The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has officially launched a comprehensive campaign to combat false narratives in Northwestern Nigeria, warning that information manipulation in fragile regions has escalated far beyond a simple media challenge to become a direct…
By Michael Omotosho | In a major step toward combating land degradation and climate change in the Sahel, stakeholders gathered at the UN House in Abuja to officially inaugurate the Joint Technical Working Group (JTWG) for the Scaling-Up Resilience in…
Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has thrown its support behind an ongoing constitutional case before the High Court of Tanzania challenging the restriction of access to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, with a ruling expected on May 22, 2026. The…
In a major push to overhaul its agricultural sector against climate change and global economic shocks, the Government of Zimbabwe has officially convened the National Seed Business Summit and Seed Roadmap Workshop in Harare. The high-level event, running from May…
The Government of Ghana has announced plans to evacuate its citizens from South Africa following rising safety concerns linked to recent xenophobic protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals. According to Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a government-funded chartered flight is…
Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) has appointed Joseph Adeiye as its new Editor, marking a key leadership transition at one of Nigeria’s leading investigative and social justice news platforms. Adeiye, a 2017 Literature in English graduate of Lagos State University…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), following a rapid rise in suspected infections and deaths linked to…
UN Women has premiered a new Nollywood film titled Ibukun and the People in Abuja, designed to promote women’s political participation and mobilise support for inclusive governance ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. The premiere, held at the United Nations House…
By Peter Emmanuel | The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), in partnership with the Cross River State Government, has launched a week-long Training of Trainers (ToT) programme aimed at strengthening yam seed systems, improving agronomic practices, and boosting agribusiness…
The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy and Development (FENRAD) Nigeria has petitioned the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (OSSAP-SDGs), calling for a full investigation into alleged substandard classroom projects in Abia State…
