The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening domestic resource mobilization to ensure the sustainability of the national HIV response and reduce reliance on foreign aid. The move comes in response to potential shifts in donor policies, including the U.S. administration’s temporary suspension of foreign aid for development programs, which initially raised […]
The Lagos State Government and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have reaffirmed their commitment to protecting children’s rights from the impacts of climate change. This pledge was made during the 2024 World Children’s Day celebration held in Lagos on Tuesday. Lagos State Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, emphasized the significance of […]
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 […]
