12 h. ago Stakeholders demand more action to strengthen social protection systems in Ekiti

"Most people are unaware of what social protection programs exist in the state for them, or how to engage...

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47 h. ago Tinubu Names Gov AbdulRazaq Chairman Of Committee On Grassroots Initiative

President Bola Tinubu has approved the constitution of the National Steering Committee for the Renewed Hope Ward Development Programme (RHWDP), a flagship initiative aimed at accelerating economic activity, improving livelihoods, and deepening social protection across Nigeria’s 8,809 wards. In a statement on Thursday, the President named the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the […]

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4 d. ago Stakeholders Demand Clarity On NFF’s Financial Operations Amid FIFA, CAF Funding Concerns

In light of the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) recent declarations regarding its financial dealings with FIFA and CAF, stakeholders within the football community have raised critical questions regarding the federation’s transparency and accountability. This comes after the NFF felt it necessary to clarify misconceptions surrounding the funds it receives from these international bodies, which they […]

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4 d. ago ILO, UNICEF train policymakers on strengthening social protection systems in Nigeria

The International Labour Organisation (ILO), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), last week engaged policymakers in a two-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s social protection systems under the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection Systems in Nigeria (SUSI) project. Declaring the workshop open, Dr. Vanessa Phala, ILO Country Director for Nigeria, […]

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8 d. ago Nigeria Can Harness Herbal Tea Production For Export Growth — Stakeholders

Experts and agripreneurs have said that Nigeria’s vast biodiversity could become a goldmine for export diversification if the country strategically develops its herbal tea industry. With global demand for natural wellness products soaring, stakeholders believe Nigeria can position itself as a leading exporter of herbal teas from its abundant indigenous plants. Across Nigeria’s forests, savannas, […]

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1 week ago Youths Must Earn Leadership, Not Demand It, Say Abiola, Stakeholders

As Nigeria inches toward another election season, government and civic leaders have urged young Nigerians to stop waiting for power to be handed to them and instead embrace volunteerism, discipline, and service as the pathway to leadership. The message was at the heart of the Nigeria@65 Conference organised by the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre […]

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2 w. ago 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

…Seeks conclusion of election litigations before swearing in  … as stakeholders demand electronic votings, transmission of results    The National read more 2027: NASS proposes November 2026 for presidential, governorship elections

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3 w. ago Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading

From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja A bill seeking to establish the Social Welfare Service of Nigeria to combat extreme poverty and strengthen social protection systems has passed its first reading in the Senate. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and Chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-East Development Commission, was […] The post Kalu moves to tackle extreme poverty, empower vulnerable Nigerians as bill passes first reading appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta

• Stakeholders demand expansion of PINL mandate From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa   The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) has disclosed that security agencies, in collaboration with stakeholders, have foiled attempts to breach some sections of pipeline in Eleme and Bonny. General Manager of Community Relations and Stakeholders Engagement at PINL, Dr. Akpos Mezeh, who disclosed […] The post PINL, security agencies foil attempts to breach pipeline in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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