The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF), in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State government, has distributed 2,000 five-week-old Noiler chickens to 100 smallholder poultry farmers. This initiative aims to boost food security, enhance poultry production, and support vulnerable groups, including widows and individuals with disabilities. Each beneficiary received 20 Noiler birds, a 25kg bag […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah Youth participation in governance remains a critical tool for fostering community development in Nigeria. To address this, the Catch Them Young Community Initiative, a non-governmental organization, conducted a one-day Physical Action Simulation Workshop in Owerri, Imo State, on January 30, 2025. The event trained over 50 youth leaders from various geopolitical […]
Springfield Agro has inaugurated a $12 million (N18.7 billion) agrochemical plant in Sagamu, Ogun State, to combat pest infestations and enhance agricultural productivity in Nigeria. The facility aims to reduce dependence on imported agrochemicals while driving economic growth in the sector. Narain Chanrai, chairman of Kewalram Chanrai Group, announced during the plant’s commissioning on Wednesday […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) projects that over 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa will require digital skills by 2030, generating nearly 650 million training opportunities. In response, Nigeria is accelerating efforts to close its digital skills gap and expand job opportunities for its youth. To drive this transformation, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI) has […]
The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s sustainable development, economic growth, and job creation. Speaking at his first press briefing since assuming office, EU Ambassador to Nigeria, Mignot, highlighted the EU’s role as Nigeria’s leading trade and investment partner, with total trade between both regions valued at €35 billion in 2023. […]
Climate change experts and stakeholders have called on African leaders to urgently adopt the Draft Model Climate Change Law to accelerate efforts in combating environmental challenges across the continent. The proposed law aims to promote sustainable development by reinforcing the principles of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It establishes a legal […]
The International Dialogue Forum for Peace (IDFP) has called on traditional and religious leaders to take a proactive role in combating Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across communities in Nigeria. This appeal was made during a one-day Engagement Forum on the development and validation of an SGBV Accountability Framework for Faith-Based Community Actors. The event, […]
By Ajuzie chizoba An American based and a worthy Son of Amiyi Akah Autonomous community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo, Hon. Joe- Blaise Nnaemeka Akanazu , a philanthropist, international development expert, writer and Insurance guru , has unveiled his book titled “Soul and Spirit” a motivational and educational poems. While […]
The Enugu State Government has launched ultrasound services at Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in a bid to enhance maternal and child healthcare. The Enugu State Primary Health Care Development Agency announced the initiative on its official Facebook page, noting that the services will initially be available at PHCs in Abakpa and Asata every Tuesday from […]
The federal government has unveiled plans to adopt Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to modernize the livestock sector, enhancing tracking, transparency, and efficiency across the value chain. This initiative, announced by the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, is part of a broader effort to transform agriculture and boost Nigeria’s position in global livestock markets. In […]
