While the rate of population growth in the world has slowed, there are still some 7.6 billion of us today and another 1 billion people expected by 2030. At the same time, living standards are rising in Africa, Latin America and large Asian…
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Office for Africa has appointed the wife of the Senate President, Mrs Toyin Saraki, as Special Adviser of its Independent Advisory Group (IAG). Mrs Saraki’s Media Office in a statement said the appointment was…
Google today announced the startups who will participate in the first Google Launchpad Accelerator Africa class, at an event held in Lagos. It also announced a partnership with Udacity and Andela to provide 15,000 single course scholarships and 500 nanodegree…
The USAID/Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) and Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have advocated the need to embrace gender friendly agric policies in the country. The USAID/Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement (SACE) Chief of Party, Civil Society…
The Police have warned the public against embarking on any protest over the increase in Land Use Charge by the Lagos state government without obtaining permission from it. In a statement on Sunday, the Lagos State Police Command warned that…
South Africa has declared that the drought afflicting Cape Town and other parts of the country is a national disaster. The government announcement on Tuesday allows officials to more easily direct resources to drought relief and long-term recovery plans. The…
The conversation is geared to present a perspective to the government on human capital investments as Nigeria’s only viable pathway to inclusive, economic development. Over time, we have noticed a growing focus on infrastructure investments which provide short-term electoral gains often…
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Join us the second edition of the School Safety Summit. This edition will feature – Speeches – Panel discussion with representatives of security agencies – Panel discussion with Safety professionals – Exhibition of Safety tools and educational materials It’s a…
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) in partnership with a consortium of Civil Society Organisations is implementing a project; Mobilizing Civil Society Support for Implementation of the African Governance Architecture in Africa. The project, led by ActionAid Denmark (AADK), also involves…
