Abuja: The Leonard and Nkiruka Okonkwo Foundation (LANOF), in collaboration with the Heinrich B¶ll Foundation (HBF), has validated the revised National Youth Manifesto in Agriculture for the period 2025-2030. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security also partnered in developing the manifesto, which serves as both an advocacy tool and an investment roadmap. It […]
Day: August 4, 2025
NFSS Trains Over 24,000 Recruits to Bolster Forest Security Nationwide
Abuja: The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has announced the completion of training for more than 24,000 new officers as part of its efforts to enhance forest security across the country. This was disclosed by the Commander General of NFSS, Dr. Joshua Osatimehin, during the conclusion of a five-day National Capacity-Building Workshop held simultaneously in […]
NGO Launches Campaign to Boost Political Inclusion for Women with Disabilities
Abuja: The Cedar Seed Foundation, a non-governmental organisation based in Abuja, has inaugurated a nationwide civic campaign to advocate for the full political inclusion of women and girls with disabilities in Nigeria. At a press conference, the organisation unveiled a new nationwide initiative titled ‘Vote for Her’, aimed at promoting the political inclusion of women […]
Tourism Can Propel Africa from Dependency, Says Expert
Abuja: An expert in the tourism sector says that tourism is a frontier capable of lifting Africa from dependency on shared prosperity. Chuks Akamadu, Managing Director of Afrocultour Limited, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to News Agency of Nigeria, Akamadu emphasized the need to view tourism as […]
FG Supports Tech-Enabled, Youth-Driven Agribusiness Transformation
Abuja: The Federal Government says it is building a solid base for a tech-enabled, youth-led agribusiness transformation to modernise agriculture and enhance Nigeria’s food security. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, articulated this vision at a High-Level Policy Dialogue on Youth and Women in Agribusiness on Monday in Abuja. According to […]