10 h. ago World Animal Protection urges governments to end factory farm subsidies, support sustainable agriculture

A new report by World Animal Protection (WAP) has called on governments worldwide to stop subsidising industrial livestock production, warning read more World Animal Protection urges governments to end factory farm subsidies, support sustainable agriculture

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14 h. ago Abuja Residents Task Govt On Security, Donates Vigilante Outpost

Residents of Ushafa, in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have urged the Federal government to prioritise the security and welfare of its citizens, especially those residing in remote areas. The Chairman of the Pmagbe Community Landlord Association, Ushafa, Hon. Emeka Ohaeri, made the call at the weekend during the […]

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17 h. ago Oxfam 2025 report: Why FG must must act now —Unions, Journalists, others

In this report, CHRISTIAN APPOLOS captures the voices of trade unions, journalists, and labour advocates as they, at the just-concluded LACAN Annual Conference in Abuja, demanded urgent government action to tackle Nigeria’s deepening poverty and inequality. Nigeria’s persistent crises of poverty and inequality have once again taken center stage, as trade unions, journalists, and labour […]

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36 h. ago CPC: Osun Governor Urges Peaceful Engagement Between Nigeria, US

Osun State governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has called for calm and renewed diplomatic engagement between Nigeria and the United States following re-designation of Nigeria as ‘country of particular concern’ (CPC) and threats by the US President Donald Trump to take military action over alleged attacks on Christians in Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday […]

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37 h. ago Trump: Onovo PDP chieftain urge decisive action to tackle insecurity

Martin Onovo, former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), has urged the Federal Government to deploy full national read more Trump: Onovo PDP chieftain urge decisive action to tackle insecurity

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45 h. ago Abuja Residents Seek Govt Intervention In Abandoned Projects

Residents of Shagari Quarters in Dei-Dei, Abuja, have appealed to government at all levels to urgently complete several abandoned projects and provide basic social amenities to improve their living conditions. The community’s traditional ruler, Dagachi of Shagari Quarters, Sarki Usman Dalhatu, made the plea during the maiden Shagari Quarters Day Celebration and Turbaning Ceremony, themed […]

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51 h. ago 2027: Kano APC stakeholders urge Senator Jibrin to join governorship race

In what has been described as an unprecedented political gathering in Kano State, thousands of supporters from across all 44 read more 2027: Kano APC stakeholders urge Senator Jibrin to join governorship race

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52 h. ago Northern CAN Clarifies Trump’s Threats, Urges Government Action On Killings

The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, has called on the Nigerian government to take decisive action against terrorism, stating that this was the core message behind the recent order by US President Donald Trump concerning insecurity in Nigeria. In an exclusive interview with […]

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59 h. ago Yusuf calls for regular security meetings to tackle rising threats in Kano

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has urged local government councils to hold regular security meetings to enhance vigilance read more Yusuf calls for regular security meetings to tackle rising threats in Kano

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4 d. ago Economist urges Nigerians to embrace 2026 tax reform, calls for integrity in governance

Mahmoud Alfa, Kogi-born political economist and chief executive officer of Vibranium Group, has called on Nigerians to actively support the read more Economist urges Nigerians to embrace 2026 tax reform, calls for integrity in governance

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4 d. ago NDDC urges agric revival for job creation, revitalised economy

Ogbuku said agriculture has the potential to create sustainable jobs for the youths of the region more than the oil and gas sector...

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4 d. ago Electricity Regulator Seeks Review Of Renewable Agency’s $2bn Fund

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has called for a review of how the $2 billion currently available to the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is utilised. This comes as the World Bank, Nigerian government officials, and energy sector leaders have collectively emphasised the urgent need for stronger regulation, better governance, and coordinated reforms to fix […]

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4 d. ago European Union, Partners Demand Tougher Sanctions Against Vote

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II) implementing partners have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enforce strict penalties against vote-buying and other electoral offences ahead of the 2025 Anambra State off-cycle governorship election. The executive […]

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5 d. ago EU Partners Call For Tougher Sanctions Against Vote Buying In Anambra Election

The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Phase II (EU-SDGN II) implementing partners have urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to enforce strict penalties against vote-buying and other electoral offences ahead of the 2025 Anambra State off-cycle governorship election. The Executive […]

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6 d. ago Reps ask FG to reconstitute defunct Presidential committee on cassava initiative programme

The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged Federal Government to reconstitute the defunct Presidential Committee on the Cassava Initiative Programme, known as 'Composite Cassava Flour of 2002', with the aim of improving the welfare of cassava peasant farmers in the country.

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6 d. ago Designate Katampe Hill & Waterfalls As National Park, Govt Urged

The federal government has been urged to designate Katampe Hill and Waterfalls as a National Park to promote sustainable tourism and add value to the Nigerian economy amid the quest for diversification. The former head of the Federation’s Civil Service, Professor Oladapo Abiodun Afolabi, made this call during the official unveiling of the “Where Rivers […]

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6 d. ago Forest reserves are models of sustainable devlopment — C’River govt

Cross River government has urged its citizens, especially communities living around the Oban Biosphere Reserve (OBR) to preserve it and treat it as a model of sustainable development. The Commissioner for International Donor Coordination, Dr Hippolatus Lukpata, said it could also serve as a tool for combating climate change. Lukpata said this in Akamkpa, Cross […]

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7 d. ago Obi urges govt to support MSMEs growth beyond tax incentives

Peter Obi, Labour Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections, has called on Government to deepen support to all read more Obi urges govt to support MSMEs growth beyond tax incentives

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7 d. ago Kwara: Stakeholders urge govt, others to harness investment opportunities in tourism sector

Stakeholders in the tourism and hospitality industry have urged the government and corporate organisations to leverage the peace and harmony in Kwara State to attract increased financial investment.

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8 d. ago Stakeholders Urge FG To Boost Local Cooking Gas Output, Stabilise Prices

Oil and gas sector stakeholders have urged the federal government to boost local Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and processing capacity to curb rising cooking gas prices and stabilise domestic supply. The stakeholders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, said increased investment in local plants, […]

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