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…

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…

Tinubu underscores importance of sustaining democracy

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasised the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions.

The president spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambas…

Moroccan Sahara: Dynamic, Proactive Royal Diplomacy

Rabat – Under the leadership of His Majesty the King, Morocco is pursuing its tireless efforts to assert its legitimate rights over its southern provinces, through the autonomy plan under Moroccan sovereignty, supported by a dynamic and proactive Roya…