The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced during a signing event in Abuja, aims to empower women entrepreneurs, create jobs, and improve access to finance for women in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
Yabacon Africa is set to empower creative talents with a N1 million grant during its 2024 edition of ‘Yabacon Meet,’ scheduled for December 7 in Lagos. Themed “Innovating For A Brighter Tomorrow,” the event will bring together tech professionals, students, innovators, and investors to explore strategies for navigating challenges and driving innovation in Africa’s tech […]
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to reinforce their commitment to gender equality and the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The event, themed High-Level Dialogue: Investment in Gender Equality and Ending Violence Against Women for Rights and Development, was organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with UN Women and the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
