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Ground-breaking Ceremony of the Jos Agro-Innovation Makerspace a collaborative effort between the Plateau State Government and UNDP

In partnership with the Plateau State Government, the United Nations Development Programme hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Agro-Innovation Makerspace in Jos. This initiative is part of UNDP’s broader effort to establish a network of innovation hubs that empower young people to develop and implement scalable solutions for sustainable development in Nigeria.

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HerAfCFTA: Breaking Barriers and Creating Opportunities as 100 Young Nigerians Graduate from the Le Look Bag-Making Training Programme

As part of the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) ongoing efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s export-ready workforce and boost the country’s competitiveness in the global fashion and leather goods industry, 94 out of 100 young trainees have successfully completed and passed the "Look and Learn" bag-making training programme programme designed to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in meeting both local and international order demands.

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20 high impact fintech Startups selected to advance to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator Programme

Twenty outstanding startups representing 17 African countries have been selected to advance to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Startup Accelerator Programme. This milestone is the culmination of the transformative Bootcamp Phase that brought together 45 startups from 34 African countries, equipping them with the critical tools and insights they need to take their business to scale.

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From Small Wins to Big Impact: Powering Inclusive Growth

With UNDP’s solarization support for the garment production hub and access to the skilled workforce already in place, Josephine was able to hire over 200 artisans. This expansion created a streamlined production system that not only fulfilled her contract requirements but also opened up new job opportunities and economic prospects for many others. Among those employed was a tailor from northern Nigeria, who, for the first time, earned over a million naira. This financial success enabled him to purchase his first piece of land—an achievement that symbolized dignity, security, and a clear path to economic independence.

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A Journey to Transform Angola’s Fintech Landscape- Joachim's Story

Growing up French-Angolan, Joachim studied finance in France, then later on worked in private banking at E.D. Rothschild in Luxembourg. He then moved into asset management and cryptocurrency in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). But no matter where he found himself, he had this burning desire to create something impactful in Angola. This motivated him to start CYTO, to unlock the untapped potential of Africa's youth.

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Country Programme Document for Nigeria (2023-2027)

The UNDP CPD for 2023 to 2027 contributes to the United Nations development system (UNDS) overall objective in the UNDSCF that promotes inclusive human-rights based and gender-sensitive development in Nigeria for the acceleration and achievement of the 2030 Agenda and African Union Agenda 2063.

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Deafening Silence: The Premiere(link is external)

Recognizing the critical role of gender norms in perpetuating inequalities and violence against women, the Spotlight Initiative has prioritized innovative approaches to address these barriers. In line with this commitment, UNDP Nigeria has introduced the "Deafening Silence" project, a transformative gender norm intervention designed to drive societal change through storytelling and media. The "Deafening Silence" project features a groundbreaking approach, including a feature movie, Netflix episodes, and a one-year television series. This multimedia initiative is strategically developed to challenge harmful gender norms, promote gender equality, and empower women and girls across Nigeria. By leveraging the power of storytelling, the project sparks dialogue and raises awareness around sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and other forms of violence against women.(link is external)

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UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in some 170 countries and territories, working with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners.

UNDP has been supporting the Government and people of Nigeria in addressing development challenges, through strengthening and building institutions that promote inclusive sustainable development and democratic governance. We work work an array of partners as we work together to support the Nigeria meet her Vision 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) promise.

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Investing in Health and Police Reform: UNDP Hands Over 10 Mobile Clinics to the Nigeria Police Force

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Periculum: Transforming Financial Inclusion in Africa through AI and Innovation

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About Nigeria

216.7

Million

Population

169/189

Ranking

in the Human Development Index (2020)

42.6

Percent

Poverty rate

3.61

Percent

Women in Parliament

56.7

Percent

Infant mortality rate

42.5

Percent

Youth unemployment

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