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EU Explores Prospects of Hydropower Generation in Plateau The European Union (EU) is exploring the potential for small hydropower generation in partnership with the Plateau state government. This was disclosed by the Head of Green and Digital Economy at the EU Delegation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, Inga Stefanowicz, during the delegation’s visit to the state…
ECOWAS Court President Receives Guinea-Bissau Ambassador The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Honourable Justice Ricardo Cláudio Monteiro Gonçalves has welcomed His Excellency, Mr. João Ribeiro Butiam Có, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea Bissau and Permanent Representative to ECOWAS, during a courtesy visit to the Court in Abuja, Nigeria. The courtesy and working…
EU, International IDEA, NBA to Train 300 Lawyers on Professional Conduct The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA), through its EU-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC II) Programme, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), is set to train over 300 legal practitioners on the revised 2023 Rules of Professional…
UNAIDS Call for Continous Essential HIV Services The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) has called for a continuation of all essential HIV services while the United States pauses its funding for foreign aid. The UNAIDS had on 29 January welcome the news that United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, had approved an…
NIDCOM Boss Congratulates Azubuike’s Promotion to US Army General Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has congratulated Amanda Azubuike on her historic promotion to Brigadier General in the United States Army. In a statement issued by the Commission’s Head, Media, Public Relations and Protocols, Abdur-Rahman Balogun on Sunday, Dabiri-Erewa lauded Azubuike’s remarkable…
Mustapha Rufau Appointed as Kangiwa of Adamawa Emirate In a significant development for the Adamawa Emirate, Mustapha Rufau, a distinguished businessman from a prestigious family, has been appointed as its Kangiwa. The appointment underscores his exemplary business, leadership, and community development contributions. Mustapha Rufau is renowned for his sharp business acumen and success in diverse…
Stop Blame Games, Face Your Corruption Allegations – Enang Tells Udom Uko Okon, Uyo Sen. Ita Enang has urged the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom, Mr Udom Emmanuel, to focus on the alleged corruption leveled against him instead of looking for who to blame. Enang said this in a statement issued in Uyo and…
FG Move to Tackle Water, Food Challenges Uko Okon, Uyo In a significant move towards addressing the nation’s water and food challenges, the 31st Meeting of the National Technical Committee on Water Resources and Sanitation has kicked off in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The five-day event, which began on Monday, January 27, 2025, brought together…
ECOWAS Court Declares Inadmissible Case of Human Rights Violation Against Nigeria The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has declared inadmissible a case of alleged human rights violations brought by a Nigerian suing Makia Media Limited and dismissed all claims sought by the Applicant. In its judgment delivered by Justice Sengu Koroma, Judge Rapporteur, the Court…
NHRC Records Over 350,000 Human Rights Violations Complaints Reported in Dec. 2024 The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that over 350,000 complaints of human rights violations were reported in December 2024 alone. The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, made this disclosure on Tuesday during the Commission’s December 2024 Human Rights Situation…