In a significant push against gender-based violence (GBV), the Women Advocates and Research Documentation Centre (WARDC) and Women for Women International (WfWI) have urged for more funding and collaboration to address GBV in Nigeria. At a recent Lagos event, organized by WfWI in partnership with WARDC and supported by the Ford Foundation, stakeholders emphasized the […]
The Association of Facilities Management Practitioners, Nigeria (AFMPN) has expressed concern over the rising impact of climate change and natural disasters on infrastructure, emphasizing that sustainable maintenance practices can mitigate these effects. During the 3rd Annual AFMPN Conference in Abuja, themed “The Maintenance Economy and the Built Environment: The Role of Facility Management,” AFMPN President […]
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy has unveiled the 10 Nigerian start-ups selected to receive funding from the newly launched ₦100 million AI Fund, a major boost for AI-driven innovation in Nigeria. Each selected start-up will receive ₦10 million, as announced by Minister Bosun Tijani in September. This AI Fund, created in […]
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 Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to launch a groundbreaking, phased contactless passport renewal system starting November 1, 2024, in Canada. This innovative service will allow Nigerians to renew their passports online, significantly minimizing the need for in-person visits to NIS offices. The announcement was made via a video shared on the NIS official […]
The Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) has called on the Federal Government to establish the Fisheries Institute of Nigeria (FIN) to strengthen the nation’s fisheries resources and enhance its blue economy. During her address at the 39th Annual National Conference and Meeting, as well as the 20th Fellowship Investiture Ceremony in Abuja, FISON President Dr. […]
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In response to soaring food prices, Nigerian tech startup Egoras has unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to provide low-cost rice to communities in need. The initiative, launched over the weekend, aims to ease financial pressures on households hit hardest by the rising cost of living and food inflation, especially with food inflation […]
By: Harriet Ijeomah As we mark World Food Day 2024, the global community is called to action under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This theme underscores the essential human right to access affordable, sustainable, and nutritious food, which remains out of reach for millions worldwide. For Nigeria, […]
By Harriet Ijeomah The rising wave of drug and substance abuse has become a deep-rooted issue in Nigerian society, particularly among young people. For years, the Nigerian government and development agencies have implemented various programs to combat the growing menace. In the Niger Delta, the negative impact of drug addiction and substance abuse has been […]
