The United Nations has pledged its support to help Nigeria overcome widespread poverty affecting communities across the nation, aiming to reach this goal by 2030 in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This commitment was made by Mohamed M.…
Ghanaian capital takes over as UNESCO’s 2023 World Book Capital
The Ghanaian capital Accra formally took over as the 2023 World Book Capital of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) from the Mexican city of Guadalajara on Monday. “Books and reading are essential to us all, as…
N23bn scandal rocks SDGs office
There is disquiet in the Office of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) over N23b traced to the account of a Level 12 officer. The affected officer and three others linked…
FBNHoldings: Setting the tone for gender inclusiveness, balance in boardroom – Hope Ashike
In many parts of the world, including Nigeria, women often face the barriers of discrimination and persistent gender inequalities which deny them access to key positions in the corporate world as well as access to finance or the formal economy.…
Keystone Bank promotes climate action, sustainability through Principles for Responsible Banking
Keystone Bank Limited has become one of the founding signatories of the Principles for Responsible Banking, committing to strategically align its business with the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. By signing the Principles for Responsible…
UNDP partners Tony Elumelu Foundation to empower 100,000 young African entrepreneurs
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the global development network of the United Nations, has partnered with the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) – Africa’s leading philanthropy committed to empowering entrepreneurs – to train, mentor and financially support 100,000 young entrepreneurs…
New documentaries aimed at curtailing HIV stigmatisation to screen Thursday
Tobore Ovuorie has produced some documentary films to create awareness about HIV stigmatisation in the country and throw more light on helping Nigeria fulfil the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 and 4. An investigative journalist, Ms. Ovuorie says…
International Women’s Day: Lagos NIPR hosts second STEWS on March 8
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), is set to host the second edition of the STEWS (Strong Tender & Empowered Women’s Summit) with the theme: ‘Dream. Achieve. Change’. It is scheduled to hold at…
FG urges states to enact laws to ban open defecation (Nation)
The Minister of Water Resources, Mr. Suleiman Adamu on Sunday called on states to enact bye-laws to ban open defecation in the country. Adamu, who made the call at the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, said the…
Manufacturing, agriculture key to economic growth, development says Dangote
Executive Director of the Dangote Group, Hajiya Halima Dangote, has urged millennials in Nigeria and across Africa to diversify from service-oriented enterprises to manufacturing and agriculture in a bid to fast-track the development of the continent and better life for…