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 […]
The Executive Director of Corporate Services at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Ifedayo Abegunde, has called on organisations and the elite to extend support to the underprivileged, particularly elderly citizens. Abegunde made the appeal during a visit to the Home for the Elderly in Port Harcourt, managed by the Catholic Church. The visit marked […]
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State, Ambassador Bashirah Abdulganiyu, Team Lead of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), condemned outdated practices favoring male children.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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Lagos State government has trained over 300 women, youths, and extension officers on the production and processing of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes. The training, organized by the Lagos State Agricultural Development Authority (LSADA) in collaboration with the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN), was held at the LSADA training hall in Oko-Oba, Agege. Abisola […]
Polaris Bank, in partnership with key stakeholders, has reinforced its dedication to addressing Nigeria’s out-of-school children crisis. Since 2020, the Bank’s intervention programs have provided education opportunities to over 16,000 students, ensuring they have the resources to learn, thrive, and build better futures. With a focus on empowering the girl child, the initiative also adopts […]
Oyo State Programme Officer for the RSSH C19-RM project, Oluseun Adebiyi, has raised concerns about the growing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) at the grassroots, attributing the trend to misconceptions among young men about the issue. Speaking during the December edition of the RSSH C19-RM project meeting in Ibadan, Adebiyi highlighted alarming attitudes toward violence […]
The Federal Government, in collaboration with 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, is set to approve the first phase of the Strategic Catchment Management Plans (SCMP) under the Agroclimatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project. The formal endorsement will take place at a stakeholders’ session in Abuja on Wednesday, following months of extensive […]
Cyberbullying, the harassment or intimidation of individuals through digital platforms, is an escalating issue affecting adolescents worldwide. Often manifesting through hurtful messages, malicious rumors, or embarrassing posts, it can have severe consequences, including anxiety, depression, and academic struggles. Recognizing early signs, such as emotional distress, secrecy about online activity, and social withdrawal, is critical in […]
