 A new non-governmental organisation, the Alternative Livelihood Initiative (ALI), has officially launched in Nigeria with a mission to improve livelihoods and create sustainable economic opportunities for women, youths, and vulnerable communities nationwide.
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 The Government of Canada has expressed strong interest in expanding youth-focused digital and technical empowerment programmes in Nigeria following a high-level visit to the Girls’ Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) hub at Yaba College of Technology.
 Every year on May 27, Nigeria comes alive with colorful parades, laughter, music, and the joyful energy of children celebrating their special day. Children’s Day is more than just another date on the calendar — it is a reminder of the importance of nurturing, protecting, and investing in the future generation.
 The TA Community, a non-governmental organisation, has trained 246 market women across selected markets in Ilorin under its Tech for Market Women (T4MW) Initiative, aimed at improving financial literacy and digital business management among informal traders.
 Chanja Datti Recycling Co. Ltd has intensified efforts to promote plastic recycling and environmental responsibility through the launch of a new plastic collection centre in Jabi.
 The Federal Government of Nigeria has intensified efforts to empower young Nigerians through digital skills training, strategic partnerships and inclusive programmes aimed at creating sustainable employment opportunities.
NGO Moves to Boost Security Around Federal University of Lafia with Solar Lighting Initiative1/5/2026  The West African Action Network against Small Arms Proliferation has announced plans to install solar-powered streetlights in Gandu community as part of efforts to address rising insecurity around the Federal University of Lafia.
 Germany-based Nigerian philanthropist, Joy Orude, has launched the JK El Roi Foundation, a new initiative focused on empowering youths and women in Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government Area of Lagos State.
 At the heart of every thriving society is education and at the center of that belief stands the Kindle Hope Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization driven by compassion, purpose, and an unshakable commitment to children from underserved communities.
On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025, Giving Tuesday Nigeria held the first-ever generosity festival in Nigeria. The theme for the Giving Festival 2025, “Where Generosity Takes Center Stage”, truly came alive as the event was the biggest gathering for generosity in Nigeria. Non-profits, corporate partners, organizations, volunteers, community members, and brands all came together in one location to do good for 1,500 beneficiaries.
 Human rights are the basic entitlements every individual possesses simply by being human. They are not granted by governments and cannot be taken away by any authority. These rights apply to all people, regardless of nationality, gender, ethnicity, religion, or social status and cover both fundamental protections, including the right to life, and the essential elements that make life meaningful, such as access to food, education, work, health, and personal liberty.
 In a world where everyone is constantly busy and overwhelmed by daily struggles, some people still find the time to show up for others. They are called volunteers—people who choose to serve, support causes, and give their time, energy, and resources freely, without expecting payment.
 We’ve all had moments where we felt inadequate—not enough, not complete—and we know just how heavy that feeling can be. Now, imagine what it feels like to actually be physically incomplete, to be different from others and not in a “special” way, but in a way that makes people label you as disabled.
 By the end of 2024, about 40.8 million people were living with HIV worldwide, with Africa still carrying the heaviest burden, according to the World Health Organization. In the same year, around 630,000 people died from HIV-related illnesses, while 1.3 million new infections were recorded—figures that show the virus remains a major global health challenge.
 Violence against women and girls remains one of the most persistent human rights violations globally, affecting nearly one in three women. While the issue cuts across borders and generations, it is now intensifying in a newer, fast-evolving space: the digital world.
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