Muhammad Garba Expanding access to basic reproductive healthcare services for every woman has been identified as a key strategy to reduce the high rate of child and maternal mortality and …
Nigeria
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In a historic judgment that reinforces transparency and democratic accountability at all levels of government, the Supreme Court of Nigeria has unanimously affirmed that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) …
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Niger’s junta has adopted Hausa as the national language in the place of French in a further break from Paris, its former colonial master. Since overthrowing civilian president Mohamed Bazoum …
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Civil SocietyHealth
ANWE Urges Urgent Action to Improve Sexual, Reproductive Health Rights for Girls
Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto The Association of Northern Women Entrepreneurs (ANWE), in collaboration with Plan International under the ASPIRE Project funded by Global Affairs Canada, has issued a strong call for …
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By Tijjani Sarki Urbanization in the 21st century presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. As cities rapidly expand, developing nations like Nigeria face the difficult task of addressing overcrowded …
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Nigeria is facing a critical funding shortfall in its tuberculosis (TB) control efforts, with 80,000 expected TB patients in 2024 still unidentified and untreated, stakeholders warned at a pre-World TB …
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Peace and Security
Nigeria Calls for More Strategic Collaboration to Tackle Security Challenges in West Africa
Muhammad Garba Nigerian Defense Minister, Hon Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, called for more strategic Collaboration to tackle security challenges In the West African region. The minister made the call while speaking …
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Nigeria and Jamaica are considering the establishment of a direct flight route, as outlined in recent discussions regarding the enhancement of their Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). This initiative was …
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Borve Paago Universally, under the presidential system, the three arms of government are distinct in their constitutional roles. The aim is to safeguard not only the rule of law and …
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To commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, the International Press Centre (IPC) and ElectHER urge the Nigerian government and stakeholders to take decisive action in prioritizing the rights, empowerment, and …