Nigeria’s Federal Government has launched a nationwide appeal for collaboration to eradicate child labour. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Muhammad Dingyadi, made this appeal at the launch of the Child Labour Website and Reporting App in Abuja, stressing…
Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) strongly condemns the violent intimidation and rustication of more than 25 students by the Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), over a planned demonstration. We demand their immediate reinstatement and an end to this…
Global Rights has called on the government of the United States to rethink its deeply troubling decision to withdraw from the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and its withdrawal of funding from the World Health Organisation (WHO). Global Rights reminded…
As the world marks World Cancer Day 2025, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has tasked both federal and state governments in Nigeria to develop and implement comprehensive healthy food policies targeted at reducing the exposure of Nigerians to…
It was just past midnight when Sam Yakubu’s phone rang, waking him up from a deep sleep. He wasn’t startled, though, as he has grown accustomed to midnight calls from families with medical emergencies. The call was not different from…
Each time we hear or read outsiders say they are fighting for Yoruba Muslims, some of us (Yoruba Muslims) laugh. Who told them that we cannot fight our war ourselves – if there is a war? A statement signed by…
By Aanosike Somtochukwu | To tackle the growing threat of climate change, SOS Children’s Village Nigeria has empowered four young Nigerians with ₦2.8 million to implement innovative climate action projects in their communities. The beneficiaries, Ayodele Joshua, Shukura Akinola, Benita…
By Gabriel Akinremi, PhD | As Nigerian government institutions embrace digital transformation, the need for cyber hygiene has never been more critical. Ministries and agencies are increasingly reliant on digital platforms to deliver public services, yet many remain vulnerable to…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged heads of government agencies and parastatals to renew their commitment to building a better Lagos. Speaking through Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab at a retreat for agency heads, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of exceptional results,…
The Life After Abuse Foundation is hosting a pivotal event to advance the global discourse on men’s mental health. This high-level gathering convenes international stakeholders, thought leaders, and experts to address the pressing mental health issues affecting men worldwide. The…
