Development Programs

The Youth Are Here

The Youths Are Here: High-Level Debriefing on the Summit of the Future

By Ify Onyekwere In a call to action, Nigerian youth took the center stage at the Youth Action Event – High-Level Debriefing for the Summit of the Future, organized by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The event, themed “The Youth Are Here,” highlighted the growing influence of young people in shaping policies and driving […]

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Decent Work

Promoting Decent Work Through Social Responsibility: Expert Insights

By Ify Onyekwere On a recent episode of The Development Report radio show, Engr. Onyekachi Darlington Hezekiah, an expert in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), shed light on the importance of decent work and its role in fostering sustainability. Speaking on the topic, Decent Work Through Social Responsibility, he emphasized

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Dr Chimere Ohajinwa

Dr Chimere Ohajinwa Advocates for Sustainability at Green Christmas Celebration

By Ify Onyekwere Children and youth from secondary schools in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, gathered in an inspiring display of intellectual and creative prowess at the 2024 Green Christmas Debate and Choral Competitions, a platform aimed at promoting sustainable practices during the festive season. The event, organized by Dr Chimere Ohajinwa, brought to the

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Katsina Poets

Katsina Poets Unite for First Cross-Country Poetry Celebration

By Fasomo Micheal For the first time in over 3 decades, poets in the home of hospitality have gathered to celebrate the State’s vibrant poetry culture. They came armed – not with swords and sophisticated weapons, but with beautiful lines that resonated with their unique personalities. They came ready and prepared to thrill their audience with

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Climate-Resilient Future

Empowering Nigeria’s Women Farmers for a Climate-Resilient Future

By Ify Onyekwere Climate change poses an increasingly serious challenge in Nigeria, where agriculture is one of the backbone of the economy and supports about 70% of the people. This is important for Nigeria’s smallholder farmers, who mostly depend on rain-fed agriculture. As rainfall patterns become more variable, farmers confront increased challenges in planning and

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Leather Industry

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

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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200 Women in Katsina

200 Women in Katsina Empowered as Kiwdi Partners with Jobberman

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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Youth Peace And Security

NGO Partner Katsina State Government to Promote Youth Peace And Security

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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Nigerian Agriculture

Group Partner to Transform Nigerian Agriculture Through Digital Innovation

By Ify Onyekwere  The National Women for Agricultural Progress and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has signed a strategic partnership with Norcom LLC to transform agriculture in Nigeria through the innovative Survey Digital Life (SDL) platform. The partnership on the 1st of October comes just as the nation celebrates its independence and prepares for World Food Week.

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Sustainable Agribusiness

Sustainable Agribusiness Drives Nigeria’s Future: Expert Insights

By Ify Onyekwere The Development Report Show featured an in-depth discussion on “Sustainable Agribusiness for the Next Generation: From Farm to Market.” During the August 10, 2024, episode, Opeyemi Salako, an agricultural business person shared insightful perspectives on the crucial role of agriculture in securing a sustainable future for Nigeria. Salako emphasized that in an

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