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Polaris Bank Targets 50,000 Students with Education Initiative

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 […]

Gender-Based Violence on the Rise in Grassroots Communities; Expert Calls for Empowerment and Awareness

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 […]

Nigeria’s ACReSAL Project to Boost Climate Resilience in Northern Regions

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 […]

Combating Cyberbullying; Proactive Parenting, Awareness, and Action Key to Protecting Children

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 […]

Delta CSOs Advocate Gender-Responsive Budgeting to Tackle SGBV

A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) in Delta State has called on the state government to adopt a gender-responsive budgeting framework to address rising cases of violence against women and children. The coalition stated that implementing such a budget would ensure financial, material, and technical resources are strategically allocated to meet the specific needs […]

NEMA Launches Nationwide Fire Awareness Campaign to Prevent Harmattan Fires

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a nationwide Fire Awareness and Sensitization Campaign to curb fire outbreaks during the harmattan season. The initiative, led by NEMA Director-General Zubaida Umar, aims to equip communities with preventive measures and response strategies to reduce fire incidents. The campaign is being executed through NEMA’s Zonal, Territorial, and […]

GSMA Outlines Key Strategies to Boost Funding for Female Startups in LMICs

The GSMA, a global telecom industry body, has released a report offering actionable recommendations to address funding challenges faced by female-led startups in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Titled “Funding Female Inclusive Startups in LMICs: Recommendations for Investors, Donors, and Funders”, the report highlights systemic barriers hindering women entrepreneurs, including limited funding access, wage discrimination, […]

Nestlé Trains 2,000 Food Vendors on Affordable Nutrition Across Nine States

Over 2,000 food vendors from nine states in Nigeria have been equipped with skills to improve their businesses at the ninth edition of the Business of Food Series, an initiative by Nestlé Professional. The program focused on cost-effective and nutritious alternatives to help food vendors sustain their businesses amid rising economic challenges. Participants were introduced […]

ECOWAS Launches $365m SWEDD+ Project to Boost Women’s Empowerment in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched the Sub-Saharan Africa Women’s Empowerment and Demographic Dividend Plus (SWEDD+) project, a $365 million initiative aimed at promoting gender equality, healthcare, and economic empowerment in West Africa. The project, unveiled on Monday in Abuja, targets five countries: Burkina Faso, Chad, The Gambia, Senegal, and Togo. […]

NiMet Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Climate Emergencies in Nigeria

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to addressing humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. Speaking at NiMet’s 2nd roundtable meeting on “Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,” Anosike called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. Anosike highlighted NiMet’s […]