The Federal Government says organisations and entities that fail to comply with data privacy protection laws and regulations risk a penalty as high as N10 million.
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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate malaria in Nigeria by 2030.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Sokoto Field Office, has organized a one-day media dialogue with journalists and influencers in Sokoto State, to explore effective strategies for enlightening community members during the upcoming first round of the massive polio vaccination campaign, scheduled to commence on 25 April 2025 across all 23 local government areas of the state. Speaking at the meeting at the UNICEF Conference Hall in Sokoto on Thursday, the Chief of the UNICEF Sokoto Field Office, Mr. Micle Jumma, emphasized that eliminating polio from Nigeria requires a collective effort from all stakeholders, including media professionals. “The media, government,…
Despite Nigeria’s resource-rich status, more of the country’s citizens are expected to sink into poverty by 2027, the World Bank Group has said.
The Niger State House of Assembly has approved a ₦151.7 billion budget for the state’s 25 local government councils, following the adoption of a report by its Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for renewed and intensified efforts at all levels, from global policy to community action, to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination.
The Society of Cement and Concrete Researchers in Nigeria (SCCRIN) has called for the adoption of Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) as a critical solution in the fight against climate change.
The National Economic Council has endorsed a livestock development strategy for the country as proposed by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha.
This week, I was in Sokoto participating in a workshop organized by WRAPPA to enhance the capacity of women journalists in promoting more effective participation of women in Nigeria’s democratic processes. The event drew participants from Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. The Sultan of Sokoto, who was represented by the District Head of Gagi, Alhaji Sani Umar Jaɓɓi, called for an end to the marginalization of women in the nation’s affairs. He highlighted the significant role played by Nana Asma’u, Dan Fodio’s daughter, during the early phase of the development of the Caliphate as an example to emulate. Women…
A coalition of 12 U.S. states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade, challenging the legality of certain tariff policies that they argue are harming their economies and violating trade law. The suit targets tariffs imposed on a range of imports, including steel, aluminum, and consumer goods, which the states say have disrupted supply chains, increased costs for businesses, and led to job losses in key sectors. The plaintiffs claim the administration exceeded its executive authority under the Trade Expansion Act and other statutes. The lawsuit also raises constitutional questions, asserting that…