The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children’s rights from the impacts of climate change. This pledge was made during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration held in Lagos on Tuesday. Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, emphasized the significance of […]
The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has introduced a blended financing model to address the $180 million agricultural funding gap in Nigeria. Mohammed Ibrahim, the Executive Secretary/CEO of NADF, made this announcement during an interactive session with the Agricultural Correspondents of Nigeria (ACAN) in Abuja on Thursday. He noted that the suspension of import duties […]
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Stakeholders in the Niger Delta oil palm industry have called for urgent action to boost productivity and sustainability in the sector. This was the focus of a high-level meeting hosted by the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, which brought together over 80 key players across the […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, has unveiled a state-of-the-art fish hatchery facility in Calabar, Cross River State. This facility has the capacity to produce over 20 million juveniles annually, with five million produced every quarter. The hatchery features a fully functional laboratory, classrooms for lectures, and serves as a research center. […]
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, led by Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, is spearheading a nationwide campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from November 25 to December 10, 2024. This initiative is part of the United Nations’ 16 Days of Activism, themed “Towards Beijing +30: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls”. The campaign aims to […]
Cyber Culture Interface, a pioneering initiative of PARAC Concepts and Solutions, has been recognized for its innovative approach to cybersecurity education, securing a coveted spot among the YALI 100 cohort. Founder Olalekan Ilori will share his expertise at the Africa Tech Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, from November 11-14, 2024. Recently, Cyber Culture Interface […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, aiming to accelerate the development of AI talent across the country. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s drive to equip Nigerian youth, especially the under and unemployed, with essential AI skills. This grant […]
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing rural electrification through renewable energy projects, as the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) inaugurated a 100kWp Solar Hybrid Mini-Grid in the Uhuafor Nomeh community, located in Enugu State’s Nkanu East Council Area. REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu, represented by the agency’s Executive Director of the Rural Electrification […]
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for increased female representation in Nigerian politics. He made this appeal at an international legislative dialogue focused on women and constitutional amendment. Abbas emphasized the importance of women’s voices in shaping the nation’s future. He cited global examples like Rwanda, where women hold significant […]
