CPWR Concludes Project in Ebonyi… says young girls no longer dying in silence
Nkechinyere Ewa-Okpara The Coalition for the Promotion of Women’s Rights (CPWR), a civil society organization dedicated to advocating for the rights of women and girls, has successfully concluded its three-year project in Ebonyi State, specifically in the Ezza South council area. The peer learning event and project close-out meeting took place on Wednesday, February 19,…
Omga007Agitations Mount For Creation Of Ogoja State
Agitations for the creation of Ogoja from the present Cross River has continued to gather momentum as agitators intensifies mobilization efforts aimed at actualizing the age long campaigns. In furtherance of their quest series ofpublic forum are being organized by stakeholders under the auspices of the Old Ogoja Province People’s Initiative across the country at…
MSS Maitama Elects New Prefects for 2025/2026 Academic Session
By Gloria Josiah Model Secondary School (MSS) Maitama, a renowned Public school in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) known for its academic excellence and discipline, has successfully appointed new student leaders. The newly appointed prefects will serve for the 2025/2026 academic session, taking on the responsibility of maintaining order and upholding the school’s values. At…
NUJ FCT Council, NAWOJ Task Journalists on Amplifying the Voice of SheFarmers
By Sharon Akuboh The FCT Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter, on Thursday 20th February , 2025 called on journalists to amplify the voices of women farmers, shedding light on their challenges, successes, and contributions to Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the SheFarmer’s…
NAWOJ FCT task CSOs, Media to amplify Voices of Women in Peace Building, Hail Women’s Silent Roles
By Sharon Akuboh As global conflicts and security challenges persist, the role of women in peacebuilding and security remains more crucial than ever. Recognizing this, stakeholders across various sectors are calling for increased inclusion and active participation of women in decision-making processes related to peace and security. Historically, women have played a significant yet often…
WCCI Launches Credit Cooperative Union to Drive Women’s Financial Inclusion
By Cynthia Batuta The Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) has taken a bold step toward fostering financial inclusion for women with the official unveiling of the WCCI Credit Cooperative Union (WCCI-CCU) at Merit House, Abuja. Under the theme “She Financial Inclusion,” The event assembled key policymakers, financial experts, and influential stakeholders committed to…
Civil Society Groups Demand Fairness in AGF Selection, Urge President Tinubu to Intervene
By Sharon Akuboh Some coalition of civil society organizations has called for a fair and transparent selection process in the appointment of the new Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene and halt the ongoing process. At a press conference on Tuesday, the coalition, led by Coordinator Fateman Emmanuel and…
FCTA To Reclaim Institution And Research District Lands From Illegal Occupiers
By Remi Johnson The Federal Capital Territory Administration through its Abuja Metropolitan Management CouncilCouncil has vowed to reclaim lands illegally occupied at the Institution and Research District of Abuja. The Director Department Of Development Control, Mr Mukthar Galadima stated this during a Stakeholders meeting with representatives of indigenous communities from Zhidu, Piwoyi and Peace Village…