International Literacy Day and public libraries

September 8, 2023 Daniel Ighakpe 0

September 8 of every year is observed as ‘International Literacy Day’. The theme for the 2023 International Literacy Day is: “Promoting literacy for a world in transition: Building the foundation for sustainable and peaceful societies.” This theme will, among other things, highlight how developing the ability to read and write, as well as developing numeracy skills, can engender inclusiveness and Read More

Amnesty International, others seek end to corporal punishment for children in schools, home

As part of the ways to end violence against children in educational institutions across the country, Amnesty International, Nigeria and other civil society organisation call for the complete abolishment of corporal punishment in schools and at home. The Human Rights Researcher, Amnesty International, Nigeria , Fisayo Aransiola Fakayode at the concluded One -day Stakeholders Dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children Read More

International Alert-Nigeria tasks stakeholders to insist on answers to election promises

March 29, 2023 Admin III 0

The International Alert-Nigeria has called on stakeholders across the country to push that the pre-conditions for peace and stability are well emphasized and institutions are able to be held accountable where the people are demanding answers for why what was promised with the elections hasn’t met the aspirations of the population. The Country Director, Paul-Bemshima Nyulaku at the National Stability Read More

Women’s health in Nigeria and International Women’s Day 2023

March 24, 2023 Victor Okeke 0

Women’s health is an important issue in Nigeria, and International Women’s Day 2023 provides an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for the improvement of women’s health in the country. In Nigeria, women face a number of health challenges, including high rates of maternal mortality, inadequate access to reproductive health services, and a prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). According Read More

World Wildlife Day: Our obligation to protect the endangered species

March 22, 2023 Matthew Ma 0

“A drive-through of these parks a few years ago left me amazed at the wonders of nature and the brilliant concept of this park. Asides from the excitement presented by the park, the state of the Parks is nothing to write home. The bushes are overgrown and poorly maintained. The facilities are in varying states of disrepair, while the administrative Read More

Cyber threats: Mounting warning for financial firms

March 16, 2023 Admin III 0

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a blog post has said that Cyber attackers continue to target the financial sector. What will happen when an attack takes down a bank or other critical platform, locking users out of their accounts? DAVID AGBA reports. Migration to online process With businesses and organisations migrating their operations online, it’s no surprise that cyber Read More

Women’s health in Nigeria and International Women’s Day 2023

March 15, 2023 Victor Okeke 0

Women’s health is an important issue in Nigeria, and International Women’s Day 2023 provides an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for the improvement of women’s health in the country. In Nigeria, women face a number of health challenges, including high rates of maternal mortality, inadequate access to reproductive health services, and a prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). According Read More

Women’s health in Nigeria and International Women’s Day 2023

March 9, 2023 Victor Okeke 0

Women’s health is an important issue in Nigeria, and International Women’s Day 2023 provides an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for the improvement of women’s health in the country. In Nigeria, women face a number of health challenges, including high rates of maternal mortality, inadequate access to reproductive health services, and a prevalence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C). According Read More

International Women’s Day: The role of technology in promoting gender inclusion

March 9, 2023 Hajara Abdullahi 0

International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated annually on March 8 to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women and to advocate for gender equality. The first International Women’s Day was observed in 1911, and it has since grown into a global celebration of women’s achievements and a call to action for advancing women’s rights. Technology can play Read More

India’s push to regulate crypto gains IMF, U.S. support at G20

March 1, 2023 David Agba 0

A push by Group of 20 (G20) president India to regulate cryptocurrencies gained support from both the International Monetary Fund and the United States on Saturday as finance chiefs of the bloc wrap up two-days of talks. India has said it wants a collective global effort to deal with problems posed by cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, and the finance ministry Read More

Naira scarcity: Policy House International expresses concern over implications affecting Nigerians&nbsp

February 15, 2023 Adeola Akinbobola 0

  Policy House International has expressed concern over the implications affecting the masses due to the scarcity of naira across the country. The Executive Director, Taiwo Akerele in an interview with Blueprint recently stated that the cashless policy is very hard on the masses and the technology is weak and the online transactions are hanging adding that the Nigerian banking Read More