By Harriet Ijeomah As innovation and the need for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) continues to evolve, the demand for skilled professionals in these fields is soaring. Yet, despite the critical importance of STEM, there remains a significant gender imbalance globally. In many countries, including Nigeria, women are still vastly underrepresented in STEM disciplines, […]
According to the food index report of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Global food prices have eased marginally in July as a decrease in cereals outweighed increase in vegetable oil, meat products and sugar, The report, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.8 points in July, down from 121.0 points […]
By Harriet Ijeomah The Advocacy For Alleged Witches (AfAW), a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the rights of individuals accused of witchcraft, has renewed its calls for the end of witch hunts in Nigeria and across Africa. To commemorate the World Day Against Witch Hunts celebrated every 10th August, AfAW highlighted the ongoing human rights […]
Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AFAW) invites members of the public to her seminar on Challenging the Role of Religious Leaders in Witch Hunts in Imo State. Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024. Time: 9:00am Prompt Venue: Villa Maria Guest House, Wetheral Road, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria. Do not miss out!!!
Are you a journalist or editor in Nigeria, Ghana, or The Gambia with relevant experience in investigative and accountability reporting? This call is for you! CJID, in collaboration with the Centre for Investigative Journalism, is inviting pitches for cross-border investigative stories under the Open Climate Reporting Initiative. To apply, visit: www.bit.ly/CJIDOCRI The application portal will […]
Are you a journalist or editor in Nigeria, Ghana, or The Gambia with relevant experience in investigative and accountability reporting? This call is for you! CJID, in collaboration with the Centre for Investigative Journalism, is inviting pitches for cross-border investigative stories under the Open Climate Reporting Initiative. To apply, visit: www.bit.ly/CJIDOCRI The application portal will […]
The Global Youth Climate Training Programme (GYCT) is a free capacity-building program that equips people aged 16–35 with the knowledge and confidence necessary to engage in international climate policy. The training is a free, virtual, structured training on climate policy with a chance to attend COP29. GYCT, with the kind support of the ClimateWork Foundation, […]
In the bid to promote agricultural productivity, the Central Bank of Nigeria’s initiative known as the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL Plc.), has just concluded a comprehensive capacity-building programme. This programme training is targeting lead farmers and extension agents across the states of Imo, Sokoto, Kwara, and Oyo, to enhance financial […]
Invictus Africa calls for State Research Consultants (SRCs) in locations such as Ebonyi, Enugu, Jigawa, Kano, Nasarawa, Zamfara, and Abuja to collect data and gather evidence for the next edition of the Womanity Index (GBV) for the annual assessment of subnational governments based on their performance in preventing and responding to gender-based violence. Requirements: The […]
The Africa Centre For Energy Policy is calling for applications for 7th Cohort of its Next Generation Resource Governance Leadership Program. This internship program builds a pipeline of young pan-African leaders to provide a sustainable path for good governance. The applicant must be a young African who demonstrates a passion for ensuring that the vast […]
