Are you a passionate individual or part of a youth-led organization that’s making strides in driving good governance and resolving key national issues? If your project aligns with these impactful themes, don’t miss out on the Youth Leadership Development Fund 2025 Grant Cycle! This is your chance to secure funding and boost your project to […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for increased female representation in Nigerian politics. He made this appeal at an international legislative dialogue focused on women and constitutional amendment. Abbas emphasized the importance of women’s voices in shaping the nation’s future. He cited global examples like Rwanda, where women hold significant […]
Plan International, a non-governmental organization, has empowered 240 women and youth in Adamawa and Borno states through skills training. The initiative aims to boost their economic capacities and contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the Lake Chad region. The organization recently commissioned a livelihood incubation center in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State to facilitate […]
The National Rubber Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NARPPMAN) South-West chapter has urged the federal government and regional leaders to prioritize the rubber industry to stimulate economic growth and job creation. The association’s Vice President, Oluwatoyin Jeremiah, emphasized the significant economic potential of rubber. “No economy can thrive without rubber,” speaking during the […]
In response to soaring food prices, Nigerian tech startup Egoras has unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to provide low-cost rice to communities in need. The initiative, launched over the weekend, aims to ease financial pressures on households hit hardest by the rising cost of living and food inflation, especially with food inflation […]
MTN Group has announced the election of its President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, spotlighting MTN’s commitment to advancing digital connectivity across Africa. The GSM Association (GSMA), a global non-profit representing mobile operators, plays a vital role in shaping the future of mobile communication worldwide. Ralph […]
HP Inc. has partnered with the Women at Risk International Foundation (WARIF) to address sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in Nigeria by promoting digital literacy and education. The initiative, announced in a statement that the project focuses on equipping young girls with the skills to identify and respond to abuse while empowering them for economic independence […]
With mental health challenges affecting millions worldwide—nearly half of all mental health disorders begin before age 14, according to Nature—adolescents and young adults face significant hurdles in addressing their needs. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, approximately 14.3% of children struggle with severe psychological issues, as shown by research from PLOS. While a range of mental […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its efforts to tackle the circulation of counterfeit and unregistered medicines. This report exposed the widespread availability of fake Seretide inhalers in Nigerian markets just a year after GlaxoSmithKline, the UK pharmaceutical giant, exited the Nigerian market. NAFDAC’s response is part of […]
Nigeria’s Cocoa Farmers Association has unveiled a strategic plan to enhance sustainable cocoa production, focusing on youth entrepreneurship and adherence to the European Union’s Deforestation Regulations (EUDR). The communiqué, released at the National Cocoa Festival in Calabar, Cross River State, emphasizes the critical need for Nigeria to meet EUDR standards to increase foreign exchange earnings […]
