8 h. ago OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi In Owukpa community, Ogbadibo Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, residents, particularly farmers, have faced hardship due to loss of productive soil layers and water pollution following long decades of coal mining activities in the area. The development, locals said, forced many of them to abandon their farms and rely […] The post OWM, GIFSEP train women in climate smart agriculture, renewable energy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stakeholders seek united front for sustainable industrialisation

By Merit Ibe      Stakeholders in the sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) sector have  highlighted the importance of ESG-aligned infrastructure and stakeholder collaboration to achieve climate-smart industrial development in Africa. In the face of accelerating climate risk, evolving financial priorities, and a generational shift toward values-driven leadership, they  called for action between […] The post Stakeholders seek united front for sustainable industrialisation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Brazil Seal $1bn Agric Deal, MoUs On Defence, Others

Vice President Kashim Shettima has applauded the over $1 billion Green Imperative agricultural initiative, saying it is a milestone in Nigeria’s renewed strategic alliance with Brazil, grounded in mutual respect and practical cooperation. Specifically, VP Shettima said the partnership represents a shared dream between two major democracies committed to practical outcomes and mutual prosperity. Speaking […]

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2 w. ago FCT Original Inhabitants Launch Project To Strengthen Cultural Ties

The original inhabitants of the FCT have called for further strengthening of their cultural ties under a two-year project that will train 300 women and youths. Programme manager, Helpline Social Support Initiative, Godwin Arome Onoja, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, said Helpline, in partnership with the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic […]

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2 w. ago Nigeria, Brazil Seal $1bn Agric Deal, Sign MoUs On Defence, Energy, Drug Control

Vice President Kashim Shettima has applauded the over $1billion Green Imperative agricultural initiative, saying it was a milestone in Nigeria’s renewed strategic alliance with Brazil, grounded in mutual respect and practical cooperation. Specifically, VP Shettima said that the partnership represents a shared dream between two major democracies committed to practical outcomes and mutual prosperity. Speaking […]

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2 w. ago My Govt Working Hard To Make Farming More Sexy To Youths – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerian youths that his administration will make farming easier and attractive for them to practice. Speaking on Monday during the launch of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme in Abuja, Tinubu noted that the reforms being introduced by his government were aimed at making farming ‘more sexy’ to young people. […] The post My Govt Working Hard To Make Farming More Sexy To Youths – Tinubu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanisation drive

Targets annual produce over 2m staple foods  From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja President Bola Tinubu on Monday, officially launched the distribution of 2,000 advanced tractors and over 9,000 specialised farming implements under the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme (HEDA), marking the largest mechanisation initiative in Nigeria’s history. The programme includes 2,000 tractors of varying horsepower, 2,000 […] The post Tinubu launches 2,000 tractors in Nigeria’s largest agricultural mechanisation drive appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Group trains women with digital skills to work as virtual assistants

Anne Ruth Marie recently partnered with Shecluded to train 1,000 Nigerian women and youth to become professional virtual assistants. The read more Group trains women with digital skills to work as virtual assistants

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