Abuja: The International Fund for Agricultural Development – Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in Niger Delta (IFAD-LIFE-ND) has announced an additional $32 million in financing to enhance its agricultural projects across six states in the Niger Delta. Dr. Abiodun Sanni, the National Project Coordinator of the Federal Government/IFAD-LIFE-ND project, revealed the development during an interview with […]
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NANPF Urges League Bodies to Prioritise Safety, Fan Experience
Abuja: The Nigeria Association of National Professional Footballers (NANPF) has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and league organisers to prioritise safety and fan experience at domestic match venues. It made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja, citing the need to improve security and inclusivity at all levels of Nigerian football. According to News Agency […]
Stakeholders Push for Urgent Review of 2006 National School Health Policy
Enugu: Stakeholders in the health and education sectors have called for an urgent review of the 2006 National School Health Policy (NSHP) to address current health challenges faced by school children. This call was made during the ‘Roundtable Iterations on Revising the 2006 NSHP,’ organized by the Protect Urban School Children’s Health (PUSH) project, led […]
Carbon Offset Initiatives Propose Solutions to Niger Delta’s Pollution and Violence Challenges
Abuja: The Country Director of Search for Common Ground, Mr. About Ouattara, emphasized that carbon offset initiatives could provide a practical solution to the pressing issues of pollution, poverty, and violence in the Niger Delta. He proposed that a well-structured carbon market could effectively address both environmental and socio-economic challenges faced by the region. According […]
Plan International Nigeria Advocates for Gender Balance in Governance
Abuja: Plan International Nigeria has emphasised the urgent need for gender balance in governance, stating that women and girls continue to be excluded from key policy and decision-making processes. The Country Director of the organisation in Nigeria, Charles Emmamuzou-Usie, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in […]