62 h. ago 2027: CSOs, experts warn exclusion of women, PWDs, others may lead to unrest

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, stakeholders have emphasised that addressing exclusion and building truly inclusive political processes are vital to preventing unrest and advancing national development. Experts and civil society leaders at the 2nd Annual Otivism Lecture in Abuja celebrating pro-democracy activist Otive Igbuzor’s 62nd birthday, sounded urgent […] The post 2027: CSOs, experts warn exclusion of women, PWDs, others may lead to unrest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Cars contribute to seven of the top 10 causes of death, experts warn

Tribune Online Cars contribute to seven of the top 10 causes of death, experts warn AFRICAN countries have been urged to focus more on promoting active transportation, such as walking and bicycling, since cars contribute to seven of the top 10 causes of death in the United States. Associate Professor Adewale Oyeyemi of Arizona State University made the call during his lecture titled “Improving Human and Planetary Health through Activity-Friendly […] Cars contribute to seven of the top 10 causes of death, experts warn Tribune Online

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5 d. ago FCTA imposes N5m fine on illegal land use changes in Abuja, vows strict enforcement

• pulls down Boulevard Park for flouting master plan From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has imposed N5 million fine on property owners who illegally converted residential plots into commercial premises in key locations across Abuja’s city centre. The fine targets properties along streets such as Gana, Gimbiya, Aminu Kano, Ademola […] The post FCTA imposes N5m fine on illegal land use changes in Abuja, vows strict enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Delayed Capital Budget Stirs Concerns As Experts Warn Of Rising Costs

Eight months into 2025, the federal government has yet to implement the capital component of the national budget, a development that has triggered concern among economists and policy experts over its implications for fiscal discipline, poverty reduction, and infrastructure delivery. The delayed budget sensitisation and delayed implementation of the capital component of the national budget […]

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2 w. ago Steep hike in sugar drink tax may derail sugar master plan, threaten jobs, experts warn

Tribune Online Steep hike in sugar drink tax may derail sugar master plan, threaten jobs, experts warn CONCERNS are mounting over fresh calls for a steep hike in excise duty on Sugar Sweetened Beverages (SSBs), with financial experts warning that such a move could derail Nigeria’s National Sugar Master Plan (NSMP), trigger job losses, and further weaken the economy. Advocacy groups, including the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), recently urged […] Steep hike in sugar drink tax may derail sugar master plan, threaten jobs, experts warn Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Nigeria’s emergency care laws face implementation gap, experts warn

By Damiete Braide Health and legal experts have called for urgent and coordinated action to ensure Nigeria’s emergency care laws are effectively implemented to save lives. This concern dominated discussions at a webinar organised by Health Ethics and Law Consulting (HELC), through its Health Systems Learning Series. The session, titled “When Minutes Matter: Implementing the […] The post Nigeria’s emergency care laws face implementation gap, experts warn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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