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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED FROM THE NIGERIA CIVIL SOCIETY SITUATION ROOM ADVOCACY MEETING WITH THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ) ON PROMOTING ELECTORAL INTEGRITY IN NIGERIA
By Stella Oko-Esene Issued in Abuja on Friday, 28th February 2025 Background The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room convened an advocacy meeting with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Friday, 28th February 2025 in Abuja to discuss issues bordering on electoral integrity in Nigeria. The meeting brought together key stakeholders in the media and […]
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NAWOJ FCT Chairperson Urges Action for Women’s Empowerment on IWD 2025
By Stella Oko-Esene This year’s theme, “Accelerate Action reflects the global effort to celebrate the achievements of women and to continue the fight for gender equality. The Chairperson Bassey Ita ikpang emphasises the importance of recognizing the significant contributions that women continue to make in all spheres of life. From leadership in politics and business […]
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BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE BY PRESIDENT BOLA TINUBU TO FORMER PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO, GCFR, ON HIS 88TH BIRTHDAY
Today, as former President Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo turns 88, I pay a special tribute to an extraordinary leader and statesman who has made enormous contributions to Nigeria’s development and whose life for the past six decades is woven deeply into the fabric of Nigeria’s history. Providence has constantly thrust General Obasanjo to the forefront at […]
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RAMADAN: Governor Ododo calls for patience, sacrifice and compassion
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on Muslims to imbibe the virtues of patience, sacrifices and compassion towards the less privileged as they embark on this year’s Ramadan fasting. In his message to the people of the state, the Governor described the month of Ramadan as a sacred time for reflection on the […]
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Women Take the Lead: NAWOJ, NILOWV Launch Ward2Ward Campaign for Special Seats in Parliament
By Stella Oko-Esene In a historic move towards women’s political inclusion, the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and the League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) launched the Ward2Ward Her Seat in Parliament and Governance campaign in Abuja. This groundbreaking initiative advocates for the passage of the 74 Special Seat Bill and the implementation […]
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House Committee Lauds FRSC for Revenue Surge in 2024, Advocates for Stronger Traffic Enforcement in 2025
The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has praised the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for the aggressive enforcement of traffic laws in 2024, which resulted in a significant increase in fines generated. The Committee called for the same level of determination to be sustained in 2025. This commendation was made […]
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Energy Commission Presents Bold Budget Proposal to Drive Nigeria’s Sustainable Energy Development
By Suleiman Abdulmumin The Director General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), Mustapha Abdullahi, has presented the commission’s budget proposal to the National Assembly. This critical session underscores the efforts to secure funding needed to advance sustainable energy development across the country. Speaking at the event, Mustapha Abdullahi emphasized the pivotal role the Energy […]
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NELMCO: Driving Financial Stability And Sustainability In Nigeria’s Power Sector
In a recent address, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, highlighted the critical role of the Nigeria Electricity Liability Management Company Ltd/Gte (NELMCO) in revitalizing the country’s power sector. He stressed that NELMCO’s mandate is key to addressing the longstanding challenges of debt and liquidity that have hampered the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry (NESI). With […]
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TETFund Board of Trustees to Prioritize Education Sector Reforms, Says Masari
The newly inaugurated Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), under the leadership of Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari, has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s public tertiary education system through the implementation of impactful programs. Speaking at the TETFund Auditorium in Abuja during the inauguration of the new BOT and […]
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TETFund Partners With EFCC To Ensure Prudent Use Of Intervention Funds
The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has taken a bold step to enhance transparency and accountability in the disbursement and utilization of its intervention funds by forging a strategic partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This collaboration is aimed at ensuring that the funds meant for developing Nigeria’s tertiary institutions are judiciously […]
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