The ECOWAS Commission on Tuesday reiterated its commitment to strengthening strategic communication, democratic resilience, and responsible digital governance across Nigeria’s information space. Francis Ezekiel of the Directorate of Communication, ECOWAS Commission, gave the assurance in Lagos at the ongoing meeting of Nigerian regulators on information integrity ahead of the 2027 elections. The two-day meeting brought together Nigerian regulators, development partners, and civil society organizations to deliberate on strategies for safeguarding information integrity and combating deepfakes ahead of the elections. Ezekiel said: “In the last one year, the ECOWAS Commission, in partnership with GIZ and the Media Foundation for West Africa,…
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The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has called for urgent action by governments at all levels to address the increasing migration of nurses from the country. The President of NANNM, Mr Haruna Mamman, made the call at a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday to commemorate the 2026 International Nurses Day, celebrated annually on May 12. He said the event also marked the birthday of Florence Nightingale, whom he described as the founder of modern nursing. Mamman said the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the global body for nurses, had announced the theme for the 2026 celebration…
The President of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Ali Rabiu, has urged engineers across the country to actively participate in politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. Rabiu made the call on Tuesday during an online interactive session with members, where he presented a midterm report on the state of the society. He outlined the growing role of engineers in governance, infrastructure advocacy, and policy reforms. He urged engineers to join credible political platforms and contest elective positions to strengthen professional representation in governance and public policy. Rabiu said the NSE remained committed to supporting engineers aspiring to…
Dr Aliyu Badaki, President of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), says sports tourism is driving economic diversification, national branding, youth empowerment, and investment attraction in Nigeria. Badaki stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the National Sports Tourism Conference and Exhibition organized by Ringo Sport Club. “Sports tourism also supports cultural exchange and sustainable development,” he said. He commended the organizers for convening what he described as a strategic conference aimed at strengthening cooperation among ministries, departments, and agencies. “Sports tourism involves travel linked to watching or participating in sporting events,” he added. According to him, the…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday called for greater collaboration among stakeholders to ensure the effective implementation of the country’s National Action Plan (NAP) on human rights. The commission’s Executive Secretary, Dr Tony Ojukwu, made the call in a speech at the opening of a one-day stakeholders’ training organized in collaboration with Stonetrisha Nig. Ltd in Asaba, Delta State. The training focused on the implementation of the 2024–2028 National Action Plan on Human Rights in Delta State. It was designed to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights across the state, with participants drawn from Ministries, Departments…
The Federal Government says it remains committed to promoting Nigeria’s economic, cultural, and tourism potential globally through a comprehensive national compendium highlighting opportunities in all states and the FCT. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this when a delegation from the Nigerian Press Council (NPC), led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Dili Ezughah, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja. The visit was aimed at briefing the minister on preparations for the official launch of the national publication scheduled for June 17 at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Idris commended the NPC and its partners for conceptualizing…
The Katsina State Government on Tuesday inaugurated a technical committee to advance a proposed light rail master plan aimed at reforming urban transportation. At the inauguration ceremony in Katsina, the Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Garba-Faskari, described the initiative as transformational. “This project reflects our determination to modernize transportation and stimulate economic growth across Katsina State,” Garba-Faskari said. He explained that the committee would review proposals, assess financing options, and examine technical requirements before implementation. READ ALSO: FG pledges support for IOM climate migration investment initiative According to him, members must ensure full alignment with the Katsina State Development…
The stock market sustained its bullish trend on Tuesday, as investors gained N1.518 trillion following renewed buying interest in large and medium-capitalised stocks. Market capitalization rose by N1.518 trillion to close at N161.774 trillion, compared with N160.256 trillion recorded on Monday. Similarly, the All-Share Index gained 1,926.13 points, or 0.77 per cent, to close at 252,411.67, against 250,485.54 posted in the previous session. The rally was driven by increased demand for stocks such as Union Homes Real Estate Investment, Ikeja Hotel, University Press, and Zichis Agro Allied Industries. Market breadth closed positive with 45 gainers and 34 losers, while the…
The Kano State Tomato Growers, Processors and Marketers Association has called for urgent government intervention to establish tomato processing industries to sustain production and reduce post-harvest losses. The association’s chairman, Sani Danladi-Yadakwari, made the appeal during an interview with journalists in Kano on Tuesday. Danladi-Yadakwari also urged the government to make farm inputs more affordable for farmers. He said the call had become necessary because the absence of tomato processing companies and reliable off-takers remained one of the biggest challenges facing farmers in the state. “Many farmers are often forced to transport their produce outside Kano, and sometimes outside the…
ValueJet is set to launch two new routes — Owerri to Abuja and Accra to Banjul — as part of efforts to expand connectivity and strengthen regional integration across West Africa. The airline will begin daily flights on the Owerri-Abuja route on May 18, creating a direct link between the South-East geopolitical zone and Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the airline’s Managing Director, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi. READ ALSO: FG pledges support for IOM climate migration investment initiative Majekodunmi also announced that the airline would commence operations on the Accra-Banjul route on…