The Delta State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services, and Girl Child Development has unveiled plans to equip young girls with essential skills in digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and business management. Commissioner Orode Uduaghan announced the initiative during a briefing with the Asaba Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), emphasizing its goal […]
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 […]
In a move to improve healthcare services in Rivers State, the West Africa Container Terminal (WACT)-APM Terminals Nigeria has installed solar power systems at two primary healthcare centers in its host communities. The beneficiaries, the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Onne, Eleme Local Government Area, and the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Ogu, Ogu/Bolo Local […]
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reinforced their collaboration to tackle drug trafficking within Nigeria’s maritime domain. This renewed commitment was highlighted during a courtesy visit by NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd), to NIMASA’s Director-General, Dayo Mobereola, at the agency’s Lagos […]
The Kaduna State Government has reiterated its dedication to tackling malnutrition through strategic initiatives and increased funding. Mukhtar Ahmed, Chairman of the State Steering Committee on Food and Nutrition and Commissioner of the Planning and Budget Commission, made the announcement during a nutrition stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna. Ahmed revealed that the state has created a […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and the Advocacy for Policy and Innovation (API) have released a white paper outlining the framework for Nigeria’s proposed Online Harms Protection Bill. The initiative aims to address the growing challenges of online harms and ensure a safe, inclusive digital environment for Nigerians. The white paper, informed by […]
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. […]
Industry leaders at the SPROUT 2024 conference hosted by GoodTenants emphasized the critical roles of technology and infrastructure in advancing Nigeria’s property sector. Held on Thursday under the theme “Pioneering the Future,” the event brought together experts to discuss solutions for challenges in property management, waste management, and urban development. Yemi Stephens, managing partner at […]
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) and the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) have successfully attracted a €300 million investment into Nigeria’s palm oil sector. This initiative aims to revitalize the stagnant industry, enhance local production, and create over 300,000 jobs across the value chain, according to Alphonsus Inyang, president of NPPAN. […]
