The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Nigerian government have intensified efforts to address Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through community interventions and approaches.
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A historic drought across southern Africa has jeopardised access to food for 26 million people, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) warned Wednesday, calling for urgent funding.
The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to focus on lithium production to increase revenue generation in Nigeria.
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday, emphasising the need to promote women’s leadership positions as catalysts for national development.
The Executive Director of Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), Mrs Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has called for a 0.5 per cent increase in national tax funding to prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria.
SightSavers Nigeria, an International NGO, has urged the government and other stakeholders to prioritise inclusion and investment in initiatives that empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The 2024 Womanity Index report has revealed that Lagos, Rivers and Ekiti states recorded the highest response to Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful practices against women and girls.
Kebbi, Sokoto and Katsina states will benefit from the Christian Blind Mission’s 4.888 million Euros disability project funded by the German Government, through its Humanitarian Assistance.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa’s interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness lithium to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries.