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…
The “GESI Tracker” is a dedicated lens through which we scrutinise, analyse, and celebrate parliamentary activities’ on gender and inclusion-related dimensions. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the GESI Tracker, your comprehensive weekly report on Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) activities…
Tap iNitiative, in collaboration with the Open Society Foundation, is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Judicial Accountability Conference. This pivotal event is set to address pressing issues surrounding transparency and public confidence in Nigeria’s judicial system. Scheduled to…
Amidst a surge in cases of rape, incest, and gender-based violence (GBV), women advocacy groups are calling upon the Lagos State Government to lift the suspension on safe abortion guidelines. The suspension, in effect since June 29, 2023, has left…
