The African Development Bank Group (AfDB), through its Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) program, has pledged $50 million to boost Nigeria’s women-led enterprises. The agreement, signed during the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat, establishes a loan portfolio guarantee framework between the African Guarantee Fund (AGF) and Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI). This […]
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 Advocacy For Alleged Witches (AfAW), a non-profit organization dedicated to defending the rights of individuals accused of witchcraft, has renewed its calls for the end of witch hunts in Nigeria and across Africa. To commemorate the World Day Against Witch Hunts celebrated every 10th August, AfAW highlighted the ongoing human rights […]
