Nigeria

Mentorship Facility

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

1 Comment / Development /

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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Expert Highlights

Expert Highlights Open Defecation’s Impact on Health and Sustainability

Leave a Comment / Advocacy, Environment /

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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Amplifying Marginalized Voices

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

1 Comment / Advocacy /

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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Classrooms to Streets

From Classrooms to Streets: How School Dropouts Fuel Street Hawking in Nigeria

1 Comment / Child Rights, Investigations /

By David Arome What Nafisa Umar finds most upsetting about her job selling wara (Traditional Hausa Snack) on the streets of Minna, in Nigeria’s northern Niger State, is the abuse she gets from customers. “The major danger of street hawking is abuse and insults, particularly from young men,” says the 15-year-old. “Some of them refuse

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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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Water Conservation

How Innovative Water Conservation Methods Improve Living

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By Ify Onyekwere In a recent discussion on the Development Report Program, Mr. Benson Attah, National Coordinator of the Society for Water and Sanitation NEWSAN, highlighted the urgent need for innovative approaches to water conservation in Nigeria. Addressing the growing threats to safe water, Attah emphasized the difference between water abundance and water quality, pointing

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Energy Transition

Accelerating Nigeria’s Energy Transition for Sustainable Development

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By Chukwuemeka Anyikwa The quest for a sustainable energy future in Nigeria is both urgent and complex, as revealed by Professor Magnus Onuoha during his recent appearance on the Development Report Program. The President of the Governing Council for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Association Alliance pointed out a troubling reality: over 80% of

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Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

Local Solutions for Global Challenges: Nigeria’s Role in Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

1 Comment / Climate Change /

By Ify Onyekwere Nigeria’s battle against climate change requires innovative, region-specific strategies, according to Usman Muhammad Mareri, Founder and Executive Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Action on Climate Change. Speaking on the Development Report Program, Mareri highlighted the distinct climate challenges Nigeria faces across its regions, from desertification in the north to

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Rising food prices

Nigeria’s Rising Food Prices and Malnutrition Highlight Urgent Need for Sustainable Solutions on World Food Day

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By Chukwuemeka Anyikwa The World Food Day, celebrated on the 16th of October annually, gives an opportunity to think upon the relevance of food in our daily lives, as food is so fundamental to human existence. It is also a wake-up call to address the urgent challenge of food inflation, food insecurity, and malnourishment that

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Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Harming Young People, Cutting Short Lives

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By David Arome Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are popular drinks in the Nigerian market. They are sold in shops, kiosks, on the streets, and by hawkers everywhere. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines sugar-sweetened beverages as all beverages containing free sugar or other sweeteners. They come in refined, well-packaged forms. Some are imported while others are locally made. They

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