AfDB, MTN Sign $500,000 Grant to Ease Women’s Access to Finance
The African Development Bank (AfDB)’s initiative, through the Africa digital financial inclusion facility (ADFI), and Y’ello digital financial services (YDFS), the fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, have signed an agreement for a $500,000 grant initiative to enhance women’s access to financial services in Nigeria. The grant from ADFI enables Y’ello digital financial services to acquire […]
Campaign Against ‘Sexist’ Dictionaries Moves To Italy
Public figures from writers to lawmakers have launched a campaign ahead of International Women’s Day to change a leading Italian dictionary’s “sexist” definition of a woman, which currently includes 30 different words for a sex worker. About 100 high-profile Italians signed a letter demanding changes to the Treccani online dictionary after a similar campaign forced […]
Minister Kaliati Warns Perpetrators of GBV
Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati has warned that her ministry will punish anyone involved in gender-based violence (GBV) against girls, women and the elderly in the country. The Minister made the remarks in Lilongwe on Thursday during a press briefing where she condemned what she described as extreme inhuman forms […]
President Akufo-Addo Is Building An Inclusive Ghana With Pragmatic Policies
The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says pragmatic social intervention policies introduced by the government of President Akufo-Addo has contributed significantly to building an inclusive nation, which is leaving no one behind. Addressing Muslims and Ghanaians during the National Virtual Eid ul Adha Prayer at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation in Accra on Friday, Dr Bawumia […]
Global Leaders Discuss How Africa Can Achieve Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery
The African economy will recover quickly from the devastating impact of the Coronavirus pandemic if there is a meaningful collaboration between governments and the private sector, some global leaders said on Monday. The leaders, who stated this, include the Liberian President, George Weah; U.S. senator and member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Africa, Chris Coons; […]
Nine Million Need Humanitarian Assistance – UN
At least nine million people in Sudan urgently need humanitarian assistance in what could compound the economic situation of a country struggling to sustain a transitional government. The latest situational report from UN relief agencies shows the global body with partners have only been able to serve half of this number, citing local challenges. The […]
How Indian State’s Three-Capital Plan Could Spur Equal Growth
A proposal by the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh to have three capitals rather than one could be a model for more equal development and help release pressure from the country’s overcrowded cities, say planning experts. Last month, the government of Andhra Pradesh passed the Decentralisation and Equal Development of All Regions Bill to […]
U.S. Maps Out $20 Million For New HIV/Aid Intervention In Nigeria
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) says its newly funded $20 million agreement with Heartland Alliance, would go a long way toward strengthening Nigeria’s efforts at controlling HIV/AIDs in the country. Steven Haykin, USAID Country Director said this in Abuja during the closing of the 10-year Integrated Most Risk-Populations HIV Prevention Project (IMHPP). […]
Microsoft Pledges Support For Women In Cybersecurity
Microsoft through the Cloud and AI Security Engineering team has reiterated its commitment to advocate for women with an interest in security engineering through the SheHacks annual HackFest Festival. The pronouncement, made during this year’s annual HackFest held at Strathmore Business School, underscores the organisation’s commitment to supporting developing, sponsoring and advocating for women with […]
Nigeria Announces Plan To Enrol 10.2 Million Out-of-School Children
The Nigerian government says it has committed N10 billion to remove 10.2 million out-of-school children from streets in the next five years. The governments said it hopes to achieve the target by enrolling two million children yearly in the next five years. The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, said this during the unveiling of “Education […]
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