The Katsina State Government has launched an ambitious campaign to fight desertification, drought, and climate change by engaging women farmers, school children, and volunteers across the 34 local government areas of the state. As part of the initiative, over two million trees will be planted in schools, homes, markets, worship places, farmlands, and forest reserves. … Read more
Nigeria’s greatest asset is its people, and a healthy, well-nourished population is crucial for realizing the full potential of the nation’s human capital. At NutriVision 2024, co-hosted by Technoserve and Nile University, experts emphasized the undeniable link between nutrition and economic productivity. Malnutrition, particularly among children, stunts cognitive development and limits future workforce potential, making … Read more
Across the globe, women face harassment and violence when they exercise their political rights. A 2016 global study by the Inter-Parliamentary Union revealed that more than 80% of women parliamentarians interviewed had experienced psychological violence. Additionally, one in three had suffered economic violence, and one in five had endured sexual violence. These alarming statistics demonstrate … Read more
