March 2024

Govt, stakeholders to reduce black carbon emissions by 83% in 2030

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The Federal Government and Self Help Africa, an NGO, have initiated moves to reduce black carbon emissions by 83 per cent and methane emissions by 61 per cent by 2030. Sen. Abubakar KyariMinister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar KyariCarbon and methane are climate pollutants. Mr Temitope Fashedemi, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture […]

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Innovate NGO unveils $3,000 grant for entrepreneurs with innovative ideas

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Innovate, a non-governmental organization and an expression of Crosspoint Church, has launched $3,000 pitch and grant initiative for Nigerian youths. This initiative is designed to fuel innovation among the youth and assist small business owners across Nigeria in starting and scaling their businesses in today’s competitive marketplace. In a move that underscores its commitment to

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The Newark Women Moving Forward Financial Initiative Offers Free Education and Solutions for Personal, Business Finances, Home Ownership, and Estate Planning

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The Newark Women Moving Forward initiative is not just a program; it’s a catalyst for change, and a catapult to economic success for Newark residents who want to unlock their financial potential.” — Newark First Lady Linda Baraka First Lady Linda Baraka, whose parents immigrated from Ghana and settled in Newark, NJ more than 45

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World Water Day: Rector Cares Foundation Moots Sustainable Water Solutions

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In honour of World Water Day 2024, Rector Cares Foundation, an NGO providing clean water access to underserved communities in Nigeria through solar power, hosted a webinar featuring global water and technology experts. The discussion, titled “Innovation for Water Security and Africa’s Water Challenges,” addressed the theme of World Water Day 2024, “Leveraging Water for

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Hostex 2024 Shatters 10-Year Visitor Attendance Record

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Hostex, the leading showcase for the food, drink and hospitality industry, has marked a triumphant return after two years, breaking attendance records and cementing its legacy as Africa’s food, drink & hospitality expo. Held at Sandton Convention Centre, Hostex was a resounding success, attracting a record-breaking 6,816 visitors – the highest in the last decade.

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Creating Awareness of STEM and Igniting Dreams in Young Girls

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The Mastercard Girls4Tech program is celebrating ten years of showing young girls the opportunities available to them in STEM careers. Over the years, this program has evolved from a simple curriculum to a comprehensive platform that nurtures and mentors many young girls from their formative years through to their entry into the workforce. Starting with

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Women and Girls Living in Cobalt-mining Communities in the DRC Report a “Staggering” Rise in Serious Reproductive Health Issues

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An investigation published by the UK-based human rights group Rights & Accountability in Development (Raid) and the Kinshasa-based NGO Afrewatch said that women and girls living around cobalt mines reported experiencing irregular menstruations, urogenital infections, vaginal mycoses and warts. According to the report, “a paediatrician, who has been recording patients’ data since 2016, explained that

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‘We Are the Solution’: 115,000-strong Rural Women’s Rights Movement in West Africa 

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Mariam Sonko works on training female farmers who traditionally have no access to education, explaining their rights and financing women-led agricultural projects. Sonko’s training center now employs over 20 people, with support from small organizations like the Agroecology Fund and CLIMA fund. In one week, Sonko and her team trained over 100 women from Senegal,

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Empowering Women’s Futures: Nurturing Girls’ Passion for STEM and Sustaining Support Across Their Careers

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Over the past decade, significant strides have been made in empowering women and young girls to pursue careers in Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) fields, particularly in the technology sector. From grassroots initiatives to global programs, efforts have been directed towards breaking down barriers and fostering inclusivity in traditionally male-dominated industries. As we reflect

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Women This Week: Gambia Moves To Reverse Ban On Female Genital Mutilation

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Efforts will Have Serious Consequences for Gender Equality and Women’s Health Gambia may soon become the first nation to reverse a ban against the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM). Gambia passed a law banning the practice in 2015. But the parliament is now moving to overturn the ban, arguing that such an effort is

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