Category: Thematic Issues

#CoopsDay: Lagos State Flags-off  2024 International Day of Cooperatives Celebration
Thematic Issues

#CoopsDay: Lagos State Flags-off 2024 International Day of Cooperatives Celebration

July 3, 2024

Lagos State Government has kicked off the celebration of the Year 2024 International Day of Cooperatives, in conjunction with Lagos State Cooperatives Federation (LASCOFED), the ... Read More

National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC) Launched by FG, FMAFS
Agriculture, Development

National Agricultural Sample Census (NASC) Launched by FG, FMAFS

July 3, 2024

...Only 7% of farming communities receive agricultural loans from banks in Nigeria – NBS ...Lagos and Ogun State has largest numbers of Farmers receiving bank ... Read More

Women and Youth-led Cooperative Societies Thriving
Cooperative, Climate Change

Women and Youth-led Cooperative Societies Thriving

June 26, 2024

Nick Hislop (left) and Permanent Secretary for Trade, Co-operatives and SMEs and Communications Shaheen Ali at Nalagi Hotel, Nadi. Picture: BALJEET SING WOMEN and youth-led ... Read More

Digital Systems Revive Dismally Performing Dairy Cooperatives
Agriculture, Africa

Digital Systems Revive Dismally Performing Dairy Cooperatives

June 26, 2024

KENYA - Digitization of records, operation systems and improved market prices has contributed to revival of dismally performing dairy farmers’ cooperative societies in the various ... Read More

Group Supports 150 Women with Farm Seedlings to Boost Productivity
Women Coops, Agriculture

Group Supports 150 Women with Farm Seedlings to Boost Productivity

June 23, 2024

The Royal Pearls Women Group, has empowered 150 indigenous women in Ugep, Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State with seeds/seedlings to boost their ... Read More

Promoting Access to Land and Gender Equality through Women’s Cooperatives in Senegal
Agriculture, Africa

Promoting Access to Land and Gender Equality through Women’s Cooperatives in Senegal

June 23, 2024

...Catalan Cooperation Fund allocates €30k to fostering organic agriculture, self-sufficiency, and female empowerment Two women water the cooperative's self-managed garden in the Casamance region, Senegal. ... Read More

Osun State Governor Releases N700m to Empower Cooperative Societies, Fulfils Promise Made
Government, Banking & Finance

Osun State Governor Releases N700m to Empower Cooperative Societies, Fulfils Promise Made

June 17, 2024

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to drive financial inclusion, noting that his administration is determined to financially empower grassroots traders ... Read More