Aminu Sani Jaji, a Federal House of Representatives member representing Birnin Magaji/Kaura Namoda Constituency, has vowed to collaborate with the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) to advance girls’ education and maternal healthcare in Zamfara State. Jaji, who chairs the House Committee on Ecological Fund, made the pledge during a courtesy visit by a NAWOJ […]
Global beauty and wellness brand Oriflame has partnered with Becour, Energy Peace Partners, and Prado Power to fund a solar mini-grid project in Maijaki, a rural community in Niger State, Nigeria. The initiative, launched in 2023, aligns with Oriflame’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and its goal of mitigating climate change by supporting clean energy solutions. […]
The Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has called off its seven-day warning strike following an agreement with the federal government to address its concerns. MDCAN’s National President, Mohammad Mohammad, confirmed the suspension on Sunday, stating that both parties had reached an understanding on the issues, with timelines for implementation. He added that […]
The Nigerian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to enhance fertilizer production, hybrid seed technology, and agricultural financing. The agreement was formalized at FGV Headquarters in Rio de Janeiro during the G20 Leaders’ Summit, with FMAFS Permanent […]
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children’s rights from the impacts of climate change. This pledge was made during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration held in Lagos on Tuesday. Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, emphasized the significance of […]
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has introduced a blended financing model to address the $180 million agricultural funding gap in Nigeria. Mohammed Ibrahim, the Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, made this announcement during an interactive session with the Agricultural Correspondents of Nigeria (ACAN) in Abuja on Thursday. He noted that the suspension of import duties […]
The National Council for Child Rights Advocate of Nigeria (NCCRAN) has urged all levels of government to establish specialized courts to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and promote amicable resolutions within families. Speaking during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday in Kano, NCCRAN State Coordinator Hajia Aisha Kabuga highlighted the challenges of addressing GBV cases through […]
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Integrated Lancaster Farms and Assetrise Limited to establish demonstration farms nationwide. The initiative aligns with NSE’s strategic agenda to combat food insecurity and create job opportunities. In a statement released during its international conference, the NSE emphasized that the partnerships will introduce […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to youth empowerment as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s development strategy and Africa’s integration goals. Speaking at the 2024 Youth Legacy Conference in Abuja, Shettima highlighted the pivotal role of young people in shaping the nation’s future under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Represented by […]
Harriet C. Ijeomah The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing at the NPC office in Owerri, Hon. Federal Commissioner Prof. […]
