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SID initiative, gender equality fund champions advocate for stronger collaboration across Malaria, TB and HIV responses
Sustainable Impact Development Initiative (SID), alongside champions from its Gender Equality Fund (GEF) Project, paid an advocacy visit to the read more SID initiative, gender equality fund champions advocate for…
Mental health is not trend, it is more than slang — Chioma Nwosu-Fakorede
Chioma Nwosu-Fakorede is the founder and Executive Director of Olamma Cares Foundation, a mental health advocate, wellness consultant and writer. She uses her lived experience and advocacy work to encourage informed…
FRSC, GRAEF advocate safe cycling for sustainable Lagos
The Gabriel Rotimi Aroge Empowerment Foundation (GRAEF), in partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has intensified advocacy for safer bicycle use to promote sustainable transportation and build a…
Rewriting story: Nigerian woman’s journey from dyslexia to advocacy
Chinelo Ezigbo, a Nigerian mental health practitioner, shares her journey from an undiagnosed child with dyslexia to an advocate for awareness in Nigeria. Read More:…
The Dele Oye Transmogrification to Economic Advocacy
In this report, Crusoe Osagie explains Dele Oye’s unique transformation into an astute economic advocate After leaving the then University of Ife (Obafemi Awolowo University) in 1988 with a sound
LASPA steps up advocacy ahead of parking enforcement, sets for Ikorodu roadshow
The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) is intensifying public advocacy campaign ahead of the commencement of parking enforcement across the read more LASPA steps up advocacy ahead of parking enforcement, sets for…
Advocates seek stronger protection for children from online abuse
Child rights advocates have called for stronger measures to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse in Nigeria. The advocates made the call on Tuesday during an X Space organised by the Foundation for…
ALX advocates effective system to boost youth productivity
ALX, a pan-African talent accelerator with roots in the African Leadership Academy and African Leadership University has advocated for an effective alignment between skills providers, employers, governments and…
Insecurity: Sultan Advocates Intelligence-Led Policing
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has advocated a paradigm shift towards robust intelligence-led policing to tackle insecurity in the North. The Sultan stated this when he received the Assistant…
Adamawa Dep Gov Advocates Curriculum Devt That Grows With Learners
Adamawa State deputy governor, Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, has advocated for a curriculum development that grows with learners to mitigate societal challenges. Farauta made the request in a keynote address at the 37th…
Akeredolu’s advocacy continues to shape state police debate – Aiyedatiwa
Ondo Governor Aiyedatiwa says the late Governor Akeredolu’s advocacy for state police continues to shape national discussions and will become a reality. Read More:…
Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Female Senior Advocate of Nigeria at 40
Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle makes history as Nigeria’s youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), achieving the prestigious rank at age 40. The post Olamide Ehinfun-Adekunle Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest…
Nigerian Advocate Elected To UN Civil Society Health Committee
A Nigerian health advocate, Dr Oluwayemisi Deborah Adegboye, has been elected Secretary of the NGO Committee on Global Health Systems of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organisations in Consultative Relationship with…
Playing the devil’s advocate: Should Nigeria rethink its refineries?
Now that Dangote Industries has again emphasised the importance of domestic refining to industrialisation, job creation and more efficient logistics, read more Playing the devil’s advocate: Should Nigeria rethink its…
N’Delta activist advocates ADR for peace, development
A rights activist, Chief Nengi James-Eriworio, has described Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as a pathway to peaceful coexistence, progress and prosperity in the Niger Delta. The post N’Delta activist advocates ADR…
Obi Advocates Better Welfare For Serving, Retired Military Personnel
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), in the 2027 election, Mr. Peter Obi has advocated for improved welfare for serving and retired military personnel, emphasising that the nation’s gratitude…
VIDEO: Nigerian Youths Need Politics That Delivers Good Governance, Safety — Aisha Yesufu
Yesufu, who is known for her activism before joining politics, said she has not abandoned advocacy for politics but is bringing advocacy into the political space. The post VIDEO: Nigerian Youths Need Politics That…
COAS Advocates Stronger Regional Security Cooperation To Tackle Contemporary Threats
General Shaibu underscored the need for military leaders across the region to leverage their collective professional expertise. The post COAS Advocates Stronger Regional Security Cooperation To Tackle Contemporary…
Charismatic Bishops Endorse Tinubu, Promise Prayers, Advocacy
The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in the 2027 presidential election. It pledged continued prayers, advocacy and support…
Akpabio Advocates Inclusion, Trust, Opportunity In Democracy At IPU Summit
President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has stressed the importance of inclusion, trust and opportunity as the foundations of democracy. Akpabio made the remarks […] The post Akpabio Advocates Inclusion,…
