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Rights

November 28, 2024

Germany supports Nigeria’s fight against human trafficking

Germany organised a seven-day basic training course for operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Abuja.

Victims of human trafficking used to illustrate the story
November 28, 2024

Affordable Housing: IUHF urges FMBN to adopt development bank model

Mark Weinrich, IUHF’s secretary general, said this at a visit to the FMBN’s managing director, Shehu Osidi, in Abuja on Wednesday.

Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria
November 27, 2024

Financial empowerment key to reducing gender-based violence, says foundation

Mr Igbodo advised women to acquire income-generating skills and be financially empowered.

TRAINING ON VOCATIONAL SKILLS (credit: vanguard)
November 27, 2024

NLC lauds Gov Yusuf for implementing new minimum wage

The Nigeria Labour Congress has landed  Governor Abba Yusuf for fulfilling his promise to implement the new N71,000 minimum wage for workers in Kano.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
November 27, 2024

#EndSARS Protesters’ Execution: Lawyer demands arrest of Sanwo-Olu’s aide

“Now that the suspended aide of the Lagos state governor has confessed that the suspects were murdered, the public deserves answers,” said Mr Effiong.

Sanwo-Olu; #EndSARS protesters; Adetunmobi
November 27, 2024

Tinubu advocates social dialogue for labour reforms

President Bola Tinubu says social dialogues on labour reforms are necessary for Nigeria’s development.

President Bola Tinubu
November 26, 2024

Abia residents made 1,238 complaints of rights abuses in Abia: NHRC

The National Human Rights Commission says it has received about 1,238 written complaints on human rights abuses in Abia.

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
November 25, 2024

Shettima reaffirms FG’s commitment to gender equity

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to advancing gender equity through transformative policies

Kashim Shettima
November 25, 2024

CAN seeks policies to protect women’s rights in Nigeria

The CAN chairman noted that the theme of this year is a call for everyone to commit to uniting and advocating for non-violence against women.

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
November 25, 2024

Reps speaker pledges NASS’ commitment to ending violence against Nigerian women, girls

Mr Abbas said the parliament must work with relevant authorities, particularly the law enforcement agencies, to ensure that gender-based violence was curbed.

Tajudeen Abbas