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. […]
Japan has pledged $108 million to bolster Nigeria’s emergency food security and agricultural development. Yuka Furutani, Attaché for Development Cooperation and ECOWAS at the Japanese Embassy in Nigeria, announced this at a workshop for digital extension service providers held in Abuja on Wednesday. The workshop, organized by the African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) […]
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has recognized the media as a vital partner in Nigeria’s efforts to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic. At the End-of-Year Media Party, NACA Director-General Dr. Temitope Ilori expressed gratitude for the media’s role in raising awareness and fostering critical discussions. “The media’s unwavering support ensures HIV/AIDS remains […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has outlined plans to position Nigeria as a top agricultural exporter by 2025. Speaking at the ‘Road to South-South National Convergence for Renewed Hope Agenda’ event in Abuja, the President emphasized that his administration’s strategic blueprint is designed to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of national development. He noted that […]
At the Climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria has called for increased global funding for climate adaptation to address the growing threats faced by vulnerable nations. The country also pressed for strict adherence to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, emphasizing the urgent need for action. “We need to put adaptation at the forefront,” said Nkiruka […]
The Imo State National Orientation Agency (NOA) has flagged off a nationwide sensitization campaign addressing five critical issues—World AIDS Day, Security Sensitization, Discouraging the Get-Rich-Quick Syndrome, World Human Rights Day, and the Tax Reformation Bill—which are central to Nigeria’s well-being, unity, and development. This was disclosed during a press briefing in Owerri on December 5, […]
As part of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, schools across Edo State have been empowered to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through awareness and education programs. The initiative, driven by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]
Telecommunication companies in Nigeria are turning to satellite providers like Starlink to bridge the digital divide in rural areas where traditional infrastructure such as towers and base stations is impractical. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), 27 million Nigerians lack access to telecom services, with broadband penetration at just 41.56% as of September. The […]
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 […]
The Enugu Fadama Platform, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) program, organized a three-day training workshop to enhance agricultural productivity and improve farmers’ livelihoods. The program, aimed at equipping farmers with the skills to effectively use and maintain power tiller machines, was held in six locations across Enugu State. A […]
