Women in Technology in Nigeria (WITIN) has emerged as the winner of the 2024 Inspiring Women in Science Outreach Award. The organization was recognized for its efforts in promoting girls’ representation in STEM education through its Girls STEM Clubs and Outreaches program. The award, presented by Nature in partnership with The Estée Lauder Companies, acknowledges […]
In commemoration of World Diabetes Day 2024, Somolu General Hospital in Lagos organized a free medical outreach to promote diabetes awareness and encourage healthy living. The event, held on Thursday, offered complimentary screenings, medical consultations, and educational sessions to help residents understand the importance of managing and preventing diabetes. According to the International Diabetes Federation, […]
In a bid to promote food security and enhance agricultural production, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has distributed 30 new tractors to farmer groups across the state’s 13 local government areas. This initiative is part of the state government’s efforts to transition from traditional farming to mechanized agriculture. The governor announced the distribution at the […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to protecting children’s rights and ending violence against them at the inaugural Global Conference on Ending Violence Against Children in Bogota, Colombia. Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, led the Nigerian delegation, comprising 1,600 participants, 143 ministers, and 93 countries, with a pledge to drive transformative change. The minister emphasized […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has stated the country’s commitment to leveraging science and technology to improve the lives of its citizens, particularly in food and nutrition security. Speaking at the 8th Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology (OFAB) Media Award in Abuja, Nnaji emphasized that Nigeria’s development through science and technology […]
The Rivers State government has announced its commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV), aiming to reduce its prevalence to between 5 and 10 percent. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Ilamu Arugu, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Multi-Stakeholders Action Committee on GBV prevention for their selfless efforts and cooperation. The committee, funded by Action-Aid […]
Cyber Culture Interface, a pioneering initiative of PARAC Concepts and Solutions, has been recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity education, securing a coveted spot among the YALI 100 cohort. Founder Olalekan Ilori will share his expertise at the Africa Tech Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 11-14, 2024. Recently, Cyber Culture Interface […]
The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, ‘Bosun Tijani, reaffirmed the government’s dedication to equipping Nigerian youth with vital digital skills during his visit to Teesas Education Learning Centre Lekki. This centre is one of the Applied Learning Clusters (ALC) of the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme, a flagship initiative of the Federal […]
The Lagos State Government has made a significant move in addressing climate change by partnering with Access Bank and Carbonivity at the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. This strategic collaboration aims to drive climate investment and promote sustainable development in Africa’s largest city. With Lagos facing complex climate challenges amidst […]
The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has intensified his call for immediate global climate action and robust funding to support vulnerable nations in a dire warning at the 2024 Climate Change Conference (COP 29) in Baku. Declaring that “the era of global warming has ended; the era of global boiling has arrived,” Guterres emphasized the […]
