Stakeholders advocate increased women representation in governance

The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in collaboration with the Canadian Government, has canvassed greater representation of women in leadership and political roles across the country. The Institute bemoaned the glaring gender gap in Nigeria’s existing political environment, noting that women only make up 10 percent of members of the National Assembly, … Read more

Iwuanyanwu will be remembered as a successful captain of industry – Umahi

Minister of Works David Umahi has described late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, former President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, as a man that championed the cause of nation-building and ethical rebirth with unwavering passion. In a statement he personally signed, Umahi stated that Iwuanyanwu until his death, “desired a progressive Nigeria that blossoms in peace, prosperity, unity, and … Read more

Nigerians need to know – Coalition urges FG, NNPCL to address issues in oil sector

The Coalition for Change in Nigeria, CCN, has called on the Federal Government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, to immediately address three critical issues affecting the nation’s oil and gas sector. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, convener of the coalition, Dr. Emmanuel Agabi emphasised the need for transparency … Read more

IYC gives Exxonmobil 7 days to clean up oil spill, pay compensation in Akwa Ibom

Following the recent oil spill in Ibeno community, Akwa Ibom State, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has issued a seven days ultimatum to ExxonMobil, asking the oil company to carry out a thorough clean up exercise and initiate a procedure for compensation. The IYC added that in pursuit of clean, habitable and favourable environment within … Read more

Trump’s Maga coin surges by 46.9% after assassination attempt in Pennsylvania

Barely 24 hours after former United States President Donald Trump’s assassination attempt in Butler Pennsylvania, Trump-inspired MAGA coin, a meme coin surged by 46.9 percent to $9.30 from $6.31. This is according to Gecka’s data on Sunday. The data showed that the surge in the price of value of Maga coin made its market capitalization … Read more