Press freedom as public good, by Ken Ugbechie
Every May 3, is World Press Freedom Day. It’s a global feast initiated by the United Nations to mark press freedom and draw global attention to the challenges of the…
LASG begins disbursement of N1bn to tourism practitioners, promises to strengthen PPP for development of sector
The Lagos State Government has made a symbolic presentation of cheques to some beneficiaries of the N1 billion seed capital approved by the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for investment…
UNICEF kicks against nationwide closure of schools over COVID-19
The UN children’s agency (UNICEF) has cautioned countries fighting the Coronavirus against imposing nationwide or large-scale school closures, saying it is a wrong response that could compound the societal cost…
UN appoints NAPTIP’s DG into UNODC board of trustees
The United Nation’s General Assembly (UNGA), has appointed Mrs. Julie Okah-Donli, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), to the board of trustees…
FG approves site for establishment of Federal College of Forestry in Borno
The Federal Government on Friday said it has approved a temporary site for the establishment of a Federal College of Forestry in Jere Local Government Area of Borno state. The…
I’m suspicious of the intentions of the FG with regard to RUGA concept – Prof Akintoye
Professor Banji Akintoye says the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has in the recent past presented themselves as a terrorist organisation. Speaking while appearing as…
Senegal orders all schools closed, bans religious festivals over Covid-19
Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Saturday ordered all schools and universities closed for the next three weeks and religious festivals cancelled in response to a Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak that has…
Nigeria’s Farmcrowdy among six African most talked about start-ups in 2019
As Africa tunes into the burgeoning movement of business for good, young people across the continent are finding innovative solutions to problems from illiteracy to pollution. There are no figures…
Osinbajo hosts visiting IOC President to dinner, says Nigeria remains committed to the high values of Olympic Movement
The Federal Executive Council’s approval of the UNESCO International Convention Against Doping in Sport is a step in reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to the high values of the Olympic movement…
Italian tenor Bocelli joins UNESCO to aid children affected by armed conflict
Italian opera singer, Andrea Bocelli Italian opera singer Andrea Bocelli launched a “Voices of the World” musical education program jointly with UNESCO on Wednesday to provide a boost to children…