Category: #Governance
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VP SHETTIMA LANDS IN ETHIOPIA FOR 39TH AU SUMMIT
Nigeria strengthens its voice on Africa’s economy, security, and democracy. Vice-President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union, running Feb. 14–15. Welcomed at Bole International Airport by Ethiopian officials, Shettima will join discussions on peace, security, and democratic governance. Foreign…
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HOLD GOVERNORS RESPONSIBLE FOR GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT — INSTITUTE
Think tank says real development happens at state and local levels, not just in Abuja. The The Progressive Institute has urged Nigerians to demand accountability from state governors and local government chairmen, stressing that the Federal Government has constitutional limits when it comes to grassroots development. Speaking in Abuja, Director-General Lanre Adebayo said governance is…
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RESERVED SEATS FOR WOMEN GAINS MOMENTUM WITH REMI TINUBU’S BACKING
North-West campaign intensifies as bill to boost women’s representation gathers high-level endorsements. The Reserved Seats for Women Campaign is picking up steam nationwide, following endorsements from Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, and other key political stakeholders. North-West Coordinator, Amb. Aisha Yau, says the support base has widened significantly, thanks to aggressive mobilisation and door-to-door advocacy…
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NASU SOUNDS ALARM OVER INSECURITY AT EXAM CENTRES
As WASSCE 2026 approaches, NASU warns rising insecurity and poor logistics threaten both staff and students—and calls for urgent action. The Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) has urged stronger security and better welfare for WAEC workers ahead of the 2026 WASSCE. At its 46th Annual National Congress in Ilorin, union leaders highlighted dangers faced by staff…
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BOGIS LAUNCHES DIGITAL PORTAL FOR LAND APPLICATIONS
No more middlemen—Borno residents can now apply for land online with just a click. The Borno Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has unveiled an automated application portal that allows individuals to apply for land acquisition and documentation digitally. Speaking in Maiduguri, BOGIS Executive Secretary Adam Bababe said prospective buyers can now apply for plots—whether low-density, high-density,…
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EFCC OPENS NEW ANAMBRA DIRECTORATE, SEEKS NDLEA PARTNERSHIP
The EFCC has moved closer to the Southeast with a new directorate—and it’s already building alliances to tackle crime. The newly created Anambra Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which also covers Imo State, has officially begun operations. Its Head, Mr. Atiba Ofen-Imu, marked the take-off with a courtesy visit to the…
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LAGOS GOVT HAILS NYCN AS YOUTH SAFETY CHAMPIONS LAUNCH
Lagos youths are stepping up as first responders with a new grassroots safety network to tackle emergencies across the state. The Lagos State Government has applauded the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for launching the Lagos Youth Safety and Emergency Champions (LYSEC), a new initiative aimed at strengthening community-based emergency response. Unveiled in Surulere…
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1.5 MILLION ENUGU CHILDREN VACCINATED IN ONE WEEK — GOVT PUSHES FOR ZERO MEASLES, ZERO RUBELLA
In just seven days, Enugu has reached 68% of its 2.2 million target — but officials say the job isn’t done yet. The Enugu State Government says more than 1.5 million children have received the measles-rubella vaccine within one week of its statewide immunisation campaign — a milestone officials describe as unprecedented. Executive Secretary of…
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SON SET TO CERTIFY ‘ENUGU RICE’ AS WOMEN FARMERS SCALE UP PRODUCTION
With modern mills, solar-powered boreholes and strong cooperative backing, Enugu rice is edging closer to national certification. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has expressed satisfaction with rice processing centres set up under the International Fund for Agricultural Development–Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP) in Enugu State — paving the way for possible certification. During inspections…
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NIGERIA–CHINA @55: STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR INDUSTRIAL GROWTH, ZERO-TARIFF GAINS
As both nations mark 55 years of diplomatic ties, leaders say the next phase must move beyond trade to real industrialisation and value addition. Stakeholders in Abuja have called for a deeper, more strategic Nigeria–China partnership anchored on industrialisation, expanded market access and stronger Global South cooperation. The call came at a high-level dialogue marking…
