Nigeria’s food security is under significant strain as production of staple crops like maize, paddy rice, and soybean is set to decline by an average of 13% in 2024, primarily due to skyrocketing fertilizer costs and adverse climate conditions. The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report warns of a 5.6% drop in maize production, which will […]
At the launch of the 2025 Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF25) in Lusaka, Zambia, Paradigm Initiative’s Executive Director, ‘Gbenga Sesan, highlighted the importance of protecting the internet as the last significant civic space available in the Global South. Sesan urged African countries to prioritize safeguarding this space, emphasizing the “fierce urgency” of defending civic […]
Dynamo Group of Companies has flagged off a bold initiative, ‘Operation Agriculture by Force,’ aimed at tackling poverty and food insecurity amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. The launch event, held at the company’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, drew government officials, business leaders, and educators who commended the effort. The company’s Managing Director, Aneto Onyema, highlighted […]
In a bold move to reduce maternal mortality and improve healthcare access in underserved regions, the Lagos State Ministry of Health has launched a partnership with the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) under the Rural Emergency Services and Maternal Transportation (RESMAT) program. This World Bank-funded initiative, designed to support emergency medical services […]
The Imo chapter of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) recently elected a new executive team in a peaceful and well-organized election held at the Golden Crown Hotel in Imo State on November 3, 2024. Out of 68 registered members who turned out for the vote, Dr. Patrick Iwuchukwu emerged as the new chairman, securing 35 […]
The Kaduna State has issued a clarion call for the Northern region of Nigeria to confront the urgent challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at the regional conference on climate change-induced conflicts, he emphasized that climate change is not merely an environmental issue but a significant threat that could destabilize nations, exacerbate inequalities, and incite […]
In a significant step towards enhancing national security, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has received SECTA Rechargeable Security LED Flashlight Kits from the Chris Igbokwe Foundation. This partnership aims to bolster the safety and security of lives and properties while improving surveillance of critical national assets. Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor […]
Womanifesto, a coalition comprising over 300 women-led organizations and civil society groups, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive concerning the release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. In an open letter signed by notable organizations including 9jafeminista, Action Aid Nigeria, and the Ade Grange Child Foundation, the coalition […]
The Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW), a dedicated non-governmental organization, has successfully launched a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshop aimed at empowering 60 female secondary school students in Southern Kaduna. This initiative seeks to equip young girls with critical skills in science and technology, addressing the pressing need for increased […]
Global water experts are raising alarm on the mounting water crisis, warning that by 2050, over half of the world’s food production and economic stability could be at risk if current water management issues persist. According to a report by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water, lack of effective water policies could result […]
