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Experts Advocate Domestic Growth, Infrastructure, and Youth Empowerment for Nigeria’s Economic Stability

Economists and industry leaders have stressed the importance of prioritizing domestic economic growth, infrastructure development, and developmentto drive Nigeria’s sustainable growth in 2025. This call was made at the Meristem 2025 Economic Outlook event in Lagos, which brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to discuss strategies for achieving economic stability.  Tope Fasua, Special Adviser […]

Nigeria and Rwanda to Collaborate on Tackling Plastic Pollution and Environmental Sustainability

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) is set to collaborate with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria on advancing environmental sustainability.  This initiative follows a meeting in Abuja between NESREA’s Director General,  Innocent Barikor, and Rwanda’s High Commissioner, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo. The discussions focused on sharing expertise and experiences, particularly in combating […]

Lawmakers Advocate Higher Agricultural Budget to Boost Food Security

The National Assembly’s joint Senate and House Committees on Agricultural Production and Services have called for a gradual increase in Nigeria’s agricultural budget to enhance food security. This advocacy was made during a 2024 budget performance review and presentation of the 2025 budget proposal by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, […]

ANWBN Launches Program for Widows and Entrepreneurs in Lagos

The Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) has unveiled a new initiative to empower widows, women entrepreneurs, and vulnerable women in Lagos. The program, named Women Economic Empowerment for Widows, Women Entrepreneurs, and Vulnerable Women (WEE 4 3WS), aims to equip women with the tools and resources needed for business success. At the launch […]

Nigeria Champions Climate-Smart Agriculture, Green Energy Transition

Nigeria has pledged to adopt climate-smart agricultural practices and advance its energy transition as part of efforts to combat climate change and achieve sustainable development. The announcement came during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, a global summit focused on addressing environmental challenges. The government outlined its strategy to diversify energy sources, reduce reliance on fossil […]

BBYDI Urges Parents to Ensure Gender Equality in Education, Opportunities

Parents have been called upon to ensure equal opportunities for male and female children to foster a more productive society. Speaking at a gender justice and inclusiveness dialogue in Ilorin West, Kwara State, Ambassador Bashirah Abdulganiyu, Team Lead of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), condemned outdated practices favoring male children. Ambassador Abdulganiyu stressed […]

Kaduna CSOs, Media Push Reforms on Teacher Shortages, Out-of-School Children

Civil society organisations (CSOs) and media representatives in Kaduna State, under the Beta Nigeria Education Campaign, have committed to addressing critical education challenges, including teacher shortages, out-of-school children (OOSC), and weak accountability in the education sector. As part of their efforts, stakeholders conducted advocacy visits to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the […]

Nigerian Government Targets Unethical Health Ads on Social Media

The Federal Government of Nigeria has issued a stern warning to individuals and organizations against promoting unlawful and unverified health advertisements on social media platforms, particularly Instagram and Facebook, owned by Meta Incorporated. In a statement signed by Olalekan Fadolapo, Director General of the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON), the government highlighted the health […]