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 […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a program offering free Cesarean sections (C-sections) to Nigerian women in need, a move aimed at combating high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the announcement at the Joint Annual Review conference in Abuja, marking a […]
Nigeria’s food security is under significant strain as production of staple crops like maize, paddy rice, and soybean is set to decline by an average of 13% in 2024, primarily due to skyrocketing fertilizer costs and adverse climate conditions. The AFEX 2024 Wet Season report warns of a 5.6% drop in maize production, which will […]
Womanifesto, a coalition comprising over 300 women-led organizations and civil society groups, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his recent directive concerning the release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests. In an open letter signed by notable organizations including 9jafeminista, Action Aid Nigeria, and the Ade Grange Child Foundation, the coalition […]
The Education and Empowerment Centre for Women (EECW), a dedicated non-governmental organization, has successfully launched a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workshop aimed at empowering 60 female secondary school students in Southern Kaduna. This initiative seeks to equip young girls with critical skills in science and technology, addressing the pressing need for increased […]
MTN Nigeria has announced plans to raise N50 billion through Series 11 and 12 commercial paper issuances, marking a strategic step to boost its liquidity and manage short-term funding needs. Under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Programme, MTN aims to enhance working capital, reduce reliance on long-term debt, and address the demands of Nigeria’s […]
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has called on Nigerians to elevate the agricultural sector as a means to boost the nation’s economy and address urgent food security concerns. Speaking at the recent inauguration of the Edo Agriculture Hub in Benin City, Obaseki highlighted his administration’s efforts to revitalize agriculture, with an emphasis on supporting […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced a N2.8 billion grant from Google.org to Data Science Nigeria, aiming to accelerate the development of AI talent across the country. This initiative aligns with the ministry’s drive to equip Nigerian youth, especially the under and unemployed, with essential AI skills. This grant […]
Experts in Nigeria’s education sector are calling on stakeholders to adopt technology-driven solutions to tackle gender-based learning barriers and promote equal opportunities for all students. The October session of Edtech Mondays, a Co-Creation Hub (CCHUB) initiative in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation’s Centre for Innovative Teaching & Learning in ICT, focused on “Potential of Technology […]
Stakeholders across Africa are pushing for a safer and more secure cashless economy, particularly in Nigeria, to streamline business operations and cut down on corruption. The third Africa Cashless Payment System Conference, held in Lagos and themed “Building Safer Cashless Economy and Business Communities,” brought together leaders to discuss how enhanced digital transaction security can […]
