Tag: #PublicAwareness
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VGADA HAILS NDLEA OVER LAUNCH OF RADIO STATION FOR DRUG ABUSE AWARENESS
The Vanguard Against Drug Abuse (VGADA) Detox Centre has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for launching Clean Beat 91.5 FM Abuja. According to VGADA, the radio station represents a strong step forward in public enlightenment and prevention efforts against drug abuse in Nigeria. It said the initiative will also help reduce stigma…
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NAN, RISK MANAGERS TEAM UP TO FIGHT MISINFORMATION IN NIGERIA
A new alliance is forming to tackle fake news, poor risk planning and costly mistakes across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria and the Risk Managers Society of Nigeria are joining forces to boost risk awareness and curb misinformation nationwide. During a visit in Abuja, NAN’s Managing Director Ali M. Ali said the agency’s…
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LAGOS TRAINS 1,000+ STUDENTS ON EMERGENCY HOTLINES
Students in Agege are learning how to save lives with just one call. The Lagos State Government has trained over 1,000 students on how to properly use emergency toll-free lines 767 and 112 as part of efforts to boost public safety awareness. The sensitisation programme, organised by the Lagos State Command and Control Centre, took…
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HOLD MINING LICENCE HOLDERS ACCOUNTABLE, URGES GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY
After 37 miners die in Plateau, experts call for stricter oversight. The Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) has urged authorities to hold mining licence holders fully accountable for safety at their sites, following the recent death of 37 miners and hospitalization of 25 more in Kampani Zurak, Plateau. NMGS President, Rose Ndong, stressed that…
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GET DIPLOMACY RIGHT OR GET IT WRONG — ENIKANOLAIYE WARNS
Misused diplomatic terms aren’t just grammar mistakes — they can confuse the public and irritate other nations, Nigeria’s foreign affairs aide has warned. Speaking at the National Defence College in Abuja, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs, said sloppy use of diplomatic language in public discussions and media reports…
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CSOs BACK NAFDAC’S BAN ON SACHET ALCOHOL STARTING DECEMBER TO PROTECT NIGERIA’S YOUTH
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including the Network for Health Equity and Development (NHED) and Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have thrown their weight behind the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control’s (NAFDAC) ban on small-sized alcoholic beverages (sachets, PET bottles, glass bottles under 200ml) set for December 2025. The CSOs…
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FCC CALLS FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP WITH CSOs AND MEDIA TO FIGHT CYBER AND FINANCIAL CRIMES
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is urging civil society organizations and media to join forces in combating Nigeria’s rising cyber and financial crimes. Sa’ad Hanafi-Sa’ad, EFCC’s Kano Acting Zonal Director, emphasized their vital role as “critical drivers of change” in raising awareness and holding power accountable. At a workshop for CSOs and journalists,…
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NIPR AVIATION HUB LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO TACKLE UNRULY PASSENGERS
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Aviation Hub is teaming up with key aviation stakeholders like NCAA, FAAN, and the Ministry of Aviation to curb rising unruly passenger incidents that threaten safety and disrupt air travel. Chairman Basil Agboarumi says the plan focuses on extensive staff training in conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and crisis…
