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Visa reciprocity: FG urges U.S.to reconsider its decision
The Federal Government has urged the United States to reconsider its revised visa reciprocity policy, which now limits…
UK unveils digital study, work visas for Nigerians
The UK Government has announced that it will unveil digital eVisas for most Nigerian nationals applying for study…
FG moves to secure cyberspace, boost resilience
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s cyberspace by strengthening cybersecurity resilience against emerging digital…
MRA seeks stronger legal, institutional protections for whistleblowers in Nigeria
By Stanley Onyeka, Lagos Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and…
Stakeholders seek human rights, environmental justice in Niger Delta
Stakeholders, including church leaders from the Niger Delta region, have called for decisive action against environmental and human…
One in four countries report backlash against women’s rights in 2024
The basic rights of women and girls are facing unprecedented growing threats worldwide, from higher levels of discrimination…
FG restates commitment to reform NIS
The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the Federal Government is committed to implementing various reforms in…
NPC seeks climate resilience, data-driven policies to manage population growth
The National Population Commission (NPC) chairman, Nasir Isa Kwarra, has called for urgent strategic investments in healthcare, education,…
Nigeria, ILO launch website, app to combat child labour
The federal government, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO), launched a National Child Labour website and…
Lagos signs organ transplantation, four other bills into law
Lagos State Attorney-General, Lawal Pedro, says the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Bill has been signed into law…