By Joseph Amenaghawon | The ultimate “ripple effect” of our work in Ibadan is the realisation that young people do not need to wait for a distant future to lead. The Active Citizens Hangout in Ibadan was not a mere…
By Jerome Kalu | Save the Children International (SCI), in partnership with GSK, has commenced orientation for advocates under the BOOST Project — Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunisation for Zero Dose and Under-Immunised Children — to…
A major corruption scandal is brewing within the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) as investigative reports reveal that ₦83,284,887.32 was paid to a private contractor for the construction of staff quarters that do not exist. Despite official records claiming the project…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, officially inaugurated the 16th cohort of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) during the third annual Flag Installation Ceremony. The event marked a pivotal transition in the Union’s governance,…
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially declared the end of the Mpox outbreak as a national public health emergency. This announcement marks a significant turning point for the nation, which has been at the…
Health leaders and emergency experts from across the continent have gathered in Ethiopia’s capital this week to transition Africa’s emergency response from a reactive model to a permanent state of multi-hazard preparedness. The meeting marks a pivotal shift for the…
In a significant move to bolster the role of young people in national development, the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) for Youth Affairs, Felipe Paullier, has arrived in Nigeria for a high-level working visit. The mission aims to foster direct…
In a strategic move to eliminate bottlenecks in the voter enrollment process, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially flagged off a Mega Voter Registration Exercise in the Lagos Central Senatorial District. The initiative is part of a broader…
The landscape of African innovation reached a milestone today as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) officially opened the doors to its University Innovation Pod (UNIPOD). Launched in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Federal Government, the…
By Olusola Sunday Ajakaye | In August 2024, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) announced the commencement of the registration for the Niger Delta Youth Internship Scheme. The announcement ignited joy in the heart of many youth in the region…
