Women leaders push for reserved seats bill, collective political power

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Women leaders, development partners and grassroots advocates have renewed calls for the urgent passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill to boost female representation in governan... Read More

Women leaders warn of backslide on gender equality in Nigeria

Nigeria, Oct. 3 -- Women leaders and gender inclusion advocates have warned that Nigeria risks sliding backwards on gender equality unless urgent steps are taken to expand women's participation in gov... Read More

UNGA80: African leaders' fault foreign aid model, demand homegrown innovation

Nigeria, Sept. 29 -- African leaders and development experts have faulted decades of foreign aid-driven development on the continent, insisting that Africa must chart its own path by investing in home... Read More

Booksellers raise alarm as overwhelming challenges undermine Nigeria's book industry

Nigeria, Sept. 26 -- Booksellers have warned that poor distribution, high transport costs, weak promotion, rising production costs and strained partnerships are undermining the country's publishing an... Read More

Students protest fee hike by Lagos college, give 48-hour ultimatum

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- Students of the Lagos State College of Health Technology have asked the management of the college to reverse a recent fee hike in 48 hours or face mass protests. In a statement s... Read More

NBRP sets to hold its 5th National reading conference in Abuja

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The Network of Book Clubs and Reading Culture Promoters (NBRP) has announced the date and programmes for its 5th National Conference on Reading and Annual General Meeting (AGM). ... Read More

UNGA80: African-led organisations to drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability

Nigeria, Sept. 23 -- As world leaders gather for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) in New York, African-led organisations are preparing to take the spotlight with a high-level side eve... Read More

• «
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5