The European Union (EU) has extended its climate action efforts to more than 350 local government councils across sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the closing event of the Abuja Urban Lab, Tomasz Gawlik, a representative of the EU delegation, emphasized the EU’s global commitment to addressing climate issues […]
Over 150 youths, including individuals with disabilities, took to the streets of Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday in a rally against the alarming increase in gender-based violence (GBV). The demonstration, led by the Today for Tomorrow Initiative, aimed to draw attention to the pervasive impact of GBV on Nigerian youths and demand urgent government action. […]
Local tractor manufacturers in Nigeria have raised concerns over federal government policies they claim are undermining efforts to boost indigenous production. Despite a push to enhance the agricultural value chain and reduce reliance on imports, industry players argue that certain government actions are sabotaging these objectives. This tension is most evident in the country’s tractor […]
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) have successfully attracted a €300 million investment into Nigeria’s palm oil sector. This initiative aims to revitalize the stagnant industry, enhance local production, and create over 300,000 jobs across the value chain, according to Alphonsus Inyang, president of NPPAN. […]
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced during a signing event in Abuja, aims to empower women entrepreneurs, create jobs, and improve access to finance for women in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has partnered with the Red Cross and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce road crashes in Nigeria. According to FRSC data, the first half of 2023 saw a 14% reduction in road crashes, injured victims, and a 15.5% decrease in fatalities compared to the same period in 2022. Despite […]
Japan has pledged $108 million to bolster Nigeria’s emergency food security and agricultural development. Yuka Furutani, Attaché for Development Cooperation and ECOWAS at the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria, announced this at a workshop for digital extension service providers held in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, organized by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has recognized the media as a vital partner in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At the End-of-Year Media Party, NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori expressed gratitude for the media’s role in raising awareness and fostering critical discussions. “The media’s unwavering support ensures HIV/AIDS remains […]
Agriculture and environment professionals in Nigeria have pledged to combat the growing challenges of climate change with innovative solutions after completing a four-day training organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the ‘SUSTAIN International’ scheme. The training, held in Port Harcourt, focused on equipping participants with cutting-edge skills to enhance agricultural resilience […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
