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LASU Researchers Exposes Alarming Rates of Childhood Sexual Abuse

A team of researchers from Lagos State University has unveiled the alarming prevalence of sexual violence in Nigeria.  The research, spanning 12 states across the country, uncovered shocking statistics, with a staggering 35% of both married and unmarried women reporting significant experiences of sexual violence. The study, titled “Emerging Patterns and Determinants of Rape: Comparative […]

SOS Children’s Villages Empowers 250 Women Entrepreneurs in Lagos’ Oshodi-Isolo with N240 Million Fund for Business Growth and Family Well-Being

To uplift vulnerable Nigerians and foster economic stability in Lagos’ Oshodi-Isolo local government area, SOS Children’s Villages (Nigeria) has disbursed N240 million to over 250 women entrepreneurs operating micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. This initiative, executed through eight Village Savings & Loans Associations (VSLAs), aims to strengthen these women’s enterprises, enabling sustainable livelihoods and improved […]

inq. Nigeria Leads the Way in Edge AI, IoT, and MVNO Solutions

 inq. Nigeria has solidified its position as a leading provider of innovative technology solutions in Nigeria, with a particular focus on edge AI, IoT, and MVNO services. The company’s recent recognition with two prestigious awards at the 8th annual Technology Innovation Awards underscores its commitment to driving digital transformation in the country. Award-Winning Innovation inq. […]

Nigerian Cocoa Farmers Seek Government Funding to Comply with EU Regulations

Nigerian cocoa farmers are facing a critical juncture as they grapple with the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). To ensure sustainability and compliance with this stringent new law, farmers are urging the federal government for substantial financial support. The Cocoa Farmers Association of Nigeria (CFAN) has called on the government to revitalize […]

NatnudO Foods Empowers Nigerian Farmers with New Plant and Entrepreneurial Scheme

Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited’s subsidiary, natnudO Foods, has commissioned a new processing plant in Benin City, Edo State. This initiative is designed to empower local farmers and entrepreneurs, particularly women, to participate actively in the poultry industry and contribute to Nigeria’s food security. In collaboration with Heifer International Nigeria, natnudO Foods has launched the […]

Nigeria Strengthens HIV Fight with U.S.-Funded Vaccine Development Initiative

The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), led by Director-General Temitope Ilori, has announced a landmark initiative to accelerate HIV vaccine development in Nigeria. This groundbreaking project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by the BRILLIANT consortium, is part of the “HIV Vaccine Innovation, Science, and Technology Acceleration […]

FG Unveils Nutrition 774 to Tackle Malnutrition Across Nigeria

The Nigerian government has introduced a new nationwide nutrition strategy, the “Nutrition 774 Initiative,” aimed at combating malnutrition and food insecurity in all 774 local government areas (LGAs) across the country.  The Federal Government announced the program at a roundtable with development partners in Abuja, highlighting the need for food security and improved health outcomes. […]

Nigeria’s Onion Industry Faces 50% Losses Amid Rising Costs and Climate Challenges

The National Onion Producers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN) has reported severe losses in the onion industry, with over 50% of produce lost along the onion value chain. Speaking in Sokoto, Aliyu Maitasamu, who leads both NOPPMAN and the Regional Observatory of Onion Sector in West and Central Africa (ROO/WCA), highlighted multiple obstacles […]