The Organisation Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected. Working together with children, young people, our supporters…
read moreElection, an important tool that ensures that the citizens of a country participate in selecting its leaders, has been identified as the most important time for both the citizens and politicians. It is globally accepted as a direct expression of citizens’ participation in a democratic process and serves as a means of ensuring accountability and…
read moreThe Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated its resolve to petition the United Nations and other global democratic institutions over the role of the military in the February 23 presidential and National Assembly elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan, revealed this yesterday while addressing journalists after the expanded caucus meeting…
read moreThe Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it is abetting a plot to rig the governorship and state house of assembly elections in Zamfara State. It faulted the claims in a statement on Monday by Garba Galadima, the HOD of Voter Education and Publicity in Zamfara. The commission said, “The recent allegation…
read moreUSADF and All On invite you to submit proposals for innovative off-grid solutions to “power up” underserved areas of Nigeria. Applicants should be developing, scaling up or extending energy technologies to off-grid areas of Nigeria. To apply, applicants should complete the the application form below and send required attachments, to OffGridChallengeNigeria@usadf.gov between February 1 and…
read morePosition title: Principal Green Mini-Grids Market Development Specialist Grade: PL3 Position N°: 50067404 Reference: ADB/19/008 Publication date: 01/03/2019 Closing date: 31/03/2019 Country: Côte d’Ivoire Objectives THE BANK: The African Development Bank (AfDB) is the premier multi-lateral development finance institution fostering economic growth and social progress in Africa. The AfDB’s primary goal is to reduce poverty and improve living standards by mobilising resources…
read moreMegatrends are global, sustained and macro-economic forces of development that impacts businesses, economies, societies, cultures and personal lives, which defines our future world and its increasing pace of change. Megatrends have different meanings and impacts for different industries, companies and individuals. Many of us are familiar with the effects of these megatrends and may have already experienced…
read moreWhat is Recycling? The first thought that hit my mind when I first heard the word recycling as a kid was the “recycle bin”; that icon on my desktop that hold files that I have deleted from my laptop either because it is deemed to be useless or in error.. This is not far from…
read moreFollowing the opposition of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) ban on electioneering during the one week extension of poll, the commission will meet today to review the restriction. INEC, according to its national chairman’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Rotimi Oyekanmi, would…
read moreFord Motor Company has received an A grade for its water security efforts from CDP, the environmental impact nonprofit that drives sustainable economies. This marks the fourth year in a row Ford has earned an A from CDP for its water management efforts, according to a statement by the autocompany. The statement said Ford is the…
read moreThe Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is a grant making and advocacy foundation that is part of the global Open Society Foundations Network. OSIWA works to support the creation of open societies in West Africa marked by functioning democracy, good governance, the rule of law, basic freedoms, and widespread civic participation. Our headquarters…
read moreThe Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa Program seeks emerging leaders who have a demonstrated potential for impact, a clear commitment to integrity, and are at earlier stages of their journey. The Obama Foundation Leaders: Africa program will inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the African continent through a core set of shared values and…
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