By Mayowa ADENIRAN |  The highly anticipated COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, has ended in disappointment, with many critics labeling it a "flop." The summit, dubbed the "finance COP,"

Health and climate experts have identified the sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) industry as a major driver of the climate crisis, urging Nigeria to implement measures to curb their consumption in the

BO Foundation for Inclusive Media (BOFIM), the Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) arm of BONews Service has distributed sanitary pads to female students with disabilities in Sango Junior Secondary School (Inclusive), Agege,

Salt has been an integral part of human existence since time immemorial. It is an important ingredient in our diets and is used by diverse populations regardless of race, age,

On World AIDS Day (December 1), UNAIDS is highlighting that upholding the human rights of all people living with or at risk of HIV is vital for ending AIDS by

The EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS last week inaugurated the second cohort of the Youth Sounding Board (YSB) Nigeria, following the completion of the tenure of the pioneer cohort.

mayowa ADENIRAN | The Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) Coalition comprising Nigerian and other African groups have condemned the presence of no fewer than 1773 fossil fuel lobbyists at

Mayowa Adeniran |  As the Ondo State governorship election approaches, media experts are emphasizing the crucial role journalists play in combating misinformation. During a webinar themed “Misinformation and Elections: Journalists,

Mayowa ADENIRAN |  As the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) prepares to open today in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku, the African Civil Society, African civil society organizations coalesced under the

The Internet has been singled out as the last standing civic space, with calls being made to countries in the Global South to guard it.  Speaking during the launch of

The $20 million West Africa Democracy Fund (WADF) aims to promote democracy in the region, which recently experienced military coups. Over three years, activities will target increased citizen engagement with democracy and

Key Demands from CAPPA: Prioritize Community Rights: Protect the lives and rights of communities affected by mining activities Environmental Protection: Ensure that mining operations do not harm the environment Collaborative