Gender-based violence continues to be a significant obstacle to sustainable development worldwide, with women and girls bearing the brunt of its devastating effects. According to UN Women, nearly one in three women globally—approximately 736 million—has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. This staggering figure excludes cases of sexual harassment, emphasizing […]
The European Union (EU) has extended its climate action efforts to more than 350 local government councils across sub-Saharan Africa, aiming to mitigate the impacts of climate change. Speaking at the closing event of the Abuja Urban Lab, Tomasz Gawlik, a representative of the EU delegation, emphasized the EU’s global commitment to addressing climate issues […]
Over 150 youths, including individuals with disabilities, took to the streets of Yola, Adamawa State, on Wednesday in a rally against the alarming increase in gender-based violence (GBV). The demonstration, led by the Today for Tomorrow Initiative, aimed to draw attention to the pervasive impact of GBV on Nigerian youths and demand urgent government action. […]
The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to support women-owned businesses in Nigeria. The initiative, announced during a signing event in Abuja, aims to empower women entrepreneurs, create jobs, and improve access to finance for women in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
Prudential Zenith Life Insurance has partnered with the Red Cross and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reduce road crashes in Nigeria. According to FRSC data, the first half of 2023 saw a 14% reduction in road crashes, injured victims, and a 15.5% decrease in fatalities compared to the same period in 2022. Despite […]
At the Climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria has called for increased global funding for climate adaptation to address the growing threats faced by vulnerable nations. The country also pressed for strict adherence to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement, emphasizing the urgent need for action. “We need to put adaptation at the forefront,” said Nkiruka […]
Stakeholders at a two-day workshop on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Enugu have urged immediate action to strengthen accountability, promote justice, and empower communities to combat the pervasive issue in the South-East region. Organized by Women Aid Collective (WACOL) in collaboration with WARDC and Above Whispers, with support from the MacArthur Foundation, the event […]
The U.S. Centres for Disease Control (US-CDC) has emphasized the urgent need for collective efforts to eradicate all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Nigeria. Bukola Adewunmi, the CDC’s Gender and GBV Programme Specialist, made the call during a media roundtable on GBV organized in Abuja in collaboration with APIN Public Health Initiatives. Adewunmi highlighted […]
Traditional rulers play a pivotal role in the fight against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) due to their significant influence within communities, according to Ajibola Ijimakinwa, Lagos State Project Coordinator for the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC). Speaking at a town hall meeting held at the palace of the Olu of Epe, Oba […]
The Vital Role of Soil in Our Lives World Soil Day serves as a critical reminder of the invaluable role soil plays in sustaining life on Earth. From nourishing our food to regulating the water cycle and balancing the carbon cycle, soil is at the heart of global ecosystems. Approximately 95% of food production relies […]
