The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a program offering free Cesarean sections (C-sections) to Nigerian women in need, a move aimed at combating high maternal and neonatal mortality rates. Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made the announcement at the Joint Annual Review conference in Abuja, marking a […]
By: Harriet C. Ijeomah The Women Environment Programme (WEP), in collaboration with GoodWash Foundation for Health and Environmental Protection, recently organized a one-day capacity building workshop for grassroots women’s organizations in the South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria. The event, held at Newton Hotels in Owerri, Imo State, gathered over 40 civil society organizations (CSOs) […]
Dynamo Group of Companies has flagged off a bold initiative, ‘Operation Agriculture by Force,’ aimed at tackling poverty and food insecurity amid Nigeria’s economic challenges. The launch event, held at the company’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State, drew government officials, business leaders, and educators who commended the effort. The company’s Managing Director, Aneto Onyema, highlighted […]
The Imo chapter of the Nigerian Optometric Association (NOA) recently elected a new executive team in a peaceful and well-organized election held at the Golden Crown Hotel in Imo State on November 3, 2024. Out of 68 registered members who turned out for the vote, Dr. Patrick Iwuchukwu emerged as the new chairman, securing 35 […]
Nigeria’s Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi) has achieved a remarkable milestone as one of six finalists for the 2024 WISE Prize for Education. Standing out as the only African organization on the shortlist, AREAi’s recognition underscores its commitment to addressing critical gaps in access to quality education for underprivileged and marginalized communities across […]
Plan International, a non-governmental organization, has empowered 240 women and youth in Adamawa and Borno states through skills training. The initiative aims to boost their economic capacities and contribute to peacebuilding efforts in the Lake Chad region. The organization recently commissioned a livelihood incubation center in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State to facilitate […]
In response to soaring food prices, Nigerian tech startup Egoras has unveiled a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative designed to provide low-cost rice to communities in need. The initiative, launched over the weekend, aims to ease financial pressures on households hit hardest by the rising cost of living and food inflation, especially with food inflation […]
MTN Group has announced the election of its President and CEO, Ralph Mupita, to the GSMA Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term, spotlighting MTN’s commitment to advancing digital connectivity across Africa. The GSM Association (GSMA), a global non-profit representing mobile operators, plays a vital role in shaping the future of mobile communication worldwide. Ralph […]
With mental health challenges affecting millions worldwide—nearly half of all mental health disorders begin before age 14, according to Nature—adolescents and young adults face significant hurdles in addressing their needs. In Sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, approximately 14.3% of children struggle with severe psychological issues, as shown by research from PLOS. While a range of mental […]
The recently concluded Child Protection Week, marking the Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Month, has cast a glaring spotlight on a crisis that has plagued Nigeria for years. SGBV continues to fester, sustained by a deeply entrenched culture of silence, driven by fear of reprisal, concerns about family dignity, societal stigmatization, shame, and a justice […]
