The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is deeply saddened by the passing of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, a distinguished friend of the Commission and a stalwart champion of human rights. On behalf of the Management and Staff of the Commission, l extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the...
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NHRC URGES GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE INSECURITY AS NIGERIA MARKS INTERNATIONAL DAY OF VICTIMS OF ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
As the world commemorates the International Day of Victims of Enforced Disappearances, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of enforced disappearances, kidnappings, and abductions in Nigeria, describing them as a grave assault on human dignity. The Executive Secretary of the Commission Dr, Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN expressed...
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COLLECTIVE ACTIONS FOR STRONGER WORKPLACE SAFETY CULTURE NEEDED – GORONYO
The Minister of State of Works praises President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, calls for cooperation, and receives an OSHA Fellow award. The Federal Government’s steadfast commitment to enhancing workplace safety standards in Nigeria has been reaffirmed by the Honorable Minister of State for Works, Mohammed Bello Goronyo, Esq., who has emphasized that occupational health and...
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FGN DEEPENS SOUTH-SOUTH ECONOMIC COOPERATION WITH BRAZIL
The Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, today, led Nigeria’s economic delegation to a high-level Business Roundtable hosted by Citi at its São Paulo Headquarters. The event took place on the sidelines of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s historic State Visit to Brazil. In his keynote address, the Minister...
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NITDA Deepens Digital Gender Inclusion With Igniteher Bootcamp, Advancing Renewed Hope Agenda For Inclusive Economic Growth
By Wole Alao In a powerful demonstration of its commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the second cohort of the IgniteHer Bootcamp for Women Entrepreneurs, a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating gender inclusion and economic empowerment...
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NITDA, Bauchi State Partner on Digital Literacy and Skills Framework
By James Ishaku The Bauchi State Government, through the state’s Bureau for ICT and Digital Economy in partnership with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has officially launched the Digital Literacy and Skills Framework (DL4ALL Bauchi Initiative), a flagship programme aimed at equipping citizens with essential 21st-century skills and positioning the state as a...
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FG, STATES, LGCs SHARE N2.001 TRILLION FROM A GROSS TOTAL OF N3.836 TRILLION FOR THE MONTH OF JULY 2025
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its August 2025 meeting chaired by the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, shared a total sum of N2.001 Trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of July 2025 from a gross total of N3.836 Trillion....
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OPCI Urges Tinubu to Consider Legalising Firearms for Citizens Amid Rising Insecurity
The Oodua Progressive Care Initiative (OPCI) has called on the Federal Government to revisit Nigeria’s firearm laws and allow responsible citizens to own guns as a way of addressing worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking in Ilorin on Tuesday, OPCI President, Dr. Maruff Olarewaju, said the persistent rise in banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery has...
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NITDA Commends Google, Microsoft, and TikTok for Obeying Code of Practice.
TikTok, Microsoft, and Google are commended by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for submitting the 2024 compliance report and for their ongoing adherence to the Code of Practice for Interactive Computer Service Platforms/Internet Intermediaries. The Code, which was released in collaboration with the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), and NITDA,...
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NSCDC Strengthens Security in Ilorin with New GRA Outpost
Residents of the Government Reserved Area (GRA), Ilorin, will now enjoy improved security following the commissioning of a new outpost by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command. The facility, inaugurated on Tuesday, is part of the Corps’ efforts to strengthen grassroots security and ensure quicker responses to emergencies within the...