The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and concludes on 10th December, which is the Human Rights Day. Gender-based violence impacts individuals globally, affecting one in three women, regardless of age, race, or location, and affects physical or …

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed determination to embrace clean energy sources through practical approaches such as nature-based solutions and green innovations. During a side event at the Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, NDDC Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku said the commission was leveraging on the key sectors of the energy transition plan to …

Nasara Foundation has launched its branch office in Jega Local Government Area of Kebbi State and also empowered 400 small scale business women in the local government. In addition, the Foundation flagged-off free vision screening in public schools at Nagari Science College in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, where it provided optical assistance to students and teachers of the school. …

The Environmental Special Offences Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos has handed down fines and community service penalties to 40 environmental offenders, who were found guilty of indiscriminate waste disposal. The presiding magistrate underscored the gravity of the offences and impact on the environment, subsequently imposing a fine of  N30,000 on each offender, with an option of six hours of community …

Rite Foods Limited, renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly initiatives, has joined forces with students of the University of Lagos and Nigerian Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in a groundbreaking environmental protection programme. This initiative, a cornerstone of Rite Foods’ environmental sustainability partnership with Popbeach, Rite on the Beach, aims to combat ocean plastic pollution, improve literacy, and create employment …

By Martin Ogumah and Opeyemi Adebiyi The CEO/Founder of Elizabethan Humanitarian Life (H&H) Foundation, Mrs. Oyinade Samuel-Eluwole has stated her commitment to the cause of Nigerian males from cradle to old age. She vowed to continue to fight for the wellbeing of the male gender to ensure that the men and the boy-child are treated well. At the Elizabethan Foundation’s …

Nigerian adult males have been enjoined to improve their health life by taking advantage of the free prostrate cancer screening being provided by the Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation. Nollywood actors, Keypee Ekpenyong and Fred Amata made the plea at the lecture held at the end of the Walk organised by the Foundation to create awareness for the scourge of the disease …

As the world marks the 2023 Prostrate Cancer Day, a medical outreach, Dozy Mmobuosi Foundation, is organising a 3.3 kilometre walk to promote fitness to create awareness for the disease. The Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Martin Ebuwa said in Lagos that the theme of the campaign is ‘Let’s Keep Fit and Fight Prostrate Cancer’. The organisers said that the walk, …

The Lagos State Government has shut Ogba City Mall, Ikeja, and Ajah Market, Etti-Osa, for sundry waste disposal offences. The action was carried out by the combined enforcement teams of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA); the state Task Force on Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences; Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGSEC, otherwise …

The Kwara State Government has commenced the evacuation of illegal dump sites across the state capital, Ilorin. The government has therefore warned residents to desist from the indiscriminate dumping of refuse. According to a statement by the Press Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Yakub Aliagan, the cleanup which started on Wednesday was performed by the Commissioner, Ndanusa Usman. The …