In the last five years, I have written five articles on the Nigerian youth and their future, including “Nigerian Youths and Nation’s Future: A Time Bomb Waiting to Explode?” I and II in 2021, and “Nigeria-2023: Crying Aloud for the Youth” I, II, III in 2022. Instead of improving, the situation appears to be deteriorating, prompting updates to my previous articles. Young people are the future of the nation, and the nation’s prospects rely on the quality and quantity of its youth, as they can lead to prosperity or a perilous abyss of decadence with murderous consequences. Nigeria is a country of…
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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on Monday launched a $29 billion “survival appeal” to address critical global needs, as the agency grapples with the most severe funding shortfall in the history of humanitarian relief.
WhatsApp announced Monday it will introduce its boldest advertising features yet, marking a significant shift for the messaging platform that has largely remained ad-free since its launch.
The National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) has empowered adolescents and youths with digital skills to help disseminate information, combat stigma, and promote awareness and understanding of HIV/AIDS-related issues.
Journalists across West Africa have been urged to shift from event-based reporting on HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and malaria to ethical, people-centered journalism that highlights the human rights dimensions of these diseases.
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for stronger advocacy in budget planning and implementation to safeguard the rights and well-being of children across Nigeria.
The African Health Budget Network, together with Gavi’s Zero-Dose Learning Hub, shared a report with the Sokoto State Government, donor groups, and other important partners in the state.
The United Support for Science and Mathematics Project (UNSSM-Project), a Non-Governmental Organisation, has called on the Federal Government to increase investment in Science and Mathematics education as a catalyst for national development.
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has raised serious concerns over the fuel distribution strategy recently adopted by Dangote Petroleum Refinery, warning that it could spark widespread job losses and the shutdown of retail businesses nationwide.
The Federal Government of Nigeria and the National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM-UNESCO) have intensified calls for urgent investment in climate-resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in schools, warning that climate change and poor facilities are threatening student health, education, and future prospects.