Advocacy

Accelerating Climate Action

Women Leading the Charge: Accelerating Climate Action for a Sustainable Future

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By Ify Onyekwere As the world pushes for accelerated climate action, women are stepping forward, leading transformative initiatives that bridge sustainability, policy, and education. On the latest episode of Climate Fact File with Ify Onyekwere, two voices—Uzochukwudinma Awele Otakpor and Rifkatu Joseph Odeyemi—shared their insights on environmental sustainability, circular economy, and the intersection of faith […]

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Paradigm News

ECOWAS Commission Engages Paradigm News to Combat Misinformation in West Africa 

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has engaged Paradigm News in a strategic effort to tackle misinformation and increase the visibility of ECOWAS activities across the region. This move comes at a crucial time, following the recent withdrawal of three member states from the regional bloc, a development that has sparked an

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Tackle Femicide

Organization Kicks Off Research Hub to Tackle Femicide in Nigeria

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By Ogeyi Ebinyi  An organization has launched a Femicide Research Hub to prevent femicide in Nigeria through research, advocacy, and policy action. The organization, DOHS Cares Foundation fighting to end sexual and gender-based violence in Nigeria, has instituted a Research Hub targeted at femicide prevention. The virtual research collaboration, which kicks off officially on January

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Expert Highlights

Expert Highlights Open Defecation’s Impact on Health and Sustainability

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By Ify Onyekwere On the latest edition of The Development Report radio show, Dr. Chimere May Ohajinwa, an environmental toxicologist and public health expert, shed light on the far-reaching consequences of open defecation on global health and sustainable development. The discussion, which coincided with World Toilet Day, emphasized the urgent need for action and innovation

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Youth Advocate

Youth Advocate Captures Africa’s Role in Shaping a Sustainable Future

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By Ify Onyekwere Communications Officer of YALI Network Abuja, Nigeria, Boluwatife Adekanye, shared powerful takeaways from the recent Interactive Dialogue on Building a Sustainable Africa, organized by Future Perspectives in collaboration with Access Bank Plc and Africa Fintech Foundry. The event brought together influential voices, including former Nigerian Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo and Gregory

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Amplifying Marginalized Voices

Amplifying Marginalized Voices: Dr. Oghenefego Ofili on Inclusive Storytelling for SDGs

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By Ify Onyekwere In a powerful conversation on The Development Report Radio Show, Dr. Oghenefego Ofili, Media Strategist and CEO of Teo-Inspiro International, shared her insights on the importance of inclusive storytelling for the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dr. Ofili emphasized the need to amplify the voices of marginalized groups to ensure

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Aviation Minister

Aviation Minister Advocates for Green Investments and Wins International Recognition

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By Ogeyi Ebinyi  At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to global climate goals through strategic engagements and advocacy. Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, held talks with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) to secure technical support for Nigeria’s climate and meteorological capacity-building efforts.

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Sustaining Accountability

Sustaining Accountability and Investigative Journalism in Nigeria

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By Ogeyi Ebinyi In an engaging conversation hosted by the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) on X Spaces, the spotlight was on the importance of sustaining accountability and investigative journalism in Nigeria. The event, part of the Journalism and Society Conversations series, brought together seasoned professionals to discuss strategies for strengthening journalism in

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Just Transition

Driving Effective Communication Towards “Just Transition”

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By Ify Onyekwere In a recent discussion hosted by The Development Report, Boluwatife Adekanye, Communications Officer for the YALI Network Abuja, shed light on the critical role of communication in fostering just transition towards sustainability in Africa. With a focus on climate action, economic equity, and social justice, Adekanye emphasized the need for holistic strategies

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Grassroots Governance

How Grassroots Governance Can Drive Sustainable Development in Nigeria

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By Ogeyi Blessing The maiden Nigeria Grassroots Governance Summit and Awards, held on the 30th of October, 2024, in Lagos Nigeria, brought together key industry leaders, governance experts, and traditional rulers to examine how grassroots governance can be a catalyst for sustainable development and national resilience. Themed “Sustainable Grassroots Governance: The Panacea for a Resilient

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