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Leather Industry

Leather Industry Gets a Boost in Katsina: 102 Youth Acquire New Leather Skills

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By Fasomo Micheal The leather and leather products industry plays a prominent role in the world’s economy. UNIDO (2011) estimated that world leather export is dominated by developing countries, while developed countries dominate the export of Finished Leather Products. The global estimate of leather production is about 23 billion square feet annually. Asia accounts for […]

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Fuel hike

Fuel Price Hike Triggers Economic Strain in Nigeria as Citizens and Businesses Struggle with Rising Costs

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By Deborah Ogbole Nigeria’s recent fuel price increase has caused significant concern among citizens and businesses. For many Nigerians, the impact is even more severe, as independent marketers are selling fuel at rates nearly 400% higher than the previous prices. Despite the immediate pain caused by rising fuel prices, the removal of the subsidy is

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Humanitarian Crisis

Despite Public Skepticism, INGOs Continue to Play Critical Roles in Addressing Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Nigeria

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By Mustapha Bura The Northeastern part of Nigeria, which is historically known for its peace and tranquillity, has in recent years been facing serious security challenges. Since the activities of the Jama’atu Ahlus-Sunnsh Lidda’ Awati Wal Jihad, now commonly called Boko Haram (BH) started with the first attack on a police station in Maiduguri, on

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Solid Mineral

Solid Mineral Mining in Nigeria: Economic Boon or Environmental and Social Hazard for Local Communities?

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By Cecilia Attah Solid mineral mining has emerged as a double-edged sword for local communities in the heart of Nigeria, where the earth is rich with untapped resources. While it promises economic development and job creation, the reality often paints a more complex picture. During an interview with an Online media outfit, Philip Jakpor, Executive

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Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

Beyond the Pledges: The Real Barriers to Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation in Nigeria

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By David Arome Nigeria has committed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up gender-responsive integration into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation plans, aligning with global efforts under the Lima Work Programme on Gender. However, these efforts face numerous challenges. A recent report, 2024, indicates that 85

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200 Women in Katsina

200 Women in Katsina Empowered as Kiwdi Partners with Jobberman

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By Fasomo Micheal Kastina Inner Wheel Development Initiative (KIWDI) has teamed up with Jobberman to develop the capacity of 200 female entrepreneurs in Katsina State. The Entrepreneurship Capacity Building Workshop and Soft Skill Acquisition was aimed at helping female entrepreneurs in the state thrive in their various businesses. The workshop covered core business fundamentals. From business

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Nigerian Farmers

Nigerian Farmers Hit Hard by Effects of Climate Change

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By Elizabeth Achobe In a recent interview with The Development Report, Akintola Akinyemi, Executive Director for Green-Climate Restoration Goal Initiative (GGI), Kwara State, Nigeria, shared his insights on the effects of climate change on Nigerian farmers. According to Akinyemi, climate change poses a huge challenge to farmers across Nigeria, especially in the aspect of weather

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Social Media

Roles Played By Social Media, Especially Tiktok in Rescuing Flood Victims in Maiduguri

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By Mustapha Bura Social media are interactive technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content such as ideas, interests and other forms of expression among virtual communities and networks. Various social media handles such as Facebook, WhatsApp and TikTok created content, especially sharing live videos on situations of the flood. In Nigeria, social

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Youth Peace And Security

NGO Partner Katsina State Government to Promote Youth Peace And Security

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By Fasomo Micheal Mercy Corps, in collaboration with the Katsina State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, has convened a two-day youth dialogue to create awareness and promote youth peace and security in the state. The event brought together critical stakeholders and youth drawn from Katsina Metropolis and the local governments affected by bandits; they

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