USAID awards $2.6m grants to solar energy companies in sub-Saharan Africa
The grants will provide reliable, affordable off-grid electricity to about 300 healthcare facilities
Tag: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
U.S donates 200 ventilators to Nigeria
During a phone conversation with President Buhari last April, the U.S president had promised to send ventilators to Nigeria
USAID earmarks N427m to support Nigeria’s response to COVID-19
USAID says the money will help Nigeria upgrade and expand the capacity of the nine EOCs to strengthen response to ...
National Democratic Institute: Request for Application
The grant will be awarded to eligible NGOs in four categories.
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USAID wants multi-sectoral approach in tackling TB in Nigeria
The official said various healthcare practitioners need to collaborate to curb the spread of TB in Nigeria.
Nigeria partners USAID on $8 million water project in North-east
The project, which began in 2019, has Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe as benefiting states.
Stronger donor, govt partnership will help Nigeria achieve UHC by 2030 – Minister
The minister spoke during the strategic engagement between government agencies and development partners.
Nigeria has standardised seed production, distribution – Minister
The minister said Nigeria is working to become West Africa's hub for excellent seed practices.
INEC, CSOs, others mull ways to tackle fake news
An official says disinformation and misinformation have generated significant threat not only to the country's democracy but human co-existence.
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How Nigerian govt can support agribusinesses – Experts
The event was organised by United States Agency for International development (USAID)
USAID to facilitate $300m investment in five crops in seven Nigerian states
According to USAID, the programme will reach at least 5,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
FAO, Nigerian government launch plan for sustainable livestock development
African Sustainable Livestock (ASL) 2050 aims to develop the potentials and opportunity of the livestock sector
I’m determined to end herders, farmers crises – Buhari
''The incessant conflicts between herders and farmers is an age long problem, this administration is determined to find lasting solutions.
Herders, farmers clashes claimed 7,000 lives in Benue, Nasarawa in five years — U.S. Report
The report also says the violence has cost the Nigerian economy $13 billion a year over the past five years.
Elections: 1,515 young Nigerians to contest for Senate, Reps – YIAGA
INEC data shows that 51.11 per cent of the 84 million registered voters are in the 18-35 years age bracket.
INEC highlights framework for voting by IDPs
INEC wants internally displaced persons to also exercise their voting rights in the 2019 general elections.
USAID donates $11 million to Nigeria for health survey
The periodic survey monitors changes in population, health and nutrition.
40% of funds allocated to health in Nigeria wasted due to inefficiency – USAID
Official says an efficient health insurance scheme is necessary for achieving universal health coverage.
How we’re assisting VVF patients – UCH
“UCH reserves 14 bed spaces for fistula patients. But this has now been expanded to 21 bed spaces."
60,000 births expected in Nigeria’s IDP camps in 2015 — UN
400 birth kits were donated.
