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Evolving Women In Progress (EWIP), Abuja Branch, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has called for 50 per cent involvement of women in politics for the development democracy in the country. Hajia Hadiza Kolo, the Coordinator of the group, made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, shortly after the first ‘Meet and Greet’ for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chapter. According to her, the Beijing declaration that proposes 35 per cent participation of women in politics has not been achieved, adding that there was need order soma effect online for equal participation of women in decision making worldwide. She said EWIP is an organisation that seeks to mitigate violence against women during elections and encourage participation of women in po...

Traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have celebrated Barr. David E. Aigbefoh, the Vice Chairman, NBA Gwagwalada Branch, for his giant strides and enormous contributions to the growth and development of their various communities in FCT. The traditional rulers led by Hakimi Alhaji Hussaini Barde, during the courtesy visit described Barr.David E.Aigbefoh as a honest, generous and worthy citizen of our beloved country Nigeria. Barde who spoke glowingly on behalf of the traditional rulers, gathered alongside seven village heads of Tungan Maje, Anagada, yimi, shanigu, thitumi, kazukwu and Epe amongst others; stated that they would always appreciate and celebrate the barrister for his generosity. The Hakimi on behalf of the other seven village heads, specifically pr...

In its determination to diversify the country’s economy especially away from being dependent on crude oil, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday inaugurated a 9 Member Board Chairmen and 36 Members to assist the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) in fast tracking its overarching mandate of leapfrogging Nigeria’s technology and engineering for national development. Buhari, who was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Mr. Boss Mustapha, at the Headquarters of NASENI, in Abuja, tasked the members to work ingeniously across the 9 research and development institutes to see Nigeria truly becoming one of the most industrialized nations in the world. The Board Chairmen for the 9 Institutes include: Prof. James Momoh, Chairm...

Support for Ebira Women and Girl-Child Initiative (SEWGCI) a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called for peaceful coexistence, love and unity among Nigerians for sustainable development of the country. Hajia Aminat Daniya Hamza, the President and Founder of the organisation made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja to commemorate Nigeria at 61 independence. She said every citizen should have a sense of belonging wherever they found themselves, adding that peaceful co-existence is necessary for nation building. "As we celebrate our nation’s independence day, let’s remember our past leaders who lost their lives in the battle for the freedom we are enjoying today. "The colours of the Nigerian flag makes my heart beat with pride, the ...

The Director-General, National Lottery Regulatory Commission, NLRC, Mr Lanre Gbajabiamila, has assured members of staff of the commission that his administration was committed to improve on and staff welfare for a good working condition. Gbajabiamila gave the assurance on Thursday, in Abuja at a press conference on the recent developments by union members in the commission. According to him, no previous administration from inception of the commission had done better on matters of staff welfare and better working condition for workers than his regime. He said some sections of the media had been awash with reports on industrial action by members of the Association of Senior Civil Servants, NLRC Chapter, where unfounded allegations were leveled against the management. The directo...

Sam Empowerment Foundation (SEF), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has reiterated its commitment in ensuring quality education for less-privileged children, especially at the rural communities for the development of education in the country. Mrs Kiema Ogunlana, Project Director, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), shortly after the commissioning of a two-block classroom (Primary school) attached with an administrative block at Gova Community in Kuje Area Council, FCT. Ogunlana said the foundation was committed to improving the quality of life of the less-privileged and vulnerable children and women, through initiatives that would enhance their access to good healthcare and quality education. According to her, the foundation envisions a societ...

The Coalition of civil society organisations and Abuja Grassroots Projects AGP has said that there is no going back on occupying the Central Bank of Nigeria CBN, to push for the sack of Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of Central Bank, for failing to resign before Thursday, September 23, 2021. Coordinator of AGP, Comrade Ahmadu Yusuf in a press briefing, said that they do not intend to drop the planned protest, thereby reaffirming that the shutting down of the entire CBN Headquarters will take a center stage on Mondoy, September 27, 2021. He therefore, warned youths under the Arewa group not to sell their birth rights because of peanut to make them change their minds from pushing for his removal, that this cause is for the ordinary Nigerians on the street, adding that the Northern part...

In a bid to reverse biodiversity loss and climate change surge, President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday in New York, United States (US), said the federal government will establish 10 new national parks across the country. This is coming against the background of championing regional and inter-regional cooperation towards addressing the scourge, Buhari outlined other measures to include: “Expansion of protected areas including the establishment of 10 new national parks across the country as well as the creation of Marine Protected Areas pursuant to the 30 X 30 agenda of the convention on biodiversity. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement said this includes the domestication of relevant I...