Author: Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening social intervention programmes aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians through strategic partnerships with development organisations. In a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations, Janet McDickson Noah, the Ministry disclosed that the meeting with a delegation from the World Bank was held on May 22, 2026, at the conference room of the Honourable Minister to discuss emergency support initiatives and strategies to improve the welfare of vulnerable households across Nigeria.…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has appealed for public support towards the approval of the proposed NYSC Trust Fund as the Scheme marks its 53rd anniversary of nation-building. Speaking at the News Agency of Nigeria Forum in Abuja, Nafiu said the Trust Fund would enable the Scheme to expand its Skills Acquisition and Entrepreneurship Development (SAED) programme and empower Corps Members with start-up capital to establish businesses. According to him, the proposed fund would strengthen the NYSC’s venture services, create employment opportunities for…

The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated operations to combat terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crimes across the country. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, stated this on Thursday during a study tour by participants of the Operational Level Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Regional Security Course 2 (CFTRSC-OPL2) from the National Defence College at the Customs Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja. Adeniyi commended the growing capacity development initiatives within the Service and lauded the…

Renowned Public Relations strategist and Secretary General of the African Public Relations Association, Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan, will deliver the keynote address at the virtual public presentation of “Communicating to Win in Career and Business,” the seventh book authored by communication and brand management professional, Ademola Akinbola. The event is scheduled to hold on Sunday, May 24, 2026, via Zoom from 8:00 p.m. Nigerian and UK time. Interested participants are expected to join the Zoom session using Meeting ID 829 6047 0616 and Passcode 714273. Dr. Ibietan will speak on the…

The Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in addressing poverty and supporting vulnerable Nigerians. According to a statement issued by Director Information and Public Relations , Janet McDickson Noah, the Minister made the remarks on Friday during a meeting with a delegation from UNOCHA led by Danielle Parry at the conference room of the Honourable Minister in Abuja. Dr. Doro noted that both the Ministry…