Traditional rulers play a pivotal role in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) due to their significant influence within communities, according to Ajibola Ijimakinwa, Lagos State Project Coordinator for the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC). Speaking at a town hall meeting held at the palace of the Olu of Epe, Oba […]
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) and the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have unveiled a transformative collaboration to integrate Nigeria’s cultural and creative industries with its growing digital innovation ecosystem. The partnership, anchored by the Innovate, Create, Empower (ICE) program, aims to train 2 million Nigerians in cultural and digital skills […]
The Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Yusuf Tanko Sununu, marked a productive weekend in Plateau State by launching the Renewed Hope Agricultural Empowerment Project (REHAEPI) in Kwall, Bassa Local Government Area, and distributing relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Bokkos. During the REHAEPI flag-off, Sununu emphasized the initiative’s alignment […]
As the holiday season draws near, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has urged Nigerians to stay vigilant against counterfeit and adulterated products, particularly drinks, which see a spike in circulation during the festivities. healthDirector-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, issued the warning during a forum organized by the News Agency of Nigeria […]
Harriet C. Ijeomah The Imo State National Orientation Agency (NOA) has launched a robust sensitization campaign addressing critical societal issues, including security consciousness, the get-rich-quick Sydrome, and the promotion of civic responsibilities. The event also marked World HIV Day, World Human Rights Day, and discussions around Tax Reform Bills, signaling a broad approach to national […]
The Vital Role of Soil in Our Lives World Soil Day serves as a critical reminder of the invaluable role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. From nourishing our food to regulating the water cycle and balancing the carbon cycle, soil is at the heart of global ecosystems. Approximately 95% of food production relies […]
The Imo State National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off a nationwide sensitization campaign addressing five critical issues—World AIDS Day, Security Sensitization, Discouraging the Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, World Human Rights Day, and the Tax Reformation Bill—which are central to Nigeria’s well-being, unity, and development. This was disclosed during a press briefing in Owerri on December 5, […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its State2State program, hosted a one-day stakeholder engagement at the Kebbi State College of Nursing, Birnin Kebbi, to address gender-based violence (GBV). The event focused on assessing responses, actions, and solutions to combat GBV, which affects women, girls, and even boys across the state. USAID’s Gender […]
Yabacon Africa is set to empower creative talents with a N1 million grant during its 2024 edition of ‘Yabacon Meet,’ scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Themed “Innovating For A Brighter Tomorrow,” the event will bring together tech professionals, students, innovators, and investors to explore strategies for navigating challenges and driving innovation in Africa’s tech […]
The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) has awarded N10 million to six young agripreneurs under its Farmers for the Future (F4F) Cohort 5.0 programme. This initiative aims to empower young Nigerians with tools and resources to transform the agricultural sector. The grand prize of N3 million in equity-free capital was won by Tolu Ajibola, […]
