Tony Ojukwu (SAN), the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), recently revealed that the commission annually receives more than two million complaints but expressed concerns about the inadequacy of its N4.5 billion budget to effectively address these issues. Ojukwu emphasized the financial strain by stating that if each complaint were to be

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the revalidation of Niger State University of Education, Minna. The Acting Executive Secretary of the NUC, Chris Maiyaki, conveyed this announcement during a visit by Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, to the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Maiyaki explained that the institution had initially received conditional recognition as

The Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion at Ojuelegba flyover bridge on the night of Monday, October 2, 2023, from 10pm to 6am. This is in line with plans by the state government to repair the truck barrier at the bridge which was recently damaged again. This is contained in a statement issued by

The Lagos State government has taken a significant step by instituting a complete ban on street trading, hawking, the construction of illegal structures on drainage systems, and the display of goods on walkways throughout the state.  The Honourable Commissioner of the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo Wahab, officially announced this

Adegboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, has revealed that the Nigerian Ports Authority is gearing up to launch full automation and cargo tracking systems. This move aims to enhance the ease of doing business at multiple ports throughout the nation. Oyetola, in a recent event held in Abuja, disclosed this information as

As Erisco Foods threatens to sue the tomato mix reviewer, Chioma Okoli for a staggering N5 billion if she refuses to post an apology letter online, the lawyer representing the customer is prepared to counter-sue. This decision stems from claims that the apology letter was signed under duress. During an interview with Arise TV on

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been told to ensure effective implementation of Part 19 on Consumer Protection, which deals with the Passenger Rights and Responsibilities to tackle unruly or disruptive behaviours among the travelling public. The Director, Zenith Research, Mr. Olumide Ohunayo stated this today during a webinar conference with the theme: ‘Repositioning

The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has provided clarifications on the transfer of N5 billion by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to fund his committee’s activities. Oyedele in a statement posted on his X handle on Friday said the N5 billion mentioned by the immediate past Chairman

Stakeholders in the field of corrections have urged state governments in Nigeria to develop and enforce laws aimed at alleviating prison overcrowding.   The News Agency of Nigeria reported that this call was made during a National Dialogue on Enlisting State Corrections in Nigeria, a collaborative effort between Hope Behind Bars Africa, USAID, and Palladium, held

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has taken steps to lessen the impact of petroleum subsidy removal on Nigerians by launching the Apapa Express, a rapid mass transit passenger train operating along the standard gauge railway line.  The NRC, in a statement issued on Thursday, stated that the primary goal of this initiative is to ease