Empowering Young Women: BAYWO, partners hold leadership training - ITREALMS

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The Biola Ariyo Youths and Women (BAYWO) Foundation and partners, recently organized a one-day training session for adolescent girls and young women on community development, leadership skills, and civic engagement, reports ITREALMS.

The event, held at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) in Ikeja, targeted young women aged 15-29.

iPower: Empowering Nigeria’s renewable energy future - ITREALMS

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For decades, Nigeria’s power sector has been on shaky ground — struggling with unreliable electricity supply, aging infrastructure, and an overdependence on fossil fuels. Grid collapse has become a recurrent experience, forcing households and businesses to rely on expensive and polluting generators. Amid these challenges, past and present governments always paint a hopeful picture of reforms and investments aimed at improving the grid. Yet, in a world rapidly shifting towards renewable energy, true progress will not come from patching up a failing system but from embracing a sustainable, green energy future. Indigenous brands like iPower are already leading the way, proving that Nigeria does not have to be left behind.

The global energy landscape is undergoing a transformation. In fact, with the Paris Agreement, more than 110 countries have committed to a net zero emissions target by 2050. Renewable energy has become the new frontier as nations race to reduce carbon emissions and combat climate change. Solar farms are stretching across the Sahara, wind turbines are rising along coastlines, and battery technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Countries like China, Japan, and the US, which once relied on coal and crude oil, are now investing heavily in clean energy solutions — not just for environmental reasons but because renewables are proving to be more economically viable in the long run.

Empowering National Workforce: MINILS confers fellowship on Danbatta - ITREALMS

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The Michael Imoudu National Institute of Labour Studies (MINILS) has decorated the Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof. Umar Danbatta, with the award of Fellowship of the Nigeria Institute of Labour (NIL) under the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment.

At the conferment ceremony in Abuja recently, which was part of the series of events marking the 40 Anniversary/Founders Day of the Institute, the Director-General of the Institute, Isa Aremu, said Danbatta was being recognised for his exemplary contributions and that of his team to the betterment of the Commission and national workforce.

How BrandXchange is empowering Nigerian consumers by Elvis Eromosele - ITREALMS

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In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are the driving force behind any successful business. They invest their hard-earned money in goods and services with the expectation of a satisfactory experience. However, not all brands live up to their promises, leaving consumers disappointed and disheartened.

Addressing this issue, BrandXchange, an innovative platform, has taken the bold step of empowering Nigerian consumers to give feedback on brands across various categories. Through their Consumer Value Awards (CVA) program, consumers now have a voice in determining the value of brands in 2023.

Embracing Digital Revolution: Empowering Nigerian SMEs by Reuben Kalu - ITREALMS

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Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria can maximize their business potential by effectively leveraging a digital business model. 

Here are some key strategies for SMEs to consider:

WTISD'23: ITU, empowering least developed countries via ICTs - ITREALMS

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The 2023 World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is focusing on “Empowering the least developed countries through information and communication technologies,” reports ITREALMS.

Commemorated globally on 17 May, which coincides with the day ITU was founded, just as the United Nations agency called on the public and private sectors to make pledges for universal connectivity and digital transformation in these countries through its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.

Empower Local Governments, improve access to clean water, sanitation, hygiene - ITREALMS

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Access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene is essential for human health and well-being. The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 is about "clean water and sanitation for all". However, in many developing countries, these necessities remain out of reach for a significant portion of the population, particularly those living in suburban and rural areas. The popular thinking is that local governments can play a critical role in scaling up interventions to improve access to water, sanitation, and hygiene.

Take Nigeria. It is easily the most populous country in Africa with a rapidly growing population that is expected to reach 400 million by 2050. Despite its vast natural resources, including water, Nigeria faces significant challenges in providing access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), only 29 per cent of Nigerians have access to basic sanitation facilities, and only 63 per cent have access to basic water services.

U.S. Consulate celebrates 4 years of empowering businesswomen - ITREALMS

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The U.S. government is strongly committed to supporting women’s economic empowerment and gender equality through thoughtful and innovative business development programs that enable Nigerian businesswomen to achieve their full economic potential.

On Thursday, a diverse group of 250 women graduated from the fourth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and joined 520 other Nigerian businesswomen who have benefitted from the program.