The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has called on the international community to support Africa with the provision of sustainable funding for the continent’s development strategies regarding women’s empowerment and gender equality. In a statement by the Head of Press and Publicity in the Ministry, Grace Njoku, the Minister made the call while presenting her statement at the Commission on the ongoing Status of Women (CSW68), in New York, USA. The Minister informed that to ensure the realization of some of its objectives, the Federal Government has created economic structures to facilitate job creation for the youth, especially…
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Celebrities and designers have kicked off Paris’ couture fashion week, which is taking place against a backdrop of five days of violence in the city. US rap star Cardi B, singer Camila Cabello, Kendrick Lamar and actress Maisie Williams are among those in the French capital. This was despite a weekend of nationwide unrest caused by the death of 17-year-old Nahel M in a suburb of Paris last week. READ ALSO: The Evolution of Nigerian Fashion: A Brief History BBC reports that there is some unease about the displays of materialism for the ultra-wealthy following serious civil unrest and some…
The government’s inability to meet pension obligations is a recurring decimal in our country’s past. Many have reportedly died while waiting for their gratuity, and many more are reportedly living in extreme poverty. It’s a sad but common sight to see elderly people in the country’s cities and towns holding placards and protesting the government or waiting in line for their pensions under the scorching sun. Since the economy is in such bad shape right now, some pre-existing problems have worsened. In some states, retiring teachers receive their benefits six months after the effective date of retirement from service, even…
Eid ul-Fitr, also known as the ‘festival of breaking the fast’, is a joyous occasion that marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting for Muslims, when they abstain from food and drink between dawn and sunset. Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and Eid al-Fitr is significant in celebrating the end of a very intense month of fasting, prayer, self-reflection and charity. Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated during the first three days of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar, and starts with the sighting of the new moon by the moon sighters committee. In…
The management of the sponsors of the Nationwide League One, NLO, New Year Mega Lottery has disclosed its planned agenda towards the use of the league platform to empower Nigerians across the board. In an interactive session with sports writers at the official opening of the NLO 2024 season at Ahmadu Bello Stadium,representative of the lottery firm, Obiorah Emmanuella said the lottery is designed to make Nigerians become millionaires daily. Emmanuella further said that the lottery in its new marriage with NLO will usher in a change of life for Nigerians. According to Emmanuella, the economic benefits that will accrue…
The Jigawa State Government has announced plans to deploy Ethiopia’s magic towards effective wheat farming in the state. Already, Governor Umar Namadi has traveled to Ethiopia to understand “the magic wand “that made the East African country a key player in wheat farming in Africa. A statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant Media Affairs to the governor, Hajiya Zainab Rabo Ringim, and made available to newsmen in Kano, said that an expert on the sector and retinue of aids closed to the sector are on the on the governor’s entourage. Rabo Ringim said the move to boost wheat production…
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda has approved the appointment of Alhaji Falalu Bawale as the State’s Head of Service (HoS). Bawale, until he was appointed HoS, was a Permanent Secretary in the Office of Katsina Head of Service. Alhaji Bawale takes over from Alhaji Usman Isyaku who retired from the state civil service after putting in 35 years in service. READ MORE: Katsina Gov swears in new Head of Service, retains former Reform Adviser According to a Statement by Governor Radda’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Kaula Muhammad, the Governor also approved the appointment of the former Head of Service,…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed the determination of his administration in curtailing the menace of political thuggery and other related social vices in the state. The Governor made the disclosure while receiving the Emir of Kano Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero who paid Sallah Homage to the Governor at Government House Kano. He said since assumption in office barely 10 months ago his administration has embarked on massive campaign against political thuggery. The governor noted that over two hundred political thugs, and phone thieves who have been apprehended by the Kano Command of the Nigeria Police have…
The Dutch Directorate General for International Cooperation (DGIS) Netherlands has provided €100 million to Nigeria, Niger Republic, Burkina Faso, and Mali to improve soil health and fertility. The Dutch government is giving the support through the Soil Values programme. The Program Director Soil Values of the International Fertilizer Development Center Dr Bidjokazo Fofana who stated this at a media briefing in Abuja said the programme will run for 10 years. READ MORE: To improve soil health’ — Netherlands to support Nigeria, three African countries with €100m He said the project aims at improving the management of soil health and fertility towards increasing…
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in collaboration with Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is set to launch an improved national identity card layered with payment capabilities. The new, improved National ID Card will, beginning April, 2024, deliver social service programmes. The initiative will be made possible through AFRIGOPAY Financial Services, which was launched as a national domestic card scheme by the CBN to perform domestic transactions within Nigeria, such as existing debit cards. The newly improved national identity card, integrated with capabilities to facilitate payments and deliver social service programmes, operates under…