Policymakers, educators advocate alternative approach to corporal punishment in schools
Policymakers, educators, students and civil society leaders have called for a comprehensive review of school discipline frameworks, stronger read more Policymakers, educators advocate alternative approach to corporal…
Mental Health: Advocates Demand Better Data, Access To Care
Mental health advocates have raised concerns over gaps in the implementation of Nigeria’s Mental Health Act, citing the absence of a dedicated Department of Mental Health, inadequate data and limited access to quality…
Mbah advocates compulsory history in schools
Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, Enugu State governor, has described history as a vital area of study capable of shaping future choices, read more Mbah advocates compulsory history in schools
IMF advocates cash transfers to cushion hardship in Nigeria
“Although economic growth has held up in Nigeria, given that it is an energy exporter, living costs are still very high, and we are very mindful that the population is suffering,” she said. The post IMF advocates cash…
Nigeria’s Relationship Coach Advocates Premarital Counselling
Gabi Hibbatullah A Canada-based Nigerian relationship coach, matchmaker and author, Happiness Urefe Chifum, has advocated adequate premarital counselling and preparation for couples, stressing the need for emotional…
Advocacy vs compliance: Finding your voice in sickle cell care
Learn the difference between patient compliance and self-advocacy in sickle cell care. This column explores why patient partnership is vital for treatment. Read More:…
Advocates warn against selective human rights defence
Human rights advocates in Nigeria have warned against the selective defence of rights based on emotions or personal interests at a lecture in Lagos. Read More:…
Make Jesus your senior advocate, Adeboye tells lawyers
The General Overseer of the RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Nigerian judges and lawyers to make Jesus Christ their senior advocate and counsellor. Read More:…
CAC Advocates Harmonisation of Beneficial Ownership Register to Curb Illicit Financial Activities, Others
• Says CAC should serve as central corporate data backbone James Emejo in Abuja Registrar-General/Chief Executive, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has advocated the harmonisation and…
CAC Advocates Harmonisation of Beneficial Ownership Register to Curb Illicit Financial Activities, Others
*Says commission should serve as central corporate data backbone James Emejo in Abuja Registrar-General/Chief Executive, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, has advocated the harmonisation and…
Anti-corruption advocates seek stronger protection for whistleblowers
Speakers empahsised whistleblowing as one of the ways of fighting corruption, and expressed regrets that such protection for whistleblowers was lacking in Nigeria. The post Anti-corruption advocates seek stronger…
Benue Advocates Community Involvement In Fight Against Insecurity
Benue State Bureau of Homeland Security has advocated the involvement of citizens and communities in the fight against insecurity. To achieve maximum results in combating banditry, chairmen of the 23 local government…
Survivors recall civil war experiences, advocate teaching of history
Survivors of the Nigerian Civil War share harrowing experiences and advocate for history to be taught in schools to prevent future conflicts. Read their st Read More:…
I want to build Africa’s largest army of female photographers — Anicho Stella
Stella Anicho is a young woman with great ambition. The documentary photographer, visual storyteller, creative educator, and social impact advocate The post I want to build Africa’s largest army of female photographers…
Every step we take to empower individuals is an investment in the next generation —Somtoo Obidike, winner of TFAAi Prize for Social Impact
Somtoo Obidike is a business leader and social impact advocate whose work spans energy, youth empowerment, education, and community development. He is the Founder and CEO of Bergmen Energies, Operations and Project…
SANs counter IG, say Nigerians have right to record officers
Senior Advocates of Nigeria have countered the Inspector-General of Police, stating that Nigerians have a legal right to record officers on duty in public. Read More:…
80-year-old Benue man allegedly killed over witchcraft
…Group petitions police By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Advocacy for Alleged Witches, AfAW, has petitioned the Benue State Police Command over the alleged killing of an elderly man, Ordue Ikye, said to be above 80 years,…
Sage Grey backs value-chain financing to scale Nigeria’s circular economy
Sage Grey Finance, a regulated financial institution, is advocating value-chain financing to unlock capital for Nigeria’s emerging circular economy, noting read more Sage Grey backs value-chain financing to scale…
Network canvasses for housing in Abuja that matches supply with income
The Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN) has canvassed for a housing development strategy in Abuja that matches supply with residents’ read more Network canvasses for housing in Abuja that matches supply with…
IGP’s Police Recording Warning Sparks Fresh Debate On Citizens’ Rights
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu has come under criticism from Nigerians and rights advocates following his warning against the indiscriminate recording of police officers while carrying out their…