A broad coalition of government officials, civil society organisations, development partners and private sector representatives has launched the Kwara State Project Steering Committee for the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Nigeria Project, with a renewed focus on strengthening women’s participation in leadership and boosting their economic empowerment. Speaking during the inauguration, Chairperson and Chief...
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Kwara Poly Bets on Commercial Farming to Boost Revenue, Student Training
The Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has intensified efforts to diversify its revenue sources through commercial agriculture, with the institution recording its maiden cassava harvest as part of a broader strategy to strengthen practical education, promote food security and generate sustainable income. Speaking with journalists during the harvest at the institution’s commercial farm in Ilorin, the...
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Ejigbo: Where Survival Competes With Nature
By Prosper Okoye The first thing that catches the eye in Ejigbo is not what is there, but what is missing. Along dusty roads that wind through the ancient Yoruba town in Osun State, tree stumps protrude from the earth like unfinished sentences. In some places, bare patches of land stretch toward the horizon where...
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NDC Shifts Activities Over Eid Holidays, Confirms Nationwide Primaries for May 29
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has confirmed that its presidential, governorship, National Assembly and state assembly primaries will hold nationwide on May 29 despite disruptions caused by the Eid-el-Kabir holidays. The party said logistical challenges linked to the public holidays, including limited flight availability, had left many aspirants and members of its screening committees stranded...
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NSITF is committed to protecting vulnerable workers, Faleye
The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has restated its commitment to preventing and protecting all vulnerable groups, especially people Living With disabilities through occupational safety and health. Barr. Oluwaseun Faleye, the Managing Director of NSITF, stated this while speaking at a panel session at the just-concluded International Civil Service Conference on the topic: “Inclusive...
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Teenage pregnancy fuelling obstetric fistula in Nigeria – Gem Hub
Nigeria’s high rate of teenage pregnancy is worsening cases of obstetric fistula, health advocates warned on Friday, saying poor maternal healthcare and delays in emergency treatment continue to leave many young women with preventable childbirth injuries. The warning came from Nigerian non-governmental organisation Gem Hub Initiative as the world marked the International Day to End...
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ICSC 2026: INFRASTRUCTURE REMAINS CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC GROWTH SAYS PERMSEC ADELADAN
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Mr. Rafiu Olarinre Adeladan, has reaffirmed that infrastructure development remains the foundation of economic growth and sustainable national development, stressing that no nation can attain meaningful progress without substantial investment in critical infrastructure.Speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held on Thursday in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary...
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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Championing Civil Service Reform with Launch of ‘INSPIRE’ for Women
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has officially launched the “Inclusive Network for Supporting Progressive Leadership, Innovation, Reform and Equity for Women” (INSPIRE) initiative. Unveiled at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 in Abuja, which was held under the theme “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” the program is designed to drive inclusion, leadership development, and professional...
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At the ICSC 2026, FCSC Chairman, Olaopa Calls For Merit-Driven Civil Service Reform
The Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Professor Tunji Olaopa, has called for far-reaching reforms in Nigeria’s civil service system to strengthen meritocracy, professionalism, institutional efficiency, and workforce productivity in line with emerging global realities.Professor Olaopa made the call while speaking at the International Civil Service Conference 2026 held at Eagle Square, Abuja, during...