The 10th International Day of Women and Girls in Science, themed “Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science,” was commemorated on February 11, 2025, at IITA-CGIAR through a hybrid event. The celebration brought together young girls, women leaders, scientists, and representatives from various sectors to discuss women’s leadership roles and…

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) marked World Pulses Day 2025 by highlighting its ongoing work to develop climate-resilient cowpea and soybean varieties, crucial crops for combating African food insecurity. In an exclusive interview with RadioIITA, researchers discussed the institute’s strategies for breeding pulses capable of withstanding increasingly challenging…