As part of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, schools across Edo State have been empowered to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through awareness and education programs. The initiative, driven by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]
The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Nesreen […]
Akumegbulem Faith C. On November 29, 2024, stakeholders gathered at Protea Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, to deliberate on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2024. The engagement aimed to deepen understanding of the bill and its implications for Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape. The bill seeks to propel economic growth through digital technology, improve […]
Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of the Ekiti State Governor, has called on tertiary institution students to steer clear of drugs and behaviors that could fuel gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), during her sensitisation campaign for the ‘16 Days of Activism Against GBV,’ Oyebanji stressed the […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the National Assembly’s firm commitment to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) through progressive and targeted legislation. Abbas assured that more gender-focused bills and motions would be introduced to combat violence against women and girls and promote gender equality nationwide. Speaking in Abuja during the commemoration of […]
Oyo Tech Hub has trained over 300 boys and girls in digital literacy, equipping them with essential technology skills to explore career opportunities in the tech industry. The event, held in Oyo Town, featured hands-on sessions, interactive workshops, and a keynote address by UK-based cybersecurity expert and Oyo Tech Hub’s Chief IT Security Advisor, Abiodun […]
Global beauty and wellness brand Oriflame has partnered with Becour, Energy Peace Partners, and Prado Power to fund a solar mini-grid project in Maijaki, a rural community in Niger State, Nigeria. The initiative, launched in 2023, aligns with Oriflame’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and its goal of mitigating climate change by supporting clean energy solutions. […]
The National Council for Child Rights Advocate of Nigeria (NCCRAN) has urged all levels of government to establish specialized courts to handle Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases and promote amicable resolutions within families. Speaking during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday in Kano, NCCRAN State Coordinator Hajia Aisha Kabuga highlighted the challenges of addressing GBV cases through […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to youth empowerment as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s development strategy and Africa’s integration goals. Speaking at the 2024 Youth Legacy Conference in Abuja, Shettima highlighted the pivotal role of young people in shaping the nation’s future under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. Represented by […]
In a bid to combat the growing menace of cyberbullying in Nigeria, Advocats Sans Frontières France (ASF France), in collaboration with Space for Change and the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), is implementing the e-RIGHTS Project. The initiative, funded by the European Union, Nigeria-Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI), Lille Avocats Solidarité, and […]
