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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 […]

AI Radio Summit Nigeria 2024

In a bid to redefine Nigeria’s radio industry and harness the power of artificial intelligence, the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) and Women Radio 91.7 (WFM 91.7) are teaming up to host the AI Radio Summit Nigeria 2024. Scheduled for Saturday, November 16, 2024, at The Colossus, 4 Sheraton Link Rd, Maryland, Lagos, […]

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 […]

Women Environment Programme Hosts Capacity Building Workshop for Grassroots Women’s Organizations in South-East and South-South Nigeria

By: Harriet C. Ijeomah The Women Environment Programme (WEP), in collaboration with GoodWash Foundation for Health and Environmental Protection, recently organized a one-day capacity building workshop for grassroots women’s organizations in the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The event, held at Newton Hotels in Owerri, Imo State, gathered over 40 civil society organizations (CSOs) […]

MTN CEO Ralph Mupita Elected to GSMA Board, Pushing Africa’s Digital Transformation

MTN Group has announced the election of its President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, spotlighting MTN’s commitment to advancing digital connectivity across Africa. The GSM Association (GSMA), a global non-profit representing mobile operators, plays a vital role in shaping the future of mobile communication worldwide. Ralph […]

Job Vacancy: Finance & IT Intern at WaterAid Nigeria

About WaterAid: WaterAid is an international non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and disease by providing access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene. Since its inception in Nigeria in 1995, WaterAid has significantly impacted vulnerable communities through various intervention programs. With its country office in Abuja, WaterAid operates in Bauchi, […]

The Environmental Impact of Local Food Processing and The Need for Sustainable Solutions

By : Harriet Ijeomah Introduction In Imo State alone, over 2,000 local food processors contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, posing a serious threat to both the environment and public health. Food production and processing—spanning from the initial stages of food handling to packaging and distribution—affect the environment in multiple ways. The diversified nature of […]