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. […]
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The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in collaboration with Co-Develop and with generous funding support, has unveiled Phase II of its groundbreaking Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Journalism Fellowship Programme. This initiative, set to kick off in November 2024, aims to amplify public understanding and discourse surrounding Digital Public Goods (DPG) across Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, […]
Alliances for Africa (AfA) is turning the spotlight on 100 remarkable women from Nigeria’s Southeast who are breaking barriers and leading transformative change in their communities. The organization, driven by its mission to promote equality and justice, is calling for nominations of outstanding women making meaningful strides in various fields, including sports, technology, agriculture, leadership, […]
Edo State’s Ministry of Education has taken a giant leap in revolutionizing student certification by launching EdoCert, a digital platform that ensures seamless generation and verification of academic credentials. Powered by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and implemented by Data Science Nigeria, EdoCert promises to improve learning outcomes while addressing issues of fraud, accessibility, […]
Plateau State is well-regarded for its agricultural activities, particularly due to its favorable climate for growing a variety of crops, including vegetables and fruits. Among these, Acha, also known as fonio, stands out as a significant crop, with Plateau being one of the leading regions for its cultivation in Nigeria. Acha is praised for its […]
The Anambra State government has announced plans to reactivate existing dams and enhance irrigation farming through a partnership with the Federal Government under the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project. This World Bank-supported initiative, set to begin in 2025, aims to tackle food sufficiency challenges across the nation. During a meeting in Awka, […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Despite the world’s rapid digital transformation, Nigeria’s education system still lags in integrating technology into primary and secondary school curriculums. According to a January 2024 survey by DATAREPORTAL, over 103 million Nigerians, representing 45.5% of the population, use the internet. However, many Nigerians involved in tech today have no formal education in […]
