Tosin Kolade

Abuja

Health, Gender and WASH Correspondent at News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Health, Gender and WASH Correspondent with News Agency of Nigeria, Everything media..events and more, all tweets are mine, retweets not endorsement.

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Youth Voice Survey 2025 ‘ll Help Bridge Gap In Governance- Group

6 days ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Collins Yakubu-HammerThe Citizen Commons International, a youth advocacy group, says Nigerian Youth Voice Survey 2025 seeks to shape the future of the country and bridge the gap in governance. Mr Olalekan Oshunkoya, the Executive Director of the group disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday. Oshunkoya also said that the survey was a special effort dedicated to capturing the experiences, opinions, ideas, and thoughts of young Nigerians.
ECOWAS Parliament Seeks Measures To Tackle Private Sector Growth Challenges

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Mark LongyenECOWAS Parliamentarians (MPs) have proposed measures aimed at addressing the challenges facing private sector growth and job creation in the subregion. The lawmakers made this known at the end of a meeting of their Joint Committee on Administration, Finance, Budget, Public Accounts, Macroeconomic Policy, Economic Research, Industry, and the Private Sector on Friday in Monrovia.
FCTA Urged To Prioritise Sanitation In Mpape, Satellite Communities

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Tosin KoladeStakeholders have urged the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to urgently implement a coordinated sanitation and services plan for satellite communities like Mpape, where more than 30 per cent of residents lack access to toilets. This formed part of the key recommendations arising from a meeting held in Abuja to review the findings of a recent sanitation study conducted in Mpape District.
African, Caribbean Leaders To Attend Afreximbank’s Annual Meetings In Abuja

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Okeoghene AkubuikeNigeria is set to host the 32nd Annual Meetings (AAM2025) of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) from June 25 to 27 in Abuja. In a statement issued on Friday, Vincent Musumba, Manager of Communications and Events at Afreximbank, said the meetings would bring together an influential coalition of global, African, and Africa–Caribbean (CARICOM) leaders.
Defence Sector, Startups Partner To Accelerate Innovation Ecosystem

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Olasunkanmi OnifadeThe Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Armed Forces to collaborate with technology-driven enterprises, research institutions, and industry leaders in developing innovative solutions to enhance national security. Musa made this known at the launch of Phase II of the NIGCOMSAT Accelerator Programme 2.0, held in Abuja.
Tinubu Orders Arrests Over Benue Killings

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Muhyideen JimohPresident Bola Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to immediately arrest those behind the killing of over 100 people in Yelewata community in Benue. Tinubu issued the directive on Wednesday while addressing stakeholders at the Government House, Makurdi. A statement by the President’s spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said the meeting involved the SGF, George Akume, traditional rulers, and former Benue governors.
U.S. Visa Restrictions ‘ll Harm Trade Relations With W/Africa — Tuggar - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Mark LongyenAmb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, says the U.S.’ plan to apply visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries is tantamount to creating “non-tariff barriers” that will harm trade relations with West Africa. Tuggar, who is the Chairman, ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) made this known at the 54th Ordinary Session of the MSC at the Ministerial Level in Abuja on Wednesday.
Experts Advocate Inclusive Sanitation For Nigeria’s Development

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Akpan GloryStakeholders in Nigeria’s water and sanitation sector have been urged to adopt Citywide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) approaches to address the country’s sanitation crisis, strengthen public health, and build resilient cities. Mr Timeyin Uwejamomere, Managing Partner of Mangrove and Partners, made the call in Abuja at a capacity-building workshop organised under the African Water and Sanitation Association’s (AfWASA) SAO-CWIS programme.
Ex-Lawmaker Advocates Strengthened Executive-legislative Collaboration

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Uche AnunneA former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the harmonious working relationship among the three arms of government was good for the consolidation of the nation’s democracy. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th Assembly, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.
Executive, Legislature Cordial Relationship Good For Nigeria’s Democracy–Ex-lawmaker - NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA

1 week ago | nannews.ng | Tosin Kolade

By Uche AnunneA former member of the House of Representatives, Chief Sam Onuigbo, says the harmonious working relationship among the three arms of government was good for the consolidation of the nation’s democracy. Onuigbo, who represented Ikwuano/Umuahia North and South Federal Constituency in the 8th and 9th Assembly, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday.