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NiMet Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Climate Emergencies in Nigeria

The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, has pledged the federal government’s dedication to addressing humanitarian crises caused by conflicts, natural disasters, and climate change. Speaking at NiMet’s 2nd roundtable meeting on “Anticipatory Action Framework for Nigeria,” Anosike called for enhanced inter-agency collaboration to tackle these challenges effectively. Anosike highlighted NiMet’s […]

Adamawa Protesters Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence

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. […]

UN Nigeria Calls for Action Against Gender Violence Ahead of Beijing+30

The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.”  Nesreen […]

World Toilet Day 2024: A Call for Universal Sanitation

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 […]

Lawmakers Call for More Women in Leadership

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has called for increased female representation in Nigerian politics. He made this appeal at an international legislative dialogue focused on women and constitutional amendment. Abbas emphasized the importance of women’s voices in shaping the nation’s future. He cited global examples like Rwanda, where women hold significant […]

World Food Day 2024: A Wake-up Call for Nigeria

By: Harriet Ijeomah As we mark World Food Day 2024, the global community is called to action under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.” This theme underscores the essential human right to access affordable, sustainable, and nutritious food, which remains out of reach for millions worldwide. For Nigeria, […]

World Humanitarian Day | August 19

Today, we pause to recognise the selfless dedication of humanitarian workers who, despite countless challenges, continue to stand at the forefront of crises, offering care, protection, and hope. Our team believes that acts of humanity deserve not only to be performed but also to be celebrated and shared, so that others can be inspired to […]

Global food prices ease marginally in July, FAO Report

According to the food index report of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, Global food prices have eased marginally in July as a decrease in cereals outweighed increase in vegetable oil, meat products and sugar,  The report, which tracks the most globally traded food commodities, averaged 120.8 points in July, down from 121.0 points […]