Gates Foundation earmarks $35 million for Nigerian, African farmers
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has announced that a Cambridge University-led project to develop self-fertilising crops for African farmers, has been awarded a $35 million grant from its Agricultural Innovations project. The Foundation in a statement, said the $35 million will cover the Engineering Nitrogen Symbiosis for Africa (ENSA) research programme over the next […]
Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria: Breaking the Silence, But Not the Cycle
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a pervasive issue that affects individuals and communities across cultures, leaving behind destructive consequences. In Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa, GBV continues to persist despite increased reporting. While it is encouraging that more survivors are finding the courage to speak up and share their stories, the prevalence of GBV […]
The Poverty-Insecurity Nexus: Nigeria’s Ongoing Struggle
Nigeria, as Africa’s most populous nation and largest economy, is currently experiencing a severe situation wherein increasing poverty rates and escalating insecurity have intermingled, posing a serious threat to the stability and advancement of the nation. The security problem has been triggered by Nigeria’s ongoing and worsening poverty, which is feeding a vicious cycle of […]