The Executive Women’s Summit has called for a shift from gender representation to greater participation, influence and economic authority for women in corporate organisations.
The National Association of Persons with Physical Disability in Nigeria (NAPWPD) wants persons with disabilities to occupy leadership positions.
The former vice-president noted that if a political slogan is the reason for their detention, those responsible must explain how wearing a shirt became an offence in a democracy.
The commission’s executive secretary, Tony Ojukwu, made the call at a two-day training workshop for MDA desk officers on Monday in Lokoja.
Favour Richard was arraigned before the Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Tuesday for inciting the public to attack police officers.
At least 23,000 people have already been sent to 29 countries and territories, with agreements now covering 35, and the experts said more are being signed “every day”.
Stakeholders in child protection and justice administration in Kaduna have raised concerns over the growing number of unreported sexual abuse cases involving boys.
The alleged killers, both 77, have been arrested and now face multiple charges of first-degree murder and will appear in court on Wednesday.
The government says it plans to lift five million young Nigerians out of poverty via its skills acquisition and empowerment programmes aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods.
Nigeria’s consulate general in Johannesburg has called for justice over the death of three nationals in separate incidents across South Africa.
