To tackle the financial challenges faced by AU PSOs, the Peace and Security Council decided to increase the ceiling of the Crisis Reserve Facility (CRF) from $5 million to $10 million for both 2023 and 2024.

Spread the loveIfy Onyekwere In a significant effort to harness the power of digital technology and provide visibility for smallholder farmers in Nigeria, the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) partnered with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to host a Multi-Stakeholders Strategic Dialogue. The event, focused on scaling up Information and Communication Technology for […]

Poor economies affect citizens, making them vulnerable to violent activities, extremism, and other forms of radicalization. When someone lives with less than a dollar a day, with no access to health care or education, their mindset is vulnerable to joining conflict projects to fight for their rights...

In reviewing the policy documents for the operation of the Ajaokuta steel company plant, stakeholders advised the Nigerian government to revisit the initial working document prepared by some members of SOYUZNIK. The document is believed to have the approval of the Russian government and AFREMIX Bank International, the funding partners...

According to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Nigeria lags behind other countries using local content in public procurement. In 2018, Nigeria\'s use of local content in public procurement was 25%, compared to 87% in Brazil, 80% in South Africa, and 70% in Malaysia.

When children grow in poverty, they are more likely to experience malnutrition, poor health, and limited access to education, which can affect their cognitive and physical development and future economic potential.

Spread the loveIfy Onyekwere The issue of child labor has been a long-standing concern globally, with many countries struggling to eradicate it completely. Nigeria, one of Africa\’s largest countries, has not been immune to this problem. Recently, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Labor and Employment in Nigeria, Kachollom Daju, stated that about […]

Spread the loveIfy Onyekwere A summit aimed at promoting tourism, entertainment, and crafts in the Central region of Kogi state, Nigeria has been scheduled for September 30, 2023. The Kogi Central All Artistes and Entertainment Summit 2023 will bring together stakeholders in the entertainment industry, including government establishments, artists, managers, filmmakers, and promoters, among others. […]