Tag: Ford Foundation

The 5 major non-profits in Nigeria and why they matter

As more communities continue to experience more diseases, economic depression, unemployment, and other crises, governments, and organised civil societies have successfully developed a symbiotic relationship, which became more evident with the Covid-19 pandemic.

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#DRIF19: Delegates call for renewed action to protect Africa’s Digital Space

Delegates at the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum have expressed concern at the spate of violation of human rights online on the African continent. The delegates were speaking at the…

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The Future Awards Africa holds reception for 2017 nominees

Nominees for The Future Awards Africa 2017 were yesterday hosted to a reception at Banana Island, Lagos. Supported by the Ford Foundation, the event also saw the presentation of certificates…

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Peter Okoye, Bovi, Ini Dima Okojie, others step out for The Future Awards Africa 2017 Nominees Reception

The Ford Foundation hosted nominees of The Future Awards Africa to a reception on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Anchored by Gbenga Aborowa, the nominees’ reception is one of the activities…

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[The Activism Blog] ICIR is offering grants to investigative journalists

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has announced a partnership with Ford Foundation to offer grants to investigative journalists in Nigeria. According to a statement by ICIR Project director, Tajudeen…

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The Film Blog: AFRIFF and Ford Foundation are helping to increase female participation in Nollywood

On the 9th of August, 20 young filmmakers gathered on the 9th floor of the CBC Towers in Lekki. They were brought together by AFRIFF and Ford Foundation to discuss…

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It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories

The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on 'We Survived Boko Haram' stories. This is a gathering of…

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The Future Awards Africa 2015: Meet nominees for The Ford Foundation Prize in Youth Employment

The Future Awards (TFA) Africa has announced the candidates for The Ford Foundation Prize in Youth Employment. Applicants were interviewed in selected cities Port Harcourt, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Kano and Lagos.…

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CSR Children, Ford Foundation hold Business Leaders Forum

Business Leaders will gather on October 7, 2015 for the 3rd Annual Chief Executive Officers Forum which is being held by CSR Children - leading advocates in the field of…

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#Tech2015: Don’t know where to pickup your PVC? There’s an App for that

by Muyiwa Matuluko It's barely 2 weeks to the Presidential Elections, yet a sizeable number of eligible voters are still yet to pick up their PVCs. One would assume it's…

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