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Bridging electricity gaps for rural women, girls: A task for govt, states

Over 90 million Nigerians, approximately 45% of the population, lack access to electricity in their homes and communities, which has severe implications. Without electricity, people...

Women want govts to adopt, implement gender climate action plans

State and local governments have been urged to adopt and implement Gender and Climate Change Action Plans. Likewise, government and stakeholders were charged to ensure...

ActionAid seeks social protection measures for women, girls

ActionAid has called for the immediate roll-out of social protection measures, including cash transfers and food support targeting women and girls and families at...

Group tasks govt on women empowerment for economic growth

Women and Half Initiative (WAH), a women’s advocacy group, has tasked the three-tiers of government on women empowerment for optimal economic growth and development...

Earth Day: CSDevNet lists merits of investing in women, girls

As the Climate and Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) joined the rest of the world in marking Earth Day 2022, its Board Chair, Dr. Ibrahim...

Nigeria benefits as UK, businesses initiate £20m partnership to educate girls

UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, is launching a new £20 million business partnership as the UK continues to lead global efforts to improve girls’...

International Women’s Day: Govt urged to address bias against women

On International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the Nigerian government to invest in inclusive social protection systems that...

Empowering women and girls in science

On Friday, February 11, 2022, on the 7th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UN Climate Change shone the spotlight on the...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) have significantly improved water...
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Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have called for stronger regulatory coordination and accelerated action on methane...

Unsung heroes: How Shanet Rutgers helps to create a more secure future for African penguins

Shanet Rutgers’ passion for penguins was ignited in early 2000 when her mother took her to the Two Oceans...

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UN-Habitat boosts water supply, sanitation in Niger communities

The Niger State Ministry of Water Resources says interventions...

Stakeholders seek unified action to accelerate methane abatement in oil and gas sector

Key stakeholders across government, civil society, and industry have...