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. The current group, like the previous one, comprises 25 young…
On Monday, October 28, 2024, the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay coalition launched the MBPP Storytelling Platform for African communities at the frontlines of climate change and extractive industry devastation to share their stories and experiences in pursuing climate justice.…
Summary Of The Story Courtesy Visit: Benue State Peace and Reconciliation Commission hosted stakeholders on October 11, 2024. Objective: To establish a constructive and mutually beneficial relationship with the Benue State Peace and Reconciliation Commission. To gain insights into the…
Heads of State and Government at the UN General Assembly warn that funding for malaria must be increased if we are to prevent one of world’s oldest deadly diseases from resurging in the next five years In the event of…
Story Summary: Team Lagos emerged victorious in the 2024 SOS Children’s Village National Director’s Cup, defeating Team Plateau 2-0 in the final held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium in Lagos on September 7, 2024. The tournament, organized by SOS Children’s Village,…
Story Summary: Akwa Ibom State Government to collaborate with the Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN) to address environmental issues. Focus on Oil Spills: EDEN highlighted the severe impact of recent oil spills, especially in Ibeno Local Government Area. Calls for Action:…
In a significant step towards addressing the unique challenges faced by men in Nigeria, the Life After Abuse Foundation (LAAF) paid a courtesy visit to former Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, on August 25, 2024. The meeting…
The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has urged the country’s regulators and the film and cinema industry to protect the next generation of Nigerians from the predatory tactics of the tobacco industry by sustaining the #SmokeFreeNollywood campaign. CAPPA’s…
The African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) has alerted Nigeria to a push by British American Tobacco (BAT) for Pakistan to export small packs of cigarettes, known as “kiddie” packs, to Africa. In a statement backed by 60 public health advocates,…
The Network of Youth for Sustainable Development Goals (#NGYouthSDGs) has launched a new project, “Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria,” aimed at equipping youth-led civil society organizations to drive climate action policies and implementation. With support…
