Mr Moses Allison, a PGDE student in UNILAG
Disability

Defying the Odds: Moses Allison’s Journey to Success as a Visually Impaired Student, Teacher, Minister

For many students, postgraduate education is a journey of professional growth and entertaining explorations. But for Moses Allison, a visually ...

September 14, 2024
News

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
An image of land and environmental activists. Source: Global Witness
Crime

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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News

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
People standing on a queue moving towards the voting cubicle
Election

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
The image of a flooded area in Borno after the collapse of the Alau Dam. Source: AP via Times of India
Environment

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
HRJN Team and the Amensty International in a group picture
News

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
Health

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
L-R: Philip Jakpor of RDI; Mr , Barr Chima Williams; and Mrs Vickie Uremma.
Climate Change

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
A hand holding a fuel pumo
News

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
Students of Wesley School for the Hearing Impaired, Surulere, Lagos after receiving sanitary pads from Human Development Initiatives (HDI) on December 6, 2023. Source: HDI
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
A group of people standing and sitting indoor
Health

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
Ibadan Micra Taxi
Features

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
News

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
A graphic image with a bird in open wings and a writing of Media Rights Agenda
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
Children at the inaugural edition of the OIK Kids Summer Holiday Camp.
Children

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
five people standing indoor
News

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
Disability

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
News

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
Health

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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Defying the Odds: Moses Allison’s Journey to Success as a Visually Impaired Student, Teacher, Minister September 14, 2024
WASH Project – LACSOP Inaugurates Stakeholders Group To Promote Community-Driven Approaches September 13, 2024
Over 2000 Land, Environmental Defenders Killed Within 10 Years Globally – Report September 13, 2024
Group Sets to Hold Youth Summit on Drug, Substance Abuse Prevention September 13, 2024
Edo Elections: Journalists Charged on Ethical Reporting, Shun Bias September 12, 2024
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