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EU Strengthens Economic Partnership with Nigeria, Boosting Trade and Investment

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic growth, and job creation. Speaking at his first press briefing since assuming office, EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Mignot, highlighted the EU’s role as Nigeria’s leading trade and investment partner, with total trade between both regions valued at €35 billion in 2023. […]

African Leaders Urged to Fast-Track Climate Change Law for Sustainable Development

Climate change experts and stakeholders have called on African leaders to urgently adopt the Draft Model Climate Change Law to accelerate efforts in combating environmental challenges across the continent. The proposed law aims to promote sustainable development by reinforcing the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It establishes a legal […]

IDFP Urged Religious Leaders to Lead Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

The International Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has called on traditional and religious leaders to take a proactive role in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across communities in Nigeria. This appeal was made during a one-day Engagement Forum on the development and validation of an SGBV Accountability Framework for Faith-Based Community Actors. The event, […]

Nigeria to Digitize Livestock Sector with Digital Public Infrastructure

The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]

Kogi Allocates 30,000 Hectares of Land to Boost Food Production

The Kogi State Government has expanded its farmland allocation to 30,000 hectares to enhance food production and promote year-round agricultural activities. This initiative was announced by Timothy Ojomah, the Commissioner for Agriculture, during an interview in Lokoja, the state capital, over the weekend. The move aims to strengthen food security in the state while addressing […]

Experts Advocate AI Investment to Bridge Africa’s Education Gap

Experts at the 4th Womenovate World Education Day Conference (WEDC25) have called for increased investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tackle educational disparities in underserved regions across Africa. The conference, held on Friday in Abuja, focused on the theme “Learning for Lasting Peace: Educational Equity Through AI—Tools for Advancing Education in Underserved Areas.” Motunrayo Opayinka, […]

UNICEF Highlights Urgent Need to Combat Child Malnutrition in Northern Nigeria

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised alarm over the severe child malnutrition crisis affecting the northwest and northeast regions of Nigeria. According to UNICEF Representative Cristian Munduate, nearly 5.4 million children under the age of five are suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), with projections showing an increase of one million cases by […]

NAFDAC Launches “Catch Them Young” Initiative to Combat Drug Abuse in Nigerian Schools

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has unveiled a nationwide campaign, “Catch Them Young,” targeting drug abuse prevention among teenagers and youths in Nigeria. The initiative was officially launched on Wednesday at Government Girls Secondary School, Rumuokwuta, Port Harcourt. NAFDAC Director General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, represented by the South-South Zone […]