Stakeholders in the Niger Delta oil palm industry have called for urgent action to boost productivity and sustainability in the sector. This was the focus of a high-level meeting hosted by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which brought together over 80 key players across the […]
The European Union (EU) has called on stakeholders, including government agencies, private sectors, civil society, and traditional institutions, to unite in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria. Zissimos Vergos, Deputy Ambassador of the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, emphasized a whole-society approach as key to addressing SGBV during the 10th […]
The National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT), in collaboration with global partners, has launched a two-day training workshop aimed at empowering farmers across Nigeria to produce quality pepper seeds locally. Held in Ibadan, Oyo State, the workshop features theoretical and practical sessions on pepper seed production, field visits, and participatory pepper selection, drawing participants from all […]
Ebube Nonye, a petty trader in Abuja, has spent over 60% of her savings on breast cancer treatment, with her medical journey just beginning. Diagnosed with stage two breast cancer in late 2023 after initial misdiagnosis, Nonye faces immense financial and emotional strain. “I have already spent most of my savings and desperately need support […]
The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is looking for a dynamic and experienced individual to join their team in facilitating cross-regional movement-building and leading key initiatives aimed at strengthening African feminist organising. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in coordinating multi-stakeholder events at both regional and international levels, as well as a […]
Are you an African-led organization committed to making a difference in your community? The StartPoint Grant 2024, an initiative by the African Philanthropy Forum, is now open for applications, offering an incredible opportunity to access funding and expand your impact. This year, five unrestricted grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to local NGOs and […]
Harriet C. Ijeomah In Imo State, the lack of public toilets has become an urgent public health issue, particularly in busy markets and urban centers. This challenge, compounded by the absence of public sanitation facilities, has forced residents to resort to unsafe and unhealthy alternatives. The state, once home to several government-owned public toilets, has […]
Prices of essential foodstuffs, especially farm produce, are surging across Nigeria, even during the harvest season, as rising transportation costs and inflation take their toll. In Owerri, residents link the price hikes to the removal of fuel subsidies. Cassava farmer Chikaodi Igbokwe lamented the skyrocketing costs of moving produce from farms to markets. “Transporting goods […]
As the Internet of Things (IoT) deepens its presence in daily life, concerns over electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure and its health implications are rising. QNET, a global leader in direct selling, addressed these challenges by unveiling cutting-edge wellness products during its Amezcua Product Workshop in Lagos. QNET’s Global Trainer and Category Manager, Bernhard Gaksch, highlighted […]
The Mpox vaccination campaign begins today, November 18, 2024, in seven states across Nigeria, focusing on health workers and contacts of confirmed cases, according to Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA). As of October 27, 2024, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) reported 1,442 […]
