The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as a significant but underutilized resource that can drive economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi from the ministry, emphasized the […]
Program Coordinator, Just Economies – Oxfam Nigeria About Oxfam Oxfam is a global movement dedicated to ending poverty and tackling the inequality that sustains it. Our work spans across humanitarian response, development, and advocacy, and we partner with communities, governments, and organizations in over 90 countries. Oxfam aims to empower people to rebuild their lives […]
Nigeria’s Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has achieved a remarkable milestone as one of six finalists for the 2024 WISE Prize for Education. Standing out as the only African organization on the shortlist, AREAi’s recognition underscores its commitment to addressing critical gaps in access to quality education for underprivileged and marginalized communities across […]
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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 […]
