Tag:poverty alleviation

Human Welfare

African entrepreneurs win $400,000 in catalytic funding to tackle poverty

African startups have been awarded a total of $400,000 through the 2025 FINCA Ventures Prize Competition, a flagship initiative of FINCA Ventures. This year’s competition attracted more...

Michael Simire - September 19, 2025

Gender

Gender equality and road to sustainable development goals

Disparities between women and men with regards to access to and control of economic resources and political power constitute a hindrance to bridging gender...

Michael Simire - January 25, 2023

Climate Change

Climate justice: Expert advocates rights of rural communities to alleviate poverty

The lack of access to potable drinking water, electricity, and sustainable agricultural practices that are caused by the increasing activities of big oil multinationals...

Michael Simire - July 21, 2021

Renewable Energy

Flagship energy scheme to empower, lift rural women

In the bid to promote inclusive clean energy access and empower rural women to rise out of poverty, a special training and skill acquisition...

Michael Simire - August 23, 2015

Latest news

NewsApril 16, 2026

Nigeria targets $2.3trn to bridge infrastructure gap

The Director-General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Dr Jobson Ewalefoh, says the country has intensified efforts to...

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