The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to extend their election monitoring efforts to political party primaries, emphasizing the need to tackle vote-buying and other electoral malpractices. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made this appeal during the Commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with CSOs for 2025, held at its headquarters […]
By Chimezie Ebosie & Harriet C. Ijeomah In Orji, a village in the Umuduru Autonomous Community of Isiala Mbano Local Government Area in Imo State, frustration has been boiling over for years. The youth, fed up with the lack of progress, took to the streets on January 4, 2025, expressing anger while marching toward the […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah Imo State Civil Society Organizations recently gathered to bid farewell to the outgoing State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Ernest Ogbu, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the agency and his dedication to duty. The sendforth ceremony, held at the NAPTIP State […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic resource mobilization to ensure the sustainability of the national HIV response and reduce reliance on foreign aid. The move comes in response to potential shifts in donor policies, including the U.S. administration’s temporary suspension of foreign aid for development programs, which initially raised […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to water and food security, with a strong focus on climate resilience and sustainable water management. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, made this declaration at the 31st National Council on Water Resources and Sanitation (NCWRS) Meeting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He […]
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria and Tomorrow.io to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System. This initiative will provide real-time, location-specific weather alerts to farmers via mobile SMS, helping them make informed decisions and improve agricultural productivity. The partnership aligns with the United Nations’ […]
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State government, has distributed 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative aims to boost food security, enhance poultry production, and support vulnerable groups, including widows and individuals with disabilities. Each beneficiary received 20 Noiler birds, a 25kg bag […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah Youth participation in governance remains a critical tool for fostering community development in Nigeria. To address this, the Catch Them Young Community Initiative, a non-governmental organization, conducted a one-day Physical Action Simulation Workshop in Owerri, Imo State, on January 30, 2025. The event trained over 50 youth leaders from various geopolitical […]
Springfield Agro has inaugurated a $12 million (N18.7 billion) agrochemical plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, to combat pest infestations and enhance agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The facility aims to reduce dependence on imported agrochemicals while driving economic growth in the sector. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, announced during the plant’s commissioning on Wednesday […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) projects that over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, generating nearly 650 million training opportunities. In response, Nigeria is accelerating efforts to close its digital skills gap and expand job opportunities for its youth. To drive this transformation, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has […]
