In a significant push against gender-based violence (GBV), the Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International (WfWI) have urged for more funding and collaboration to address GBV in Nigeria. At a recent Lagos event, organized by WfWI in partnership with WARDC and supported by the Ford Foundation, stakeholders emphasized the […]
The Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN) has expressed concern over the rising impact of climate change and natural disasters on infrastructure, emphasizing that sustainable maintenance practices can mitigate these effects. During the 3rd Annual AFMPN Conference in Abuja, themed “The Maintenance Economy and the Built Environment: The Role of Facility Management,” AFMPN President […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has unveiled the 10 Nigerian start-ups selected to receive funding from the newly launched ₦100 million AI Fund, a major boost for AI-driven innovation in Nigeria. Each selected start-up will receive ₦10 million, as announced by Minister Bosun Tijani in September. This AI Fund, created in […]
Nigeria’s average cost of a healthy diet has surged to N1,346 per adult per day in September 2024, up from N1,255 in August—a 7.3% increase according to a new report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN). Analysts and agricultural experts argue that subsidies on fertilizers and […]
The Federal Government has launched a high-tech surveillance control room to monitor Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge and surrounding areas, aimed at bolstering security and rapid response capabilities. Senator Dave Umahi, the Minister of Works, unveiled the initiative during a visit to inspect ongoing infrastructure projects across the southwest. The control center is staffed by a […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing rural electrification through renewable energy projects, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) inaugurated a 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in the Uhuafor Nomeh community, located in Enugu State’s Nkanu East Council Area. REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu, represented by the agency’s Executive Director of the Rural Electrification […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning to Nigerians regarding the illegal sale and distribution of an unregistered condom brand, Foula Condoms, found in Ebonyi and Katsina states. According to NAFDAC’s Post-Marketing Surveillance Directorate, Foula Condoms were discovered in Abakaliki, Ebonyi, and Zango, Katsina, during a recent […]
The World Bank has joined forces with DO Take Action, a prominent non-profit startup dedicated to sustainable development in Africa, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Precious Ebere, Co-Founder of DO Take Action, announced the initiative on Thursday, highlighting its significance in promoting economic growth and gender equality. Officially […]
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), in collaboration with Autodex Nigeria Limited, Afreximbank, and key stakeholders, has officially launched the inaugural Farm, Food, and Allied Technologies Expo 2024 (FARMFATECH). Announced by ACCI President Chief Emeka Obegolu on Thursday, this landmark event aims to revolutionize agricultural innovation and strengthen international partnerships, particularly between Nigeria […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a groundbreaking, phased contactless passport renewal system starting November 1, 2024, in Canada. This innovative service will allow Nigerians to renew their passports online, significantly minimizing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The announcement was made via a video shared on the NIS official […]
