Cyber Culture Interface, a pioneering initiative of PARAC Concepts and Solutions, has been recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity education, securing a coveted spot among the YALI 100 cohort. Founder Olalekan Ilori will share his expertise at the Africa Tech Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 11-14, 2024. Recently, Cyber Culture Interface […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to equipping Nigerian youth with vital digital skills during his visit to Teesas Education Learning Centre Lekki. This centre is one of the Applied Learning Clusters (ALC) of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a flagship initiative of the Federal […]
The Lagos State Government has made a significant move in addressing climate change by partnering with Access Bank and Carbonivity at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This strategic collaboration aims to drive climate investment and promote sustainable development in Africa’s largest city. With Lagos facing complex climate challenges amidst […]
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has intensified his call for immediate global climate action and robust funding to support vulnerable nations in a dire warning at the 2024 Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku. Declaring that “the era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived,” Guterres emphasized the […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the National Horticulture Research Institute (NIHORT), has empowered 300 youths and women in Lere Federal Constituency, Kaduna State, with skills in tomato and okra production, value addition, and seed production. The training program, conducted by NIHORT, covered a wide range of topics, including nursery practices, transplanting techniques, field management, […]
eTranzact International Plc, a leading financial technology company, has been recognized for its commitment to community development through its Food Connect Initiative. This year, the initiative provided essential food relief packs to over 500 underprivileged women in Lagos State. The distribution event, held at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, aimed to alleviate the economic burdens […]
Oral health, often overlooked, is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. To raise awareness and expand access to oral healthcare in Nigeria, experts in the dentistry field are urging a collaborative approach between the public and private sectors. Speaking during a Press Conference in Lagos, the Founder and CEO of Smile360, Amy Shumbusho, stated that […]
A team of researchers from Lagos State University has unveiled the alarming prevalence of sexual violence in Nigeria. The research, spanning 12 states across the country, uncovered shocking statistics, with a staggering 35% of both married and unmarried women reporting significant experiences of sexual violence. The study, titled “Emerging Patterns and Determinants of Rape: Comparative […]
To uplift vulnerable Nigerians and foster economic stability in Lagos’ Oshodi-Isolo local government area, SOS Children’s Villages (Nigeria) has disbursed N240 million to over 250 women entrepreneurs operating micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. This initiative, executed through eight Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs), aims to strengthen these women’s enterprises, enabling sustainable livelihoods and improved […]
Are you a young Nigerian bursting with creative energy and a passion for the environment? Here’s your chance to make a real difference! The #ClimateActionForStrongerNaija project is searching for its next wave of Social Media Ambassadors. This amazing initiative has already empowered over 165 civil society organizations across Delta, Enugu, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Ondo states. […]
