7 h. ago Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

Distinguished Guests, Eminent Stakeholders, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is with great honor and humility that I stand before you today read more Speech by the President of Ogwus Youth Empowerment and Community Development Organization On the Occasion of the EKO SAFE CAMPAIGN PROJECT

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8 h. ago Women participation in democratic processes, key to inclusion

By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto Active participation of women, particularly women journalists, in Nigeria’s democratic processes has been described as vital to building an inclusive and accountable society. This was the consensus at the end of a two-day workshop on “Capacity Building of Women Journalists for Participation in Democratic Processes in Nigeria,” organised by Humint Development […] The post Women participation in democratic processes, key to inclusion appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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65 h. ago Public Projects: CSO Tasks BudgIT On Proper Investigations To Prevent Misinformation

The African Leadership Strategy, Transparency Development Initiative (ALSTDI) has urged civic organisation BudgIT to conduct thorough investigations and ensure proper verification before publishing reports on public projects. In a statement issued to newsmen yesterday in Abuja, ALSTDI’s executive director, Nelson Ossaieze, cautioned against disseminating inaccurate reports, warning that such actions could mislead the public and […]

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3 d. ago Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh

From Sunday Ani The Etsako East Local Government Chair in Edo State, Princess Benedicta Attoh, has revealed that Nigeria loses over 400,000 barrels of crude oil daily, with the figure steadily rising. Speaking at the 4th anniversary and roundtable on sustainable development organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, […] The post Edo: Nigeria loses 400,000 bpd to oil theft – Council boss, Attoh appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Insecurity: CSCHEI Tells NSA To Involve CSOs, Traditional Rulers

The Civil Society Coalition on Community Advancement and Humanitarian Empowerment Initiative (CSCHEI) has called on the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and other intelligence agencies to urgently involve Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), Community-Based Organisations (CBOs), Faith-Based Organisations (FBOs), and traditional rulers in developing sustainable solutions to Nigeria’s escalating insecurity. In a statement signed by […]

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6 d. ago NESG, Stakeholders Launch Devt Foundation To Drive Socioeconomic Recovery

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), in partnership with key stakeholders, on Wednesday launched the Borno Development Foundation (BDF), a non-profit organization aimed at driving long-term socioeconomic development in Borno State and Northern Nigeria. The launch event, held in Abuja on April 23, 2025, marks a strategic move by the NESG to deepen regional engagement […]

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7 d. ago Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of read more Foundation empowers 21 young entrepreneurs with $105,000 in investment grants

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8 d. ago Akwa Ibom Probes Poor Outing At Maiden Niger Delta Sports Festival

The Akwa Ibom State government has launched investigation into the abysmal performance of the state contingent at the just-concluded regional sports festival organised by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). This followed allegations of embezzlement of funds meant for the athletes’ allowances and failure to provide sporting kits and other motivational aids for the athletes […]

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9 d. ago Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m

From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki The 2023 Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ebonyi State, Chief Chukwuma Odii has empowered Isuachara community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State with One Hundred and Fifty Million Naira (150,000,000.00) to boost food production. Odii announced the empowerment in the community during Grand Reception in his […] The post Agriculture: Ebonyi PDP Chieftain empowers Community with N150m appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

Pernod Ricard Nigeria and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) are collaborating to strengthen the ongoing nationwide campaign on ‘safe roads’ read more Pernod Ricard, FRSC partner to strengthen nationwide ‘safe roads’ campaign

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1 week ago Foundation Empowers 21 Young Entrepreneurs With $105,000 Grants

Mary Ojulari Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation committed to sustainable development and community empowerment in Nigeria, has empowered a total of 21 outstanding young entrepreneurs with $105, 000 in investment to scale their businesses and create value in their communities. The 21 successful entrepreneurs were selected by the panel of judges out of the 50 shortlisted […]

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1 week ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Urge Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the West […]

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2 w. ago FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday launched Nigeria’s Anticipatory Action Framework at a validation workshop in Abuja, signalling a shift from reactive disaster management to proactive flood prevention. The framework leverages early warning systems, community empowerment, and pre-arranged financing to mitigate climate-induced disasters, which impacted over five million Nigerians in 2024. […] The post FG takes action to prevent flood disaster, climate crises as Shettima unveils preemptive plan appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ECOWAS At 50: Stakeholders Seek Reforms To Prevent Regional Disintegration

As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) approaches its 50th anniversary, stakeholders from various sectors have expressed deep concern over the regional bloc’s future, emphasising the urgent need for structural reforms to avert potential disintegration. Speaking at a high-level convening organised by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) in partnership with the […]

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2 w. ago Simpler regulations needed for modern policy challenges – OECD

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has revealed that governments worldwide must embrace simpler, smarter, and more adaptive regulatory frameworks to meet the challenges of modern policymaking. OECD’s latest flagship report titled ‘Regulatory Policy Outlook 2025’ emphasised the urgent need for governments to rethink how they design, implement, and review regulations to align with Read More

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2 w. ago Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027

From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja The African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), a civil society organisation, has warned of a potential election blackout in 2027 unless urgent steps are taken to reverse the 26 per cent voter turnout recorded in the 2023 general elections. Dr Iroro Izu, an election expert and senior lecturer […] The post Expert urges action to boost Nigeria’s voter turnout in 2027 appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago ABU VC Urges Responsible Resource Management, Cites Religious Texts

The vice chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Professor Ahmad Adamu, has called on Nigerians to manage the country’s natural resources responsibly, drawing inspiration from the Bible and the Qur’an. Speaking at the inauguration of the Nathaniel Atebije Foundation, a non-governmental organisation focused on sustainable development and urban planning, Professor Adamu delivered a lecture […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, others raising health budgets over US aid cut – WHO

The World Health Organisation said Nigeria has allocated an additional $200m to health in its 2025 budget to cushion the effects of aid cut by the US. The Director General of WHO, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, disclosed this in a speech on the organisation’s website. In January, US President Donald Trump issued an executive order halting Read More

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2 w. ago Group raises the alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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2 w. ago Group raises alarm over terrorist, bandit spillover into South

A leading non-governmental organisation, Majeóbajé Community Development Initiative, on Friday, raised the alarm over what it described as the growing infiltration of terrorists and bandits into the South-West region. A statement by its Chairman and Secretary, Akintayo Akin-Deko and Ayo Oyerinde, respectively in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, expressed concern that the worsening insecurity in Read More

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