The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), has advocated a gender-inclusive approach to tobacco control in Gombe State. Senior Programme Officer at CISLAC, Solomon Adoga, made the advocacy during a training workshop on tobacco taxation and gender mainstreaming organised by the centre with support from Tax Justice Network Africa. He noted that tobacco affects women more than men, citing its …

Players in the Nigerian financial services sector have commended the financial performance of Nigerian Breweries Plc in the first quarter 2025, suggesting it not only points to a return to the days of rewarding shareholder vale but also points to stability and growth in the brewery industry. Nigerian Breweries recently released its first quarter financial result for 2025, in which …

Stakeholders have affirmed the importance of an effective cost prediction being part of the holistic strategies for school safety and security plan just as they said it is critical to ensure that all learners, staff members and school property, including buildings and equipment, as well as school communities are protected from human-induced and natural hazards. They explained that a well-planned …

The national dialogue on promoting cultural values that protect and empower women and girls by men organized by Nigeria’s first female radio, WFM Station and Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation with support from Ford Foundation on Tuesday came out with number of solutions to address the menace. The meeting hosted by Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland Oba (Dr.) Babatunde …

A meeting of All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in Ojokoro Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Lagos State, was disrupted on Monday following protests over the alleged imposition of a chairmanship candidate ahead of the 12 July Lagos Council elections. The meeting, which began peacefully at 4 pm at 7, Ijaoye Street, quickly escalated when some aggrieved party members and leaders …

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commenced the training of its officers and stakeholders on automated transire. The move is one of the bold steps recently embarked upon by the Comptroller General of the service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi towards modernizing its operations. According to the Customs boss, the initiative aims to improve movement of goods across Nigeria’s borders, leveraging cutting-edge …

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), along with major stakeholders in the country’s oil and gas sector, met in Abuja on Wednesday to discuss and fine-tune issues related to domestic crude supply obligations between producers and refiners. The meeting aimed to enhance Nigeria’s energy security. The gathering, which has become routine, presented a platform for the management of NUPRC, …

The federal government’s proposal to adopt a 12-year education system has sparked mixed reactions from stakeholders in the country. While some believe the change will enhance the quality of education and better prepare students for the future, others have raised concerns about its impact on the existing educational structure. At the 2025 Extraordinary National Council of Education meeting in Abuja …

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has called for a significant reduction in human interference in the process and implementation of public procurement. The NCAA boss made this call on Thursday at a one-day symposium on public procurement, focusing on due process in Nigeria and global best practices, held in Lagos. While highlighting …

As preparations intensify for the 2025 ECOWAS Abuja International Marathon, key figures in the sports and fitness industry have expressed their eagerness to volunteer and contribute to the event’s success. The marathon, set for 1 March is part of activities to celebrate ECOWAS’ 50th anniversary. With thousands of runners expected to participate in the 21-kilometre half marathon and the 5-kilometre …