Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
29 Mar
Stakeholders in agriculture standardisation and grading system have begun a validation exercise on the draft policy framework on standard grading system to ensure the sector complies with standards globally.
28 Dec
Partnership for Advancing Women in Economic Development (PAWED) has deplored the allocation to women in the 2024 Budget set for passage. The group, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in a statement, yesterday, in Abuja, said the budget “inadequately caters” for the economic development of women. Led by National President, Network of Entrepreneurial Women…
3 Sep 2023
The Federal Government has called on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and other development partners to support its efforts at rescuing 16 million Nigerians at risk of humanitarian crisis.
8 Aug 2023
Worried by the severe cases of malnutrition with a record of 1.5 million in Kano, stakeholders in the public health sector at the weekend advocated quick action on breastfeeding. Essentially, the stakeholders wanted the Kano State Government to legislate an extension of maternity leave from three to six months particularly for working mothers to attend…
8 Aug 2023
The Edo State Government and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have concluded a one-day intensive digital skill training for over 500 youths to build their skills for the future workforce.
25 Jul 2023
To curb the activities of loan sharks who take advantage of low-income earners, SeamlessHR in partnership with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has emphasised the need for financial inclusion for blue-collar workers
25 Jun 2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have finalised arrangements for collaboration on financial inclusion.
20 Jun 2023
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to give priority attention to the health and safety of Nigerians, noting that for any country to develop, the wellbeing of its people, particularly the workforce, is fundamental.
16 Jun 2023
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, via its Development Research and Projects, in collaboration with the Society for Gynaecologists and Obstetrics in Nigeria (SOGON), has commenced a three-year advocacy intervention project to reduce high rate of maternal and neonatal deaths in Nigeria. It was gathered that the goal of the partnership is to enhance maternal health…
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The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has said the recent price increases in MultiChoice cable subscriptions will be looked into by relevant stakeholders. Acting CEO of FCCPC, Adamu Abdullahi, disclosed to Channels Television on its Dateline Abuja programme on Thursday. According to Abdullahi, the review of the recent price hike is to ensure…
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The Lagos State Government has refuted claims that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced an increment in the minimum wage to N70,000. Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. Omotoso said the confusion arose following an event at the Governor's Office on Wednesday, where Sanwo-Olu unveiled "Eko Cares," a program…
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Stefano Pioli, the coach of AC Milan, has faced criticism from respected Italian pundit Fabrizio Ponciroli over his handling of Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze. After an impressive 2022-2023 season at Villarreal, Chukwueze was signed by the Rossoneri last summer for a fee that could rise to 28 million euros with bonuses. However, his integration into…
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TETFund Denies Corruption Claims, Moves To Sanitise Tertiary Education Sector Executive Secretary of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Mr Sonny Echono, has said that claims in some quarters that the agency was a cesspool of corruption were totally untrue. Reacting to allegations of a multi-billion naira contract fund misappropriation in an interview on Thursday, Echono stated…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) said it has resolved the cause of tightness that was experienced in the supply of fuel. NNPC disclosed this on Friday evening in a statement signed by spokesman, Olufemi Soneye in Abuja. "The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) wishes to clarify that the tightness in…
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Agboola Ajayi, a former deputy governor to the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, has clinched the ticket of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) after emerging as the winner of the party's primaries on Thursday. Ajayi, who will be flying the flag of the party during the November 16 governorship poll, was declared the winner after…