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Nigeria supports global action on Paris climate agreement, says Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2021 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the international community of Nigeria’s readiness to mobilise relevant stakeholders towards climate action, as well as support for regional, continental and global multilateral initiatives on attaining the objectives of the Paris Agreement. The Nigerian

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Why media is integral in national security – Experts

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2021 0

Experts have identified media one of the major stakeholders in the discourse of national security across all sectors of the country. They made their submissions at a virtual conference organized by Whiteink Institute for Strategy Education and Research Nigeria (WISER) with support from the Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA). In his welcome address, […]

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WHD: Stakeholders urge govt to improve budgetary allocations for health interventions

Ihesiulo Grace 7 April 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the World Health Day, youth leaders and civil society groups from across Nigeria have urged all tiers of government to improve budgetary allocations and timely release of funds for health interventions. Particularly, the stakeholders emphasized the need to prioritize family planning, nutrition, […]

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WTD: Stakeholders warn against increase cases of TB in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe,Abuja  Stakeholders in the nation’s health sector have expressed concern over the  rising cases of tuberculosis in Nigeria Nigeria saying, an estimated number of 18 persons die every hour from TB. To this end, they emphasised the need for a more innovative approach to  curb the menace adding that TB is a deadly disease […]

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Stakeholders seek effective implementation of FGM law

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2021 0

STEPHEN GBADAMOSI, IBADAN Stakeholders have sought for the implementation of the law against the practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) to aid quick and total elimination of the menace in the country. This was the submission of relevant stakeholders at the weekend during a two-day webinar conference organised by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), HACEY Health […]

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Bogoro rallies support for knowledge-based economy

Ihesiulo Grace 1 February 2021 0

Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja The Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, Prof Suleiman Bogoro, has called on stakeholders to galvanise support towards building a knowledge-based economy for the country. Bogoro stated this while delivering a lecture at the 9th Convocation Ceremony of Veritas University, Abuja, with the theme: “forging partnerships

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Reactions as NNPC pledges support for $3.6bn brass methanol plant

Ihesiulo Grace 31 January 2021 0

*It is the right step in the right direction, says Komolafe Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja A key stakeholders in the Nations oil sector has said that moves by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC to ensure timely completion of the $3.6bn Integrated Gas Processing and Methanol Plant in Odioma, Brass Island, was the right step in […]

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Stakeholders chart path to Nigeria’s survival

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2021 0

Nigerians are tired, sack security chiefs now, elders task Buhari Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Stakeholders have again expressed concern over the rising state of insecurity across the country, saying that Nigerians are tired of the seeming inaction of President Muhammadu Buhari in addressing the situation. To this end, the elders under the aegis of Conference of […]

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Stakeholders move to unlock Africa’s agricultural mechanization potential

Ihesiulo Grace 2 October 2020 0

By Philip Clement Stakeholders in agricultural mechanization have called for the adoption of a value chain approach to mechanization as one of the best options towards attaining high productivity in agriculture on the continent. Speaking during a webinar organized by AATF, the stakeholders that included experts in agricultural mechanization, agribusiness, digital

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Stakeholders express worry over 302,467 TB missing cases in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 29 September 2020 0

By Doosuur Iwambe Says, one case of untreated TB can  affect over 15  people in one year Stakeholders in the nation’s health sector have expressed worry over the 302,467 cases of missing  tuberculosis in Nigeria. The stakeholders while stressing the need for immediate action said that one untreated case of TB  can infect more than 15  people […]

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Stakeholders chart ways on domestic tourism growth

Ihesiulo Grace 26 September 2020 0

By Ebere Chibuzor Following the lifting of the ban on business activities in most parts of the country, stakeholders in the nation’s tourism industry have started to brainstorm on ways to improve the economy. With just few weeks into the resumption of businesses, strategic discussions aimed at gearing up tourism businesses have been ongoing among […]

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Covid-19: ASUU, NUT, others list conditions for schools reopening

Ihesiulo Grace 26 June 2020 0

…Tasks FG to provide facilities in schools Critical stakeholders in the education sector have called on the federal government to provide all the facilities required for a safe reopening of public and private schools during this era of the COVID-19 pandemic. The stakeholders, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the Nigeria Union of Teachers […]

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NECLive issues statement on Amendments to National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Code

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

The Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive), Nigeria’s largest annual gathering of creative sector professionals is joining voices with entertainment and media industry stakeholders to condemn the recent amendments to the Sixth Edition of the NBC Code which was announced on May 27, 2020 by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). These amendments, which came without

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Alignment of TCN, GenCos, DisCos critical for improved power supply- ANED

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2020 0

The Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED) says it supports the calls for effective coordination and alignment of all electricity equipment improvement projects being executed by three stakeholders for attainment of the nation’s electricity goals. Its Executive Director, Mr Sunday Oduntan, made the assertion on Wednesday in a statement in Abuja.

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Aviation Ministry consulting stakeholders to forestall hike in airfares – Sirika

Ihesiulo Grace 23 June 2020 0

The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has assured Nigerians that the expected re-opening of the airspace for domestic flights may not necessarily lead to a hike in fares. The Minister who gave the cheering assurance while responding to reporters’ questions at the daily briefing of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 said the ministry has […]

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Ojo-Lanre, tourism stakeholders chart tourism way forward

Ihesiulo Grace 19 June 2020 0

Celebrities in Nigeria tourism sector have expressed optimism that there is light at the end of the tunnel for the sector, Covid-19 pandemic challenges notwithstanding. The Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture, Wale Ojo-Lanre, has urged the Federal Government to create separate Ministry of Tourism to enable the industry thrive better. Ojo-Lanre […]

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Stakeholders worry over FG’s directive to eject SON, NAFDAC from seaports

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2020 0

…Say it jeopardises public safety, urge FG to rescind decision …We have been operating outside seaports – SON Stakeholders have raised serious concerns over the Federal Government’s directive to eject the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the Nigerian Drug Law

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Infectious Diseases Bill: NGF, NLC, CWO, others reject bill at public hearing

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2020 0

…As House bars journalists from public hearing …No external Influence on Infectious Disease Bill- Gbajabiamila The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF), Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Catholic Women Organisation (CWO) led the pack of concerned stakeholders in rejecting the controversial Infectious Diseases Bill being considered by the House of Representatives

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Prioritise menstrual support for adolescent girls, women–UNICEF

Ihesiulo Grace 27 May 2020 0

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has solicited support governments, organizations, parents and other stakeholders, to enable adolescent women and girls have safe, and proud menstrual cycles, particularly during school periods. According to a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday, to celebrate the 2020 Menstrual Hygiene Day, Unicef Nigeria WASH

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Lack Of Transparency In Bids For Oil Fields Discouraging Serious Investors, Stakeholders Tell FG

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2020 0

Stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have said that previous bid rounds in Nigeria’s marginal oil fields revealed a sharp decline in interest from serious investors, both local and foreign. The Stakeholders therefore recommended that terms governing licensing round must be open and transparent, saying this will boost investors confidence. This was part of […]