The National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD) has decried the lack of inclusive education for children with disabilities, despite awareness efforts. Executive Secretary Dr. James David Lalu made the call on the International Day of the African Child, urging…
In a joint operation, the Nigerian Embassy and a Senegalese NGO, “Free the Slaves” (La Lumiere), have rescued 24 Nigerian girls from sexual exploitation in Senegal. The girls, mostly underage (11-24 years old), were trafficked from Edo, Delta, Imo, Abia,…
Stakeholders from Benin and across Africa are organising a summit to draw a seed roadmap for the West African country. The consortium includes the Government of Benin, Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) of the African Development Bank, Building an…
A one-day training session, organized by Sarah Ayeku a Producer at TVC Communications and fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Programme of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ). The training supported by TVC and WSCIJ, equipped broadcast journalists,…
Paradigm Initiative has uncovered a shocking data breach affecting Nigerian citizens, with sensitive personal and financial data available for sale on unauthorized websites for just N100. This alarming development poses significant risks to individuals, the national economy, and national security.…
…Calls for Investment in Public Water Supply A cholera outbreak has spread across 25 states in Nigeria, including Lagos, with 1,141 suspected cases and 30 deaths reported so far this year. The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) warns…
Dupe Olusola, CEO of Transcorp Hotels Plc, has joined Save the Children UK’s Africa Advisory Board, bringing her expertise in leadership, strategic development, and community engagement to the organization. With a track record of driving business growth and transformation, Dupe…
Dear United Nations, I write to you today with a sense of outrage, disappointment, and frustration. Despite your lofty pledges to achieve a just and equal world, you have consistently ignored days dedicated to celebrating men. This blatant disregard for…
Johannesburg, South Africa – The Government of South Africa has announced an outbreak of Mpox, a zoonotic viral disease, following the confirmation of a case in Gauteng province with no travel history to countries with active Mpox outbreaks. As of…
Diaspora Africa, in partnership with IOM Nigeria, is thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Diaspora Africa Migration Media Hub, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the coverage of climate migration issues in Nigerian media. After a rigorous selection…
