Development

Technical Committee

Olumide Idowu Appointed to NCCC Technical Committee on Niger Delta Mangroves

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In a bold step towards preserving one of Nigeria’s most critical ecosystems, the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC) has named Olumide Idowu as a technical member for the Niger Delta Mangroves Awareness Initiative. This marks the nation’s renewed focus on safeguarding mangrove forests, vital not only for biodiversity but also as a frontline defense […]

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Mentorship Facility

Groundbreaking of the Joe Biden Mentorship Facility Ushers New Era in Youth Empowerment

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Ify Onyekwere The United States Embassy for Peace has marked a historic milestone with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Joe Biden Mentorship Facility Abuja (JBMFA), aimed at fostering mentorship and youth empowerment. The event, held in Abuja on the 1oth of January 2025, attracted prominent organizations, including the Nigerian Youths in Politics, National Automotive Design

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Humanitarian Crisis

Despite Public Skepticism, INGOs Continue to Play Critical Roles in Addressing Humanitarian Crisis in Northeast Nigeria

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By Mustapha Bura The Northeastern part of Nigeria, which is historically known for its peace and tranquillity, has in recent years been facing serious security challenges. Since the activities of the Jama’atu Ahlus-Sunnsh Lidda’ Awati Wal Jihad, now commonly called Boko Haram (BH) started with the first attack on a police station in Maiduguri, on

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Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation

Beyond the Pledges: The Real Barriers to Gender-Responsive Climate Adaptation in Nigeria

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By David Arome Nigeria has committed to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to scale up gender-responsive integration into the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and climate adaptation plans, aligning with global efforts under the Lima Work Programme on Gender. However, these efforts face numerous challenges. A recent report, 2024, indicates that 85

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