Harriet C. Ijeomah The National Population Commission (NPC), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health (FMOH), has launched the 2024 Nigeria Verbal and Social Autopsy (VASA) Study to address the high rates of maternal and child mortality in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing at the NPC office in Owerri, Hon. Federal Commissioner Prof. […]
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 […]
Abia State’s First Lady, Priscilla Otti, marked the 2024 World Cancer Day by donating N10 million to support underprivileged cancer patients in the state. The event, held in Umuahia, aimed to raise awareness about cancer prevention and treatment while alleviating the financial burden faced by affected families. Otti emphasized the need for collaborative efforts to […]
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the need for sustained efforts toward gender equality, calling it crucial for building a peaceful, equitable, and prosperous society. Speaking at the 2024 Gender Conference held at the University of Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the importance of justice and empowerment in fostering sustainable development. Represented by Mrs. Maryam Obadina, she […]
For 14-year-old Amina in Kano, Nigeria, the journey to school is a daily battle. Living with a mobility impairment, Amina struggles to navigate flooded roads and muddy paths during Nigeria’s intensifying rainy season. Her experience highlights a growing issue in Nigeria: how climate change exacerbates challenges for children with disabilities, particularly in a strained educational […]
The Federal Government has lifted restrictions on National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) postings, allowing corps members to serve in private sector organizations such as banks and oil and gas companies. This policy shift, announced by the Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, will take effect with the commencement of the 2024 Batch ‘C’ Orientation Course. […]
Key stakeholders in Imo State have urged the state government to adopt proactive strategies to combat the socio-economic and health challenges posed by climate change. The call was made during the inaugural meeting of the Imo State Climate Change Technical Committee held in Owerri, bringing together experts from diverse fields including environment, public health, law, […]
Are you a climate journalist or interested in reporting on climate issues? The Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation, in partnership with TheCable.ng, invites Nigerian journalists to apply for the Amplifying Climate Storytelling Fellowship. Who Can Apply? Journalists from online and Newspaper Journalism Foundation are encouraged to apply. Special consideration will be given to: Female journalists Journalists […]
Today marks World Toilet Day with the Theme: Sanitation For Pace , a global initiative by the United Nations to spotlight the importance of sanitation and hygiene. Despite notable strides, billions remain without access to safe sanitation, posing urgent health and environmental challenges. The Global Sanitation Crisis Currently, 3.6 billion people—nearly half the world’s population—lack […]
Human-induced climate change, driven by fossil fuel use, has intensified seasonal downpours in the Niger and Lake Chad basins by 5–20% this year, according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network. The worsening rainfall has triggered devastating floods, killing about 1,500 people and displacing over a million across West and Central Africa, the UN’s Office […]
