By Nafisat Makinde As Nigeria commemorates the 2025 World Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, 2025, the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, FSI, emphasized that menstrual health is a public health concern, a matter of human rights, and a national development imperative. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld”,…
By Nafisat Makinde The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs marked the 2025 National Children’s Day with a powerful call to action for parents, governments, and institutions to prioritize the total wellbeing of children in Nigeria. The event, themed “Speak Up, Stand Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” brought together government officials, development partners, civil society organizations,…
By Nafisat Makinde The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has granted a 14-day grace period to property owners in the FCT to pay their outstanding ground rents and associated penalties following the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. This move comes after the FCTA commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked for non-payment of ground rent,…
By Nafisat Makinde Abuja, May 27, 2025 – The Federal Government has inaugurated the Presidential Committee on the Implementation of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to ensure a robust, coordinated, and legally compliant implementation of DPI that aligns with Nigeria’s development goals. Representing the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, CON,…
Chairman, Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Center Mr Fortune Idu has stated that mandate of NIGAV Center is to promote Aviation best experience, best practices, and to give back to the society. While thanking the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana mni for the reception despite his busy schedule said the…
Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development has lauded stakeholders in the aviation sector for their commitment to fostering unity and excellence, while pledging support for initiatives driving industry growth and social responsibility. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, mni, emphasized the importance of collaboration.“The unity displayed by airline operators…
Location: Abacha Barracks Bridge, Nyanya-Keffi ExpresswayDate: 26 May 2025 A suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion has been reported near the Abacha Barracks bridge, a key link along the Nyanya-Keffi expressway. Preliminary information indicates that the blast resulted in the death of an individual believed to be the suspected attacker. In response, security operatives have…
By Nafisat Makinde In a significant diplomatic stride, Nigeria has taken a leading role in global advocacy for domestic health financing at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78), which took place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment…
By Nafisat Makinde On Friday, May 24, 2024, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Federal Government took a significant step towards promoting media unity and combating misinformation. The NUJ President, Comrade Alhassan Yahaya, led a delegation on a courtesy visit to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, where both parties…
By Nafisat Makinde The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Comrade Aisha Ibrahim, has called for special considerations for female journalists covering the Hajj. Speaking from Saudi Arabia, where she is on an official assignment to cover the Hajj for Borno State, Ibrahim emphasized the challenges female journalists face during the…
