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WASH Project – LACSOP Inaugurates Stakeholders Group To Promote Community-Driven Approaches

The Lagos State Civil Society Participation for Development (LACSOP) has inaugurated members of the Lagos State Community Water Stakeholders Group ...

September 13, 2024

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Over 2000 Land, Environmental Defenders Killed Within 10 Years Globally – Report

A new report by Global Witness has highlighted the rising violence against land and environmental defenders, revealing that at least ...

September 13, 2024

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Group Sets to Hold Youth Summit on Drug, Substance Abuse Prevention

In a bid to address one of the most pressing issues facing youth today, the African Youth Initiative on Crime ...

September 13, 2024

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Edo Elections: Journalists Charged on Ethical Reporting, Shun Bias

Journalists have been charged on conflict-sensitive and unbiased reporting as voters prepare to exercise their franchise at the Edo Gubernatorial ...

September 12, 2024

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Maiduguri Dam Collapse Shows Disconnect Among Emergency Response Agencies – RDI

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has linked the collapse of the Alau Dam in Borno and the inundation of farmlands ...

September 11, 2024

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HRJN Hosts Amnesty International, Renews Collaboration on Human Rights Advocacies

The Human Rights Journalists Network Nigeria (HRJN), received in persons, in its Lagos Office, senior management members of Amnesty International ...

September 11, 2024

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Family Planning Beneficiaries Laud TCI’s Commitment to Ensuring Mother and Child Health

Family planning beneficiaries have commended The Challenge Initiative (TCI) for providing free and quality family planning services to residents of ...

September 11, 2024

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Climate Activists Raise Alarm Over COP Capture by Major Polluters At EDEN Lagos Office Launch

Environmental Defenders Network (EDEN), an alliance of frontline environmental rights activists, has launched its physical office in Lagos State. Located ...

September 10, 2024

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Fuel Hike Will Hamper Children’s Education – YAFC Appeals For Price Reduction

Youth Advocate for Change has urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the recent increase in petrol prices, highlighting its potentially ...

September 9, 2024

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Disability

Period Poverty in Nigeria: Girls With Disabilities are Falling Behind In Education

Ahead of her 5-day menstrual flow, Precious Ejiofor*, a student with autism spectrum with flexion of the wrist, struggles to ...

September 7, 2024

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Experts Harp on Changing the Narrative on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Nigeria

Scholars, researchers, and academia have emphasized the need to change the narratives surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) ...

September 4, 2024

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Reporter’s Diary: Chaos at the Crossroads—Ibadan’s Traffic Lights vs. Taxi Drivers

In Nigeria, every town or city within a state has its own culture and branded means of transportation. For instance, ...

September 4, 2024

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Groups Bemoan Kaduna Refinery, Demand Immediate Halt of Kapam Pollution, Compensation of Victims

Civil society organizations (CSOs) have demanded an immediate cleanup and detoxification of the Kapam community in Chikun Local Government Area ...

September 2, 2024

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Human Rights

MRA Calls on Lagos Govt to Obey Court Order on Investigating Pelumi Onifade’s Death

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Lagos State Government to comply with a court directive to investigate the ...

September 2, 2024

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Foundation Sets To Commence Second Edition of Kids Summer Camp

The Omo Iya Kunmi Foundation (OIKF) is set to kick off the second edition of its highly anticipated Kids Summer ...

August 31, 2024

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Group Vows to Champion Women’s Empowerment, Collaboration with Civil Society

The Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) has vowed to work collaboratively with ...

August 29, 2024

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Financial Exclusion: New Generation Banks Shun Disability Act, Discriminate Against Blind Persons

Despite her visual impairment, Bukola Ogunsanya has the capacity well enough to manage her confectionery business and its finances without ...

August 26, 2024

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RDI, Ex-Miners Call for Decommissioning of Enugu Coal Mines

The Enugu State government’s deadline to re-certified mining firms to commence coal mining activities latest December 2024 has attracted condemnation ...

August 26, 2024

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Despite Over N12 Billions Allocated for Upgrades in Five Years, Insufficient Healthcare Workers Hampers Oyo State Primary Healthcare Centres

Sabo Primary Health Centre in Ibadan is one of the primary healthcare centres recently renovated by the Oyo State Government. ...

August 23, 2024

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MRA Warns of Security Risks as Government Officials Continue Using Free Email Services

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has raised alarm over the widespread use of free email services by government officials for official ...

August 22, 2024

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