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Rights

July 18, 2025

Nelson Mandela Day: NHRC seeks reforms in correctional centres

The National Human Rights Commission has called for reforms in correctional centres, highlighting the dire conditions across the country.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
July 18, 2025

Leadership not the preserve of any gender: Hadiza Bala-Usman

According to her, there is a need to draw lessons from history and the experiences of iconic figures like Queen Amina.

July 17, 2025

Clubs, nations underpaying women in sports, says UN

Women are also underrepresented in the leadership of professional clubs and federations. Of the 31 federations, women chaired only three.

Female athletes used to illustrate this story
July 16, 2025

NLC strike paralyses govt. activities in Ogun

A correspondent who monitored the strike on Wednesday in Abeokuta observed that most entrance gates were under lock and key.

Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC)
July 16, 2025

NDPC asks court to dismiss Meta’s suit challenging $32.8 million data breach fine

The NDPC had, on February 18, imposed both a remedial fee of $32.8 million and eight corrective orders against Meta Inc.

Meta, Instagram, and Facebook
July 15, 2025

NAPTIP flags off nationwide training on human trafficking data collection

“The reviewed tools were pilot-tested during a training of trainers held in Abuja from July 1 to July 5,” said the NAPTIP chief.

NAPTIP agents
July 15, 2025

Stakeholders in Cross River collaborate to end GBV

Traditional rulers in Cross River on Tuesday harped on the need for concerted efforts in the fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria.

gender-based violence
July 14, 2025

Ogun workers begin indefinite strike over ‘dysfunctional’ pension law

It stated that the decision was reached at the statewide congress held by state civil service workers and organised labour.

Nigerian Workers
July 12, 2025

PVC proof of civic responsibility, not party loyalty: Desmond Elliot

Mr Elliott said this shortly after casting his vote at Onitolo Nursery/Primary School, Unit 009, in Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday.

Desmond Elliot
July 11, 2025

Kalu says improved representation of women will boost GDP by 9%

The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has renewed calls for the urgent passage of the Special Seats Bill.

Benjamin Kalu