Lagos governor highlights urgent need for gender balance, calls for greater participation of women in technical fields
New initiative seeks to de-risk agribusiness investments as officials say government funding alone cannot transform sector
Officials announce new measures to address widowhood challenges as part of broader social welfare reforms
Proceedings halted after prosecution requests new date; defendants face 17-count charge over Katampe District properties
Federal government says move aligns with ongoing efforts to curb illicit financial flows linked to terrorism in the country
Nigeria restates position on safeguarding forests and indigenous land rights in build-up to global climate summit
Incident triggers online debate as Lagos government considers law to curb arbitrary evictions and rising commercial rents
Police deploy personnel after armed men seize wife and son of APC Yauri chairman; state authorities yet to comment
Global health agency cautions that reduction in support could reverse years of progress and threaten lives across region
Nigeria pledges to strengthen environmental safeguards as global climate talks approach, highlighting ongoing forest conservation efforts