The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) says it will hold a three-day general assembly aimed at attracting foreign investment into Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The President of AFAN, Dr Farouk Rabiu-Mudi, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Thursday in…
Nigeria Certifies First Social Standards Professionals
Nigeria has certified its first cohort of Social Standards Professionals and inducted a 21-member advisory board under the Nigerian Social Standards Professional Certification Programme (NSSPCP). The programme is part of a broader World Bank-supported initiative involving 11 implementing entities, including…
NEITI Targets Improved Outcome as Nigeria Prepares for 2026 EITI Validation
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to achieving improved performance in its 2026 validation under the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). NEITI gave the assurance on Wednesday in Abuja at the opening of…
Microsoft Empowers 4m Nigerians with Digital Skills in 5 years
Microsoft said that its longstanding partnership with the Federal Government had delivered digital training to over four million people since 2021. The Director for Government Affairs at Microsoft for West Africa, Nonye Ujam, disclosed this at a media roundtable in…