By Sarafina Christopher Norway has reaffirmed its development partnership with Africa with a contribution of more than three billion Norwegian kroner (about 300 million dollars) to the African Development Fund (ADF). The contribution, covering the 2026–2028 replenishment cycle (ADF-17), is expected to support economic resilience, institutional strengthening, and poverty reductionContinue Reading
The Founder of Serendipity House Widows Foundation, Olori Yemisi Jaiyeola, has called for practical interventions to address Africa’s growing widowhood crisis.Continue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi Dr Olubayo Adekanmbi, Chief Executive Officer of Data Science Nigeria (DSN), says data classification should be the starting point for Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen data sovereignty and maximise its economic potential. Adekanmbi said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday inContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), EU have collaborated with the Federal Government to present the Nigeria Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment Report. The report, which was presented in Abuja, was aimed at strengthening the country’s ethical AI use. Mr Dimitri Sanga, UNESCO, Officer-In-ChargeContinue Reading
By Okon Okon The Government of The Gambia says it will continue to draw from Nigeria’s civil service reforms to enhance public service delivery in the country. The Secretary to the Cabinet and Head of the Civil Service of The Gambia, Mr Alieu Njie, communicated this on Tuesday in Abuja.Continue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has pledged stronger publicity for the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair (AITF) to boost participation and business visibility. The First Deputy President of the chamber, Prof. Adesoji Adesugba, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on theContinue Reading
By Sarafina Christopher Experts in the education and justice sectors have called for the creation of safe spaces in schools as a key strategy to address bullying, abuse, and other forms of school-related gender-based violence (SR-GBV) in Nigeria. The call was made on Tuesday during a three-day workshop in AbujaContinue Reading
Dr Bolarinwa Omotosho, President of Anchor Humanitarian Care and Social Medical Initiative (AHCSMI), has advised widows to seek redress through government agencies whenever they faced injustice.Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Sightsavers Nigeria says it has empowered 2,878 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities in Kano and Lagos states through business education, entrepreneurship training and career development support. The organisation said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the close-out of the Strengthening Access to BusinessContinue Reading
By Vivian Emoni The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says an estimated 100,000 visitors and 10, 000 products will be showcased at the 2026 Abuja International Trade Fair. The fair scheduled to hold from Sept. 25 to Oct. 6, will be graced by 500 exhibitors. Prof. Adesoji Adesugba,Continue Reading
