Civil society organisations (CSOs) and media representatives in Kaduna State, under the Beta Nigeria Education Campaign, have committed to addressing critical education challenges, including teacher shortages, out-of-school children (OOSC), and weak accountability in the education sector. As part of their efforts, stakeholders conducted advocacy visits to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) and the […]
The Rivers State government has announced its commitment to tackling gender-based violence (GBV), aiming to reduce its prevalence to between 5 and 10 percent. Commissioner for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, Ilamu Arugu, expressed gratitude to the Rivers State Multi-Stakeholders Action Committee on GBV prevention for their selfless efforts and cooperation. The committee, funded by Action-Aid […]
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 […]
