Anambra Guber: Police Warn Against Use Of Unregistered, Covered Number Plates

As part of the measures to guarantee safety during this November Anambra State governorship election the commissioner of police in the state, CP Ikioye Orutugu has warned vehicle owners against  use of unregistered plate numbers or covering their vehicle plate numbers. In a statement issued yesterday by the public relations officer of the state police […]

Sanwo-Olu Urges Unity In Africa To Combat Human Trafficking, Ritual Killings

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday called on African leaders to create a united front against human trafficking and ritual killings to protect the people, punish the perpetrators, and restore dignity to those harmed by the atrocities. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke through the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, at the […]

Firm Partner SOS Children’s Villages To Combat Social Isolation

Through its global social-mission initiative NIVEA Connect, Beiersdorf has partnered with SOS Children’s Villages, providing over N96 million to combat the growing challenge of social isolation and loneliness, especially among vulnerable children and young people. During the fund’s official presentation in Lagos, Dele Adeyole, the country manager of Beiersdorf Nigeria, said the fund will help […]

Minister Urges Access To Finance For Young Agripreneurs

The minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has emphasised that empowering young entrepreneurs with access to finance remains critical to transforming  agricultural sector. Speaking at the World Food Forum (WFF)  in Rome, the minister said that young innovators remain the driving force behind a productive, inclusive and resilient food system. The global community […]

FG Reviews, Validates National Erosion, Flood Control Policy

In collaboration with Agro-Climate Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL), the federal Ministry of Environment has reviewed and validated the National Erosion and Flood Control Policy (NEFCOP). The permanent secretary of the ministry, Mr Mahmud A. Kambari, in a keynote address at yesterday’s validation workshop in Mararaba, Nasarawa State, revealed that the reviewed document represents a […]

50 Street Children Enjoying Free Education In Kwara – Commissioner

Over 50 children dubbed as street – connected children are enjoying free education – courtesy of Kwara State government. The commissioner for Social Development, Dr Mariam Imam said the hitherto street children “are currently benefiting from the state’s tuition-free education and feeding.” She added that “ most of these children are vulnerable and were rescued […]