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A game for children and young people to learn, engage, and apply peace-building tools such as dialogue, mediation, tolerance, and inclusion has commenced. The game, Peace Creatives Competition Nigeria 2025 commenced in Abuja on Thursday as part of activities to mark the International Day of Peace and was a collaboration of the Institute for Peace…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that tuition and approved charges in all Federal Technical Colleges (FTCs) remain completely free, stressing that no Nigerian child should be denied access to technical education because of unauthorized payments. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said on Thursday via the Ministry’s official X handle that the government fully funds tuition…
The suit between the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and five retired senior police officers who are facing a 14-count charge of alleged age falsification has suffered a setback. At Thursday’s proceeding, the Prosecution Counsel, Rimamsonte Ezekiel, told the court that despite three different adjournments, the defendants namely Benneth Igwe, Simon Lough, Idowu Owohunwa,…
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday attended a closed-door meeting of African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition leaders in Abuja. The closed-door meeting, held at an undisclosed venue in the Federal Capital Territory, was attended by former Senate President and ADC National Chairman, David Mark; former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir…
Stakeholders have called for Nigeria’s Just Transition Guideline Action Plan (JT-GAP) to prioritize inclusivity, ensure social protection, and create opportunities for marginalized groups as the country moves towards a low-carbon economy. Speaking at the “Just Transition for All: Ensuring Inclusive Voices Workshop” organized by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) in collaboration with the…
Ambassador of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai has revealed plan of Chinese companies to build a local insulin production facility in Nigeria. Yu, made the disclosure at a grand reception in Abuja to mark the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. He said the project when completed, would end Nigeria’s…
By Emamuzo Iboma Comptroller Oluwadare Oshoba, the Customs Area Controller of the Apapa Port Command, has urged port users and stakeholders to prepare for a smoother trade process as the Nigerian Customs Service advances its modernization efforts with the installation of fixed scanners. The deployment of these scanners at Apapa Port marks a significant milestone…
…Says Nigeria’s economy is improving The Hope Alive Initiative, a good governance advocacy group, has lauded the economic reforms of the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu, describing them as the driving force behind Nigeria’s recent strong economic performance. In a statement signed by its Director of Press, Ernest Omoarelojie, the group noted that data…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has underscored the strategic importance of renewed U.S.–Nigeria cooperation, calling for stronger investment ties during a high-level roundtable convened by the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The meeting, which brought together Vice President Kashim Shettima…
The Northern Christian Youth Professionals (NCYP) has called on the Federal Government to urgently reevaluate the peace deals currently being entered into with bandits in the North West, warning that such agreements may worsen insecurity rather than resolve it. This position was made known during a courtesy visit by the NCYP national delegation, led by…