 The Rotary Action Group for Family Health and AIDS Prevention, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Federal Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders, has called on Nigerians to take advantage of its annual three-day free health screening and referral program, "Rotary Family Health Days."
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 The World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on February 20, highlights the importance of addressing poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protections. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007, the first observance took place in 2009.
 The Nigerian Women for Agriculture Progressive and Development Initiative (NWAPDI) has introduced the FarmAssure blockchain initiative, a groundbreaking solution aimed at closing the connectivity gap for rural farmers, particularly women.
 The Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), a subsidiary of Coca-Cola HBC (CCHBC) and the official bottling partner of The Coca-Cola Company in Nigeria, recently held a special edition of its flagship YouthEmpowered program in Lagos. The event provided young Nigerians with a unique platform to engage with top executives from Coca-Cola HBC and The Coca-Cola Company, gaining valuable leadership insights to shape their career paths.
Vecchia Romagna 1820 Partners with Lagos State to Empower Youth Through Vocational Training12/2/2025  Vecchia Romagna (VR) 1820, a leading Italian brandy, has reinforced its commitment to youth empowerment by partnering with the Lagos State Government for the third consecutive year. This collaboration supports grassroots vocational training initiatives, equipping young Nigerians with essential skills for sustainable careers.
 Despite significant strides in higher education, women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields worldwide. While progress has been made, a persistent gender disparity continues to limit opportunities for women at all levels of these disciplines.
 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.
 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.
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