REDAN seeks review of building laws to avert collapses
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has urged the Federal Government to update National Building Code, stating clear and stiff punishments for culprits of building collapse.
The REDAN President, Mr Akintoye Adeoye, made the call…
EU inaugurates teacher training phase 2 in 6 states
The European Union (EU) has inaugurated the second phase of its education programme – ‘Expand, Integrate and Strengthen Systems (EISS),’ to build the capacity of teachers in Nigeria.
The EU Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ms Samuela Isopi, made thi…
US Peace Institute unveils research on peace-building
United States Institute for Peace (USIP) has unveiled research on peace-building tagged,’Policy Levers for Peace: Sub-National and Local Peace building Mechanisms in Nigeria,’ to stem conflicts in Nigeria.
Dr Chris Kwaja, Country Director of USIP in …
Great Green Wall agency promises to combat desertification
Mr Saleh Abubakar, the new Director-General (D-G) of the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), has promised to combat desertification to ensure sustainable development of dry lands in the country.
Abubakar made the promise in his interact…
Group unveils smartcard to track votes, checkmate election rigging
The Consolidated Alliance for Grassroots Mobilisation (CAGraM), has launched a smart card to mobilise and track votes and curtail election rigging in the country.
Mr Nwosu Emmanuel, Executive Secretary of CAGraM, said this in Abuja at the unveiling, …
Aviation University to inaugurate permanent site in 2025 – Keyamo
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the permanent site of the African Aviation and Aerospace University (AAAU) project in Abuja will be completed within 48 weeks.
Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja duri…
Traditional rulers call for dialogue over protest
The National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), on Thursday, called for dialogue between the Federal Government and youths planning to embark on protest.
Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife and Co-Chairman of the Council, made the call w…
Protest: Arewa centre fears negative impact on national security, stability
The Arewa House Centre for Research and Historical Documentation, says the planned nationwide protest will have potential negative impacts on the nation’s security, stability and development.
This is contained in a Communiqué issued at the end of a O…
