BREAKING: UN Women Applauds Nigeria’s Progress on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

UN Women has commended Nigeria for the significant progress it has made in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action, especially in women’s political participation, economic empowerment, education, and the fight against gender-based violence. UN Women Country Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice Eyong gave the commendation in Abuja on Monday at a high-level consultation on … Read more

BREAKING: Catholic Bishops Condemn School Closures for Ramadan, Warn of Worsening Education Crisis

The shutting down of schools by the governments of Katsina, Kano, Bauchi and Kebbi States because of Ramadan would worsen the alarming crisis of Out-of-School Children and undermine efforts to improve education outcomes in the Northern region, the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, said on Monday. Quoting UNESCO, the Catholic Bishops said Nigeria has the … Read more

BREAKING: Manchester City To Face Premier League Club

Seventh-placed Premier League side Bournemouth have been drawn to face 4th placed Manchester City in a highly anticipated FA Cup quarter-final match set to take place at the Vitality Stadium. This FA Cup matchup presents an exciting challenge for Bournemouth as they confront the reigning Premier League champions for a place in the semi-finals. In … Read more

BREAKING: G20: ECA Chief urges Africa to seize its global moment

Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Claver Gatete has urged African leaders to assert their influence in global economic governance amid pressing challenges and opportunities. This is contained in a statement by the ECA Communications Section on Monday. Speaking at high-level meetings with Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Finance, Gatete stressed the … Read more

BREAKING: FG May Still Concession Lagos International Airport

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has clarified that the concession of Lagos International Airport may still be possible. Naija News reports that Keyamo made the clarification following a headline report of a national daily that misquoted the Minister. At the Aviation Unions Stakeholders’ Forum, held in Lagos on Friday, Keyamo said … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Approves ₦147 Billion For Oyo-Ogbomoso Road

President Bola Tinubu, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, approved ₦147.887 billion to complete the dualization of Oyo-Ogbomoso road in Oyo State. Naija News reports that the President also approved funds to complete works on Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano, Section II Kaduna-Zaria roads. In a statement, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and … Read more