Global tech leaders are converging to shape the future of AI-powered economies. At the GITEX World Future Economy Digital Leaders Summit, experts are emphasizing the urgent need for governments, corporations, and startups to swiftly transition AI proofs of concept into tangible applications. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and […]
At a recent press briefing on October 11, 2024, Whisper to Humanity, a feminist organization focused on reclaiming safe spaces for girls, announced its new project aimed at reviewing school curricula in four Nigerian states: Imo, Cross River, Ebonyi, and Delta. The organization is advocating for an overhaul of outdated educational content in primary and […]
By Faith Akumegbulem The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has heightened its efforts to educate citizens in Imo State on the importance of upholding Nigeria’s national values and symbols. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to foster patriotism and unity among Nigerians, with a renewed focus on respecting the National Flag, Pledge, Coat of […]
Harriet Ijeomah Abuse in its various forms has become an alarming reality for children in Imo State, Nigeria, where reports indicate a staggering rate of violence against minors. Research shows that approximately six out of ten children in Nigeria experience some form of violence, with physical abuse being one of the most prevalent. This issue […]
About WaterAid: WaterAid is an international non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and disease by providing access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. Since its inception in Nigeria in 1995, WaterAid has significantly impacted vulnerable communities through various intervention programs. With its country office in Abuja, WaterAid operates in Bauchi, […]
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has introduced the framework for the federal government’s comprehensive “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” designed to tackle malnutrition and food insecurity across Nigeria. The program aims to improve nutritional outcomes in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) in the country, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s broader goal of ensuring food security […]
Saro Agrosciences Limited has introduced FarmPropa, a mobile application designed to equip Nigerian farmers with the tools and information they need to improve farming practices and productivity. This new app is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to support the agricultural sector by providing easy access to vital resources, such as product details on Saro’s […]
By Harriet Ijeomah The National Orientation Agency (NOA), Imo State, has called on media organizations to strengthen their partnership with the Agency in promoting its activities and ensuring the public is well-informed about government policies. This appeal was made during a media parley held with journalists in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday, 8 October 2024. […]
Nigeria has once again been gripped by a severe flood crisis, with over 1 million individuals affected across 31 states as of mid-September 2024. The disaster, triggered by unusually heavy rains and the collapse of critical infrastructure, has caused widespread displacement, loss of life, and destruction of homes and farmlands. The country’s annual rainy season, […]
More than 223,097 livestock farmers and producers across 17 states have already benefited from the $546 million Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. Launched in 2022, L-PRES aims to enhance livestock productivity, commercial viability, and resilience through targeted interventions in Nigeria’s livestock sector. […]
