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Gender inequalities in agriculture costs world $1trn – FAO

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing the world over $1 trillion, noting that leveling...

Women’s Day: Five reasons why climate action needs women

As the world celebrated the International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, it's important to recognise the vital role that women play in...

AfDB to fund women businesses with $500m

The African Development Bank (AfDB) expects to disburse $500 million for women businesses in 2022. President of the AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, said this at...

Govt empowers women, PWDs to mitigate climate change

The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of People With Disabilities (PWDs) and Women in the agricultural sector...

Gender equality key accelerator for achieving SDGs – NESG

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) says gender equality is critical to accelerating the achievements of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. Mr...

CSOs seek establishment of gender commission in Plateau

Coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Plateau State has called for establishment of a Gender Commission to facilitate the implementation of Gender Equal...

We’ll continue to promote gender responsiveness in COVID-19 recovery – UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it will continue to partner with UNWomen to promote gender responsiveness in the COVID-19 recovery. Haoliang Xu, Director,...

Will COP27 serve another cup of illogical gender-blind climate justice?

Logic is the bedrock of sound decision making and an important ingredient for justice. Illogicality breeds injustice. How illogical will a judge be, if s/he...

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Fuel subsidy removal: Implications for Nigerian environmentalists, general population

Fuel subsidy removal has been a topic of intense debate in Nigeria for many years, and its implications extend...
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Firm inaugurates training centre, partners institute to train technicians

Daikin, manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration solutions, has inaugurated its second training centre in Nigeria in...

Tobacco kills 8m people globally every year, says WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) says tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health challenges the world has...

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Fuel subsidy removal: Implications for Nigerian environmentalists, general population

Fuel subsidy removal has been a topic of intense...

Firm inaugurates training centre, partners institute to train technicians

Daikin, manufacturer of air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration...