approved regulations for Digital Money Lenders and Mobile Money Operators (MMOs).
The new regulation tagged the Electronic, Online, or…
Constitution review: Speaker Abbas Unveils Proposed Amendments to Southern Stakeholders
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Wednesday unveiled the reforms being proposed in the ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution to stakeholders in the southern region of Nigeria.
Among the…