The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the financial sector through stricter regulatory oversight, improved risk management frameworks, and enhanced compliance with global banking standards. In response to the evolving financial landscape, the apex bank is implementing decisive measures to curb financial crimes, boost transparency, and reinforce public trust in […]
Keystone Bank Limited has reinforced its commitment to education in Nigeria through two impactful projects in Kaduna and Ekiti states. The bank recently renovated and fully equipped a block of classrooms at Sarki Sambo L.G.E.A Primary School in Zaria, Kaduna State, under its Educational Support Initiative. The project aims to create a more conducive learning […]
In a bid to strengthen climate accountability and drive sustainable environmental policies, the federal government has launched a Climate Action Index (CAI) to assess, track, and rank climate efforts at the state and local government levels. Director-General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR), Dasuki Arabi, announced this initiative during a stakeholders’ workshop in […]
Faith Akumegbulem Owerri, Nigeria – As climate change continues to disrupt communities in Imo State, journalists are stepping up to drive awareness and accountability through data-driven reporting. In a bid to equip media professionals with the skills needed to harness open data for investigative journalism, Harsco Media & Communications, with support from Open Knowledge Foundation […]
In a bid to end the persistent threat of sit-at-home orders in Imo State, the state’s police command, alongside the military, DSS, NSCDC, NDLEA, Immigration, and FRSC, has ramped up security operations across the state. This joint security effort aims to eliminate any disruption to daily life caused by threats, particularly outside the state’s capital, […]
The Edo State Government has confirmed 13 fatalities from the recent Lassa fever outbreak in the state. Dr. Stephenson Ojeifo, the Director of Public Health at the state Ministry of Health, shared the update in an interview with journalists on Sunday in Benin City. He also revealed that three cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) had been […]
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) issued a stern warning to property owners and residents in the state on Sunday, advising against illegal recycling and scavenging activities in unlicensed facilities. The agency also urged the public to cease indiscriminate sorting, dumping, storing, and trading of recyclable waste both on private properties and in public spaces. […]
The Federal Government, alongside the Bayelsa State government, has joined forces with Zipline, a global leader in drone technology and logistics, to enhance the state’s medical supply chain. The partnership was announced in a statement to The PUNCH on Sunday, following the official commissioning of a cutting-edge Zipline distribution centre in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State’s capital. […]
Organization: Invictus Africa is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting human rights and gender equality through data-driven advocacy. We leverage digital technology, engage stakeholders, and build capacity to drive meaningful change. Location: Nigeria: All 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Status: Contract Research Scope: The Women’s Health Project (WHP) aims to strengthen the […]
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has signed a partnership with WaterAid Nigeria and Armani Beauty to rehabilitate the Akilo Micro Waterworks, a crucial step in expanding access to clean water in the state. The initiative, part of Lagos’ urban water and sanitation access project, aims to provide potable water to residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Council […]
