The Federal Government has waded into the growing standoff between state governments and electricity distribution companies (Discos) over who has the authority to set electricity tariffs. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) confirmed on Thursday that it has summoned all stakeholders—including state regulators, Discos, and generation companies—to a meeting in Lagos next week. The forum, […]
The Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, has called on youths across the state to take full advantage of the government’s various empowerment and development initiatives. Ogunlende made the appeal on Saturday during a one-day mentorship programme tagged “Mentorship with HOA”, organised by the Igbogbo Baiyeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA) […]
The Federal Government has unveiled the official digital portal for the upcoming National Youth Conference 2025, also known as Youth Confab 2025, aimed at empowering young Nigerians to actively shape the country’s future through inclusive policy dialogue. Minister of Youth Development, Ayoade Olawande, made the announcement on Monday, describing the initiative as more than just […]
Faith Akumegbulem Owerri, Nigeria – As climate change continues to disrupt communities in Imo State, journalists are stepping up to drive awareness and accountability through data-driven reporting. In a bid to equip media professionals with the skills needed to harness open data for investigative journalism, Harsco Media & Communications, with support from Open Knowledge Foundation […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah Over 500 people took to the streets of Owerri in a solidarity walk to mark the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), raising awareness on the dangers of the practice and advocating for its complete eradication. The event, organized by the Civil Resources Development and Documentation Centre (CIRDDOC […]
Over 50 Investors and 200+ SMEs Converge for Unparalleled Funding Opportunities The city is set to host a landmark event for entrepreneurs and investors alike with the upcoming Investors Fair 2.0, taking place on November 14 at the Oriental Hotel. The event promises to bring together over 50 investors and more than 200 small and […]
In a bid to redefine Nigeria’s radio industry and harness the power of artificial intelligence, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Women Radio 91.7 (WFM 91.7) are teaming up to host the AI Radio Summit Nigeria 2024. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, at The Colossus, 4 Sheraton Link Rd, Maryland, Lagos, […]
Key stakeholders from across Nigeria are set to gather for the launch of the Womanity Index 2024, a epoch event aimed at driving forward efforts to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. Registration is now open for the event, which brings together individuals, organizations, and government agencies dedicated to Gender Based Violence prevention and […]
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 […]
Alliances for Africa (AfA) is turning the spotlight on 100 remarkable women from Nigeria’s Southeast who are breaking barriers and leading transformative change in their communities. The organization, driven by its mission to promote equality and justice, is calling for nominations of outstanding women making meaningful strides in various fields, including sports, technology, agriculture, leadership, […]
