February 6th marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a global call to action against a practice that violates the human rights, health, and dignity of millions of girls and women worldwide.
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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched the Consumer Safety Club at Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja, as part of its Catch Them Young initiative to educate students on the dangers of drug abuse.
Over three million people in Northern Nigeria are set to benefit from the Value Chain Development Programme (VCN), a joint initiative by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Federal Government of Nigeria. The program targets 456,000 smallholder farmers and rural entrepreneurs across nine northern states: Borno, Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Jigawa, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara.
The Mohammed Baba Memorial Foundation recently held a two-day free cervical cancer screening event for women aged 21 to 65 at the Primary Healthcare Center in Idu, Abuja. The initiative, led by the foundation's founder, Aisha Mohammed, aimed to raise awareness about cervical cancer and provide life-saving preventive care to underserved women.
In a decisive effort to combat child trafficking, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully reunited nine trafficked children with their families in Kebbi State.
Education is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Recognizing its critical role in fostering peace and development, the United Nations General Assembly designated January 24 as International Day of Education. This observance underscores the global commitment to making education accessible and transformative for all.
The Kano State Government has committed over N637 million and disbursed N500 million as counterpart funding under the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF), aiming to address the state's critical malnutrition crisis.
Blooming with Hope Foundation is dedicated to empowering teenagers and rural communities through education, mentorship, and compassionate support. This year alone, they've impacted over 5,000 teenagers across five major secondary schools in Abeokuta in Ogun State. At Egba Odeda High School, they reached over 1,200 students, providing them with educational supplies, teenage guidance, and counselling.
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) has announced the launch of a National Cancer Intervention Fund to enhance cancer treatment and care across the country.
Over 250 residents of Abeokuta and Efuye communities in Ogun State have received food items through an outreach organized by the Feed A Mouth Initiative, a nongovernmental organization.
In response to the growing threat of online exploitation, the Pristine SACC Education and Technology Initiative has launched a targeted campaign to educate students and teachers on the dangers of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Executive Director Umar Aisha highlighted the increasing risks in digital spaces as young people’s online engagement intensifies, emphasizing the need for proactive measures.
On December 14, 2024, Catering to Africans In Need (CAIN) hosted its annual Christmas Benevolence Program, bringing relief and joy to 267 individuals from 50 underprivileged families this festive season. This year’s event provided these families with food items designed to sustain them for months, ensuring they could enjoy a brighter holiday season.
The KOL Foundation hosted its Partnership Accelerator and Launch event on December 5, 2024, at the Ecobank Pan African Center in Lagos, themed "Partnerships: The Tool We Need for National Development." The event brought together policymakers, thought leaders, and changemakers to address Nigeria's developmental challenges.
The Initiative for Grassroot Advancement (INGRA) has partnered with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to combat the rise of tuberculosis in Kogi State and address the stigmatization of HIV/AIDS patients.
The UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall, has declared that violence against women is inexcusable. In a statement to Tribune Online, Fall emphasized that no cultural, economic, or social pressures justify the suffering of women and girls. He called for collective efforts to change harmful narratives and create safer environments for women's education, work, and health services.
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