By Franca Ofili The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries to promote healthy eating in schools, saying access to nutritious food can help children develop healthy dietary habits for life. The organisation made this known in a statement, announcing the release of a new global guideline on evidence-based policiesContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Mr Aminu Yusuf, has highlighted the importance of birth registration as a foundation for legal identity, access to social services and credible national data. Yusuf stated this on Thursday during the presentation of a National Birth Certificate to theContinue Reading
By Obaje Daniel Mr Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, says the organisation’s 25-year journey has been driven by a commitment to challenge injustice, empower marginalised groups and promote inclusive, community-led development efforts across the country. Mamedu said this on Thursday at ActionAid’s 25th anniversary celebration in Abuja, whereContinue Reading
By Mark Longyen, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) In a world increasingly characterised by divisions, instability, and social tension, the pursuit of peace has become both an urgent necessity and a shared responsibility. Across communities and nations, the foundations of sustainable peace rest on dialogue, collaboration, mutual understanding, justice, andContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh An Author and Forensic Expert, Dr Pearl Ogbulu has called for robust private sector investment in fraud prevention to position Nigeria as a safe destination forContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi The Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Change: Act for Action (CCHCC) project has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots capacity building and empowerment in the fight against climate change. Dr Deborah Ayodele-Olajire, Project Lead in Nigeria, made this known in Abuja at a climate change knowledge exchangeContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Neem Foundation and Global Survivors Fund (GSF) have advocated a holistic educational approach for the reparation of survivours of conflict-related sexual violence and their children in Nigeria. Dr Fatima Akilu, the Executive Director of Neem Foundation, made the call at a “Policy Dialogue on Education asContinue Reading
By Ijeoma Olorunfemi A research and advisory company, Veriv Africa, is advocating for data-driven solutions to address governance and reforms across the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the country. Ms Omotayo Faro, Managing Director of the company said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Fabian Ekeruche The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to deepen waste management advocacy. The NAN delegation, led by Mrs Ifeyinwa Omowole, Head of Lagos Editorial Operations, was received at the LAWMA headquarters by its Managing Director, DrContinue Reading
Advocates By Angela Atabo/Justina Auta Empower Women Media, a multi-faith network, on Thursday, in Abuja trained educators with the necessary skills to become advocates and promoters of Freedom of Religion and Belief (FoRB) in Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that FoRB’s leadership training has as its theme:Continue Reading
