The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced during a signing event in Abuja, aims to empower women entrepreneurs, create jobs, and improve access to finance for women in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has partnered with the Red Cross and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce road crashes in Nigeria. According to FRSC data, the first half of 2023 saw a 14% reduction in road crashes, injured victims, and a 15.5% decrease in fatalities compared to the same period in 2022. Despite […]
Japan has pledged $108 million to bolster Nigeria’s emergency food security and agricultural development. Yuka Furutani, Attaché for Development Cooperation and ECOWAS at the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria, announced this at a workshop for digital extension service providers held in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, organized by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has recognized the media as a vital partner in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At the End-of-Year Media Party, NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori expressed gratitude for the media’s role in raising awareness and fostering critical discussions. “The media’s unwavering support ensures HIV/AIDS remains […]
Agriculture and environment professionals in Nigeria have pledged to combat the growing challenges of climate change with innovative solutions after completing a four-day training organized by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) under the ‘SUSTAIN International’ scheme. The training, held in Port Harcourt, focused on equipping participants with cutting-edge skills to enhance agricultural resilience […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
At the Climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria has called for increased global funding for climate adaptation to address the growing threats faced by vulnerable nations. The country also pressed for strict adherence to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, emphasizing the urgent need for action. “We need to put adaptation at the forefront,” said Nkiruka […]
Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Enugu have urged immediate action to strengthen accountability, promote justice, and empower communities to combat the pervasive issue in the South-East region. Organized by Women Aid Collective (WACOL) in collaboration with WARDC and Above Whispers, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, the event […]
For over two decades, a community in Kura Local Government Area, Kano State, has faced the challenges of living without electricity. Known for its agricultural output, including maize, rice, and vegetables, the area has seen limited economic growth due to the power shortage. Established in 2001 to resettle flood victims, the community has struggled with […]
The World Bank has approved the establishment of an agribusiness hub in Ekiti State, aiming to accelerate economic growth and improve the livelihoods of local farmers. The announcement followed an inspection of the Ekiti State Livestock Development Centre in Ado-Ekiti by a World Bank Task Team led by Emmanuel Sene. According to Sene, the hub […]
