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 […]
Over 21 cooperative societies of farmers and artisans in Osun State have received a financial boost of over ₦120 million, courtesy of the Agboluaje Kajola Foundation. The foundation, supported by a group of philanthropists, also commissioned solar-powered streetlights worth ₦100 million at Igbona Market in Osogbo, Ilare Ijesa, and Ilesa towns. Additionally, newly built lockup […]
The National Tomato Growers, Processors, and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NATPAN) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in reducing post-harvest losses in the tomato sector. Rabiu Zuntu, Chairman of NATPAN’s Kaduna State chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday in Lagos, emphasizing the critical need for government support to address challenges faced by smallholder […]
The Director-General of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), Chinyere Almona, has praised the federal government’s establishment of the National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC), calling it a crucial move to improve credit access for women, youth, and small-scale enterprises. In her New Year address, Almona highlighted the potential of an effectively implemented credit […]
As Nigeria’s population is projected to soar to 440 million by 2050, stakeholders in the food industry are emphasizing the urgent need for collaborative efforts to ensure food safety and sustainability. The Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST), during its Annual National Conference in Kano, stressed the importance of prioritizing food safety to […]
Local tractor manufacturers in Nigeria have raised concerns over federal government policies they claim are undermining efforts to boost indigenous production. Despite a push to enhance the agricultural value chain and reduce reliance on imports, industry players argue that certain government actions are sabotaging these objectives. This tension is most evident in the country’s tractor […]
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has launched the iHatch Cohort 4 programme to accelerate Nigeria’s startup growth. Running from October 2024 to January 2025, the initiative will support 185 startups and 37 innovation hubs nationwide through mentorship, training, and investment readiness. Hadiza Umar, NITDA’s […]
Akumegbulem Faith C. On November 29, 2024, stakeholders gathered at Protea Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, to deliberate on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2024. The engagement aimed to deepen understanding of the bill and its implications for Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape. The bill seeks to propel economic growth through digital technology, improve […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the need for sustained efforts toward gender equality, calling it crucial for building a peaceful, equitable, and prosperous society. Speaking at the 2024 Gender Conference held at the University of Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the importance of justice and empowerment in fostering sustainable development. Represented by Mrs. Maryam Obadina, she […]
Nigeria’s food prices surged by nearly 40% year-on-year in October, reflecting an increase from 37.77% in September, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report also showed that the country’s overall inflation rate rose to 33.9% in October, up from 32.7% the previous month, driven largely by the persistent rise […]
