The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has awarded N10 million to six young agripreneurs under its Farmers for the Future (F4F) Cohort 5.0 programme. This initiative aims to empower young Nigerians with tools and resources to transform the agricultural sector. The grand prize of N3 million in equity-free capital was won by Tolu Ajibola, […]
The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), in partnership with Care International, has called for increased funding to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, WARDC’s acting Executive Director, Emmanuelle Azu, emphasized the importance of financial commitments and sustained advocacy to create a violence-free society. According […]
Several Nigerian civil society organizations (CSOs) have criticized the outcomes of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, calling the decisions on climate finance inadequate and disappointing. The groups expressed their discontent during a media briefing in Abuja, describing the pledges as a missed opportunity to address the urgent needs […]
The critical role of the media in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) took center stage at the 2024 Agenda for Capacity Building workshop, held in Abuja on Monday. Organized by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), the event focused on enhancing media reporting on GBV and emphasized the need for ethical, survivor-centered storytelling. Priye […]
Nigeria’s wheat production is set for a significant boost in the 2024/2025 planting season, following the introduction of a heat-tolerant, super-early durum wheat variety. The initiative, spearheaded by Olam Agri and the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), aims to optimize cultivation during the harmattan season and reduce the country’s reliance on wheat imports. The new […]
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, with a renewed focus on accountability and sustainability. Speaking at the 2024 World AIDS Day (WAD) commemoration in Abuja, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, emphasized the administration’s determination to strengthen the country’s HIV response. He […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched its 16 Days of Activism in celebration of the 2024 International Human Rights Day, focusing on reducing inequality and advancing fundamental rights in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu SAN, highlighted the importance of reflecting on progress and addressing […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to take a stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasizing its destructive impact on families and society at large. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on GBV in Abuja, NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Barrister Williams Dogo, underscored the urgency of addressing GBV, describing it […]
As part of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, schools across Edo State have been empowered to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through awareness and education programs. The initiative, driven by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]
The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Nesreen […]
