Sokoto State Governor, Dr Ahmed Aliyu has said survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state have been given access to the care they needed to rebuild their lives. The Governor made the declaration at the weekend at the close out ceremony of the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to end violence against women and girls in the state. Aliyu while acknowledging the contribution of EU-UN towards the success of the state government’s intervention, said the state government has enhanced service provision for survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV). He said: “We have enhanced service provision for survivors of…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on its adherence to the rule of law in the fight against economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption. It gave this commendation on Wednesday, 8 November, 2023 when a delegation of the Association led by the Chairperson, Human Right Committee of the NBA, Benin Branch, Edo State, Ebehitale Osarumwense paid a courtesy visit to the Benin Zonal Command of the EFCC. According to Osarumwense, the dedication of the Commission in keeping faith with the rule of law in combating economic and financial crimes is commendable, urging it to intensify efforts in…
Nigeria and Denmark are pushing for partnership in the area of green energy and fight against depleting effect of climate change. Minister of State for Environment, Iziaq Salako, while making the revelation on Monday, 13 November, 2023 when he hosted Danish Minister of Development Cooperation and Global Climate Change Policy, Dan Jorgensen at the ministry headquarters in Abuja, said Nigeria and Denmark’s green transition partnership will boost employment and mutual economic growth. Salako said the ministry was working towards avoiding disasters like floods that could drive people into poverty. He said: “There is a need for food security; if the…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections. The President commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape. President Tinubu said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasizing that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance. While expressing gratitude to the Independent…
The Ambassador of Republic of Ireland to Nigeria, Mr. Peter Ryan has appraised the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS), noting that the country’s diasporans are important partner in any nation’s national initiatives. Speaking at the sixth edition of the Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit which kicked off in Abuja on Monday with pitching sessions for upcoming and start-up businesses, the envoy said he was not surprise about the abundant talents in Nigeria, adding that he was ready to do anything to encourage and support in this direction. Ryan said: “It’s a really inspiration morning. Any time the diasporans come to gather…
The need for a constant review of strategies by members of the nation’s security architecture as a panacea to confront all forms of insecurity bedevilling Nigeria has been stressed by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The Corps states that the present reality calls for constant rethinking of security strategies such that everybody comes together, pulls resources and expertise together to fight our common enemy. The position was expressed by the Corps at a seminar on Inter-Agency Collaboration for some select states like Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Akwa Ibom and Cross Rivers organised by NSCDC in collaboration with…
The United States (US) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnership with Nigeria. The commitment was reaffirmed during the visit of the U.S. Department of State Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, Ramin Toloui to Lagos between November 5-8. A statement on Sunday, 12 November, 2023, by the US Embassy said Toloui’s visit focused on ways the United States can support Nigeria’s efforts to enhance its already flourishing creative sector, which is driving economic growth and workforce development. The statement revealed that Assistant Secretary Toloui engaged in substantive discussions with government officials and prominent creative sector stakeholders, emphasizing our mutual…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has concluded a series of training for its staff on work ethics and integrity and other sterling operational issues. The training which was held at the EFCC Academy, Karu, Abuja was concluded on Thursday, 9 November, 2023. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training, Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede charged officers of the Commission to imbibe professionalism and adherence to the rule of law while enforcing the mandate of the Commission at the various Commands across the country. Olukoyede, who spoke through the Acting Commandant, EFCC Academy, Babashani Umar Sanda said the…
The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said that his administration is investing massively in infrastructure in the Gateway State in order to provide better living standards for the citizenry and create enabling environment for investment and future development of the state. The resolve of Governor Abiodun on infrastructural development, according to the Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr Kayode Akinmade, in a chat with newsmen on Monday in Abeokuta, was not only on roads but also includes provision of housing, security infrastructure, water, among others, knowing full well that the provision of infrastructure is critical for socio-economic…
Following a peace deal brokered on Sunday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, between the Management of Total Energies, operator of the NNPC/Total JV, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association, (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the unions have agreed to suspend ongoing industrial action leading to immediate restoration of 275, 000 barrels of oil per day production. In a communique issued at the end of a marathon negotiation session chaired by Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, Executive Vice President, Upstream, NNPCL, all parties committed to resolving all the issues within an agreed framework. The…