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 […]
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. […]
GIVO (Garbage In, Value Out), a leading climate-tech startup, marked a milestone in sustainable waste management with the launch of its third zero-carbon recycling hub in Lagos at Abraham Adesanya Junction, Lekki-Epe Expressway. Coinciding with International Day of Climate Action on October 24, the event brought together climate activists, development aid organizations, and local leaders […]
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 World Bank has joined forces with DO Take Action, a prominent non-profit startup dedicated to sustainable development in Africa, to launch an innovative initiative aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. Precious Ebere, Co-Founder of DO Take Action, announced the initiative on Thursday, highlighting its significance in promoting economic growth and gender equality. Officially […]
The Ogun State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Sesan Fagbayi, has described Nigeria’s tourism sector as a significant but underutilized resource that can drive economic diversification and growth. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum organized by the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria in Abeokuta, Fagbayi, represented by Mr. Michael Ogunbiyi from the ministry, emphasized the […]
On Thursday, the House of Representatives urged the Head of Service to establish Climate Change Desks in all Federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the significant challenges posed by climate change in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for coordinated action across various sectors. Kama Nkemkanma, a […]
