The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide Fire Awareness and Sensitization Campaign to curb fire outbreaks during the harmattan season. The initiative, led by NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, aims to equip communities with preventive measures and response strategies to reduce fire incidents. The campaign is being executed through NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and […]
The GSMA, a global telecom industry body, has released a report offering actionable recommendations to address funding challenges faced by female-led startups in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Titled “Funding Female Inclusive Startups in LMICs: Recommendations for Investors, Donors, and Funders”, the report highlights systemic barriers hindering women entrepreneurs, including limited funding access, wage discrimination, […]
Over 2,000 food vendors from nine states in Nigeria have been equipped with skills to improve their businesses at the ninth edition of the Business of Food Series, an initiative by Nestlé Professional. The program focused on cost-effective and nutritious alternatives to help food vendors sustain their businesses amid rising economic challenges. Participants were introduced […]
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) project, a $365 million initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, healthcare, and economic empowerment in West Africa. The project, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, targets five countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo. […]
Industry leaders at the SPROUT 2024 conference hosted by GoodTenants emphasized the critical roles of technology and infrastructure in advancing Nigeria’s property sector. Held on Thursday under the theme “Pioneering the Future,” the event brought together experts to discuss solutions for challenges in property management, waste management, and urban development. Yemi Stephens, managing partner at […]
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to addressing humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. Speaking at NiMet’s 2nd roundtable meeting on “Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,” Anosike called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. Anosike highlighted NiMet’s […]
Gender-based violence continues to be a significant obstacle to sustainable development worldwide, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. According to UN Women, nearly one in three women globally—approximately 736 million—has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. This staggering figure excludes cases of sexual harassment, emphasizing […]
Smile Train, a global cleft charity, has established seven solar-powered pediatric theatres across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones to enhance surgical healthcare services for children. Nkeiruka Obi, Smile Train’s Vice President and Regional Director for Africa, announced this at the 5th National Surgical, Obstetrics, Anesthesia, and Nursing Plan (NSOANP) stakeholders forum in Abuja, which reviewed the […]
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has announced a $600 million expansion of the cand Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The initiative, which aims to improve rural road infrastructure, includes $500 million in funding from the World Bank and $100 million in counterpart contributions from federal and state governments. Abdullahi […]
Google has launched Gemini 2.0, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, capable of reasoning, multitasking, and acting on users’ behalf under supervision. The new model introduces “Deep Research,” a feature designed to assist with complex topics by generating comprehensive reports. Starting Wednesday, it will be available in Gemini Advanced. Sundar Pichai, CEO of […]
