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SEO Riders: – Port Harcourt housing crisis and forced evictions – CSOs advocate for inclusive housing policies in Nigeria – Nigeria’s 28 million housing deficit challenges Civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised alarms over the escalating housing crisis in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following the demolition of waterfront communities by the state government. Despite appeals,…

A group under the aegis of Renewed All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Council has accused the Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigerian Shippers Council, Barrister Pius Akuta of a various infractions including Anti-Party activities, corruption and double loyalty. The group in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Abubakar Surajo Funtua…

SEO Riders: – Rear Admiral Caleb Olubolade passes away at 70 – Governor Oyebanji mourns loss of Ekiti’s esteemed son – Tributes pour in for former Bayelsa Military Administrator Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Rear Admiral Caleb Olubolade (rtd.), describing him as a “great son” of Ekiti…

SEO Riders: – Dangote Refinery oil marketers dispute 2025 – Nigeria fuel pricing and market control issues – Impact of Dangote Refinery on Nigerian petroleum sector he ongoing face-off between the Dangote Refinery and Nigerian oil marketers has intensified, highlighting deep-seated tensions over pricing, market control, and the future of Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector. At…

SEO Riders: – UNICEF and Katsina youth collaborate on climate action initiatives – Green Rising 9ja movement empowers Nigerian youths against climate change – Katsina State and UNICEF launch environmental sustainability programs for youth In a concerted effort to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability, UNICEF has partnered with the Katsina State Government to…

SEO Riders: – SURWASH advocates for community ownership of water and sanitation facilities in Kaduna – Kaduna residents encouraged to maintain and protect SURWASH infrastructure – Community involvement key to sustainable water and sanitation services in Kaduna State The Sustainable Urban and Rural Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene (SURWASH) programme has called on residents of…

SEO Riders: – Record 83.4 million people internally displaced in 2024 – IOM calls for coordinated global response to displacement crisis – Disasters and conflicts drive surge in internal displacements worldwide The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has sounded the alarm over the escalating crisis of internal displacement, revealing that a record 83.4 million people…

SEO Riders: Professor Oluyemisi Fawole of the Department of Agronomy at the University of Ilorin has emphasized the importance of adopting natural solutions to enhance both human health and environmental sustainability. In her inaugural lecture titled “Intimate Strangers In Soil and Agricultural Sustainability,” she advocated for climate-smart agriculture practices that promote soil health, reduce greenhouse…

SEO Riders: – Lagos housing development 2025 – Affordable housing initiatives in Lagos – Rent-To-Own scheme benefits in Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced the successful delivery of 9,970 housing units over the past six years, with plans to complete an additional 4,052 units currently under construction and 2,224 units in the planning and…

By Oladosu Adebola Oluwaseun President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is embarking on a transformative journey to overhaul Nigeria’s tax systems, aiming to establish a framework that fosters economic growth, reduces poverty, and propels national development. This ambitious initiative, articulated at the 27th Annual Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) in…