By Sani Idris Abdulrahman An NGO, Carelink Resource Foundation (CRF), has called for urgent and sustained action to ensure every Nigerian child has access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene services. The foundation made the call in a statement signed by its Director of Programmes, Mr Silas Ideva in KadunaContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab The Mission for Education, Social and Health (MESH) says no fewer than 1,600 indigent and vulnerable individuals and families have benefited from its charitable (Zakat) distribution programme. The Chief Executive Officer of MESH, Dr Aminu Hayatu, disclosed this on Monday at the second edition of the organisation’sContinue Reading
By Olajide Idowu A non-governmental organisation, Community Advancement Initiative for Self Reliance (CAI4SR), has urged the media to adopt disability-inclusive language and uphold ethical reporting standards to protect persons with disabilities from discrimination and misrepresentation. The organisation also cautioned against portraying persons with disabilities as vulnerable, less human, or aContinue Reading
By Oyinkolade Oyintutu Step Up Nigeria, a Non-governmental Organisation (NGO), has called on the Federal Government to enact a whistleblower protection law to safeguard citizens who expose wrongdoing and corruption in the country. The Director of Programmes of the organisation, Feranmi Iyanda, made the call on Thursday in Abuja duringContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Agrify, an NGO in partnership with the Tabitha Cumi Foundation (TCF), has introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered agricultural tool and distributed biochar to farmers in Zuma Community, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to enhance agricultural productivity. The initiative was introduced in Abuja to mark the 2026 World EnvironmentContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nasarawa State Government and Digital Peers International (DPI) have intensified youth engagement on effective plastic use and sustainable waste management to promote environmental protection and economic opportunities. The initiative, tagged “Deploying the Power of IT-Engaged Youths in Effective Plastic Use and Plastic Waste Management,” was highlightedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The African Immigrants Resources Centre (AIRC), through its Give A Girl A Pad (GAGAP) initiative, has distributed menstrual hygiene products to girls in selected schools in the FCT and Nasarawa State to tackle period poverty. The intervention was aimed at improving menstrual hygiene, supporting girls’ health andContinue Reading
By Reporters Project Pink Blue (PPB), a leading cancer care non-governmental organisation, held a specialised training for oncology nurses to broaden their knowledge on breast cancer care and management. The training in Abuja also focused on improving early detection and prevention of breast cancer. It was organised in collaboration withContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili Dr Bartholomew Ochonye, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Alliance Limited by Guarantee (HALG), an NGO says the organisation has vaccinated more than 2.9 million children against polio in Katsina State. Ochonye disclosed this on Friday in Abuja during a news conference to mark World Immunisation Week 2026,Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu A non-governmental organisation (NGO), International Budget Partnership (IBP), Nigeria, has stressed the need for governments to ensure public participation in Nigeria’s debt management for more transparency and accountability. The Country Director, of IBP, Olayinka Babalola, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at a news conference on theContinue Reading
