The Olympics Analogy: Africa must embrace bold moves to achieve transformation at scale — By Elsie…“As the world cheered for the remarkable feats at the just ended 2024 Olympics, I was impressed by the extraordinary displays of human…Sep 4Sep 4
Smallholder farmers learn new methods of farming to cope with shocks that drive food insecurityAs the COVID-19 crisis continues to affect the livelihoods of communities across Nigeria, there is an urgent need to enhance long-term…Feb 6, 2021Feb 6, 2021
Improving social contract through the rehabilitation of formal learning CentersThe Government Day Secondary School in Gulak, Adamawa State was one of the many learning centres that had been destroyed by insurgent…Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
Banki: Laying the foundation for stabilization and strengthening COVID-19 response — brick by brickStraddling the border between Northeast Nigeria and Cameroon, the garrison town of Banki has witnessed the destruction of essential…Jan 22, 2021Jan 22, 2021
Improving local food production in conflict affected communitiesThe prolonged crisis in North-Eastern Nigeria has resulted in a drastic decline in the region’s agriculture capabilities and capacities…Jan 20, 2021Jan 20, 2021
Children set to return to school amid improved learning facilities“I was sitting in front on my house, when I heard loud noises coming from the school compound. Few minutes later, I saw smoke coming out…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Empowering communities by strengthening livelihoods — UNDP constructs new market stalls and shopsUntil 2013, Buni Yadi hosted one of the largest markets in Yobe State, and attracted traders and buyers from all across Nigeria, hence…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Surviving conflict and start of a new lifeDespite the widespread loss of livelihoods caused by the insurgency in Northeast Nigeria since 2009, people affected by this crisis has…Sep 4, 2020Sep 4, 2020
Strengthening community resilience through the reconstruction of basic infrastructureBasic infrastructures are integral elements of prosperous living and catalytic to sustainable livelihoods anywhere in the world. Its…Aug 23, 2020Aug 23, 2020
Restoring Livelihoods: Households in Yobe State receive farming support ahead of the rain seasonThe crisis in Northeast Nigeria has disrupted the region’s productive capacities, especially in agriculture. Since 2009, hundreds of…Jun 18, 2020Jun 18, 2020