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  • UHC: Appraising health insurance schemes in Cross River, Edo, Lagos, Osun

    July 16, 2023 |

    BONews |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Osun

    In 2004 the federal government established the national health insurance scheme to increase access to healthcare and make it more affordable. The health insurance scheme provides access to medications, doctor visits and high-quality maternal and child care. In an effort to get more people signed up for the health insurance scheme, local government and other organizations are working to reach people through mediums like social media and local radio programs to educate them about the benefits of joining the scheme.

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  • Tracka, the initiative tackling corruption in Nigeria's public sector

    July 13, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kawu, Niger

    In an effort to fight government corruption, an initiative called Tracka monitors public spending allocations and holds town hall meetings in communities across Nigeria to educate residents about the budgeting process. The organization has engaged 967 communities and helped hold officials accountable for projects that were funded but never completed, such as an electricity substation in Kawu.

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  • Bank of America Is Using AI and Metaverse to Train New Hires

    July 13, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States

    Bank of America is training its employees with virtual reality and artificial intelligence. The immersive program runs them through simulations of scenarios they might encounter on the job such as an upset customer or a bank robbery. The new method helps employees learn faster and makes them more comfortable performing tasks.

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  • This Nigerian media outlet pushes for justice around banking issues

    July 13, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    The Foundation for Investigative Journalism was founded in 2020 to promote and provide accountability in society and advocate for justice on behalf of victims of Nigeria's faltering banking system. The outlet runs a news impact desk, where people can submit complaints of bank fraud or mismanagement directly; then FIJ requests evidence from the aggrieved parties, conducts reviews and fact-checking. The outlet handles 10-20 cases a month, and has facilitated the recovery of over $150,000 for aggrieved individuals since its founding.

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  • Helping girls in northern Nigeria take their first digital step

    July 13, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria

    A digital literacy training program in Nigeria, the Gina Mata, Gina Al'umma, is bridging the country’s technology gender gap by teaching women and girls about the gig economy, STEM, graphic design, storytelling, and how to sell products online.

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  • New Tree Tech: Cutting-edge drones give reforestation a helping hand

    July 12, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

    Using drones to drop seeds is becoming a valid option to increase the scale and efficiency of tree-planting projects, especially in locations that are difficult for humans to reach. Seattle-based Mast Reforestation drops seeds in fire-ravaged areas with massive, custom-designed drones, and Australia’s AirSeed Technologies does so with a team of drones that don’t need human supervisors.

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  • Oregon Wants to Register Medicaid Recipients to Vote. Will Biden Officials Allow It?

    July 11, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Oregon

    Oregon was the first state to implement automatic voter registration, which allows government agencies such as the DMV to share residents’ information with election officials. Roughly 94 percent of eligible residents are now registered to vote, and the state hopes to expand its approach to Medicaid recipients, but federal regulations may complicate that process.

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  • In the Shadowy World of Animal Poaching, There's a New Cop in Town

    July 10, 2023 |

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    Response Location: India, Kerala

    HAWK, or Hostile Activity Watch Kernel, is a digital intelligence gathering system for wildlife crime in India. Field staff use HAWK’s app to enter data when they encounter a crime, which generates the documents an officer needs to submit in court. Since HAWK’s 2020 rollout, the criminal investigation process has been streamlined, resulting in fewer errors, quicker processing times, and more transparency. Building off its success, HAWK is now being introduced to more Indian states.

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  • Drones Are Delivering Medical Supplies To Hard-To-Reach Clinics In Nigeria

    July 08, 2023 |

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    Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

    High-tech drones from the organization Zipline are delivering medical supplies — from vaccinations to blood and other necessary equipment — to hospitals in traditionally hard to reach areas. The drones can make an hour long trip in 10 to 30 minutes, making the delivery service a valuable tool in emergency situations.

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  • Electric Trucks Are Making Their Way In California. We Took A Ride To See What It's Like

    July 07, 2023 |

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    Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

    Electric semi-trucks get less hot than their diesel counterparts and emit no fumes, improving the driving experience for drivers while reducing emissions.

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