by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Nigeria has felt a new wind blowing since May 2023, a wind that blows with dryness and harshness; one that burns not just the skin of the common Nigerian man, but the pockets and even dreams of many young Nigerians. Democracy was restored in Nigeria in 1999 when a new constitution …
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Environment & Climate Change | Environmental Degradation | Sustainable Development
Changing the Climate Narrative: One Story at a Time
February 23by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa In North Eastern Nigeria, a region that has battled insurgency for over a de …
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Read moreAchaleke Christian, a passionate advocate for peacebuilding and an impactful change-agent in his home country Cameroon, believes that being named Commonwealth Young Person of the year in 2016 had a profound and positive influence on both his professional and personal life. Achaleke, who is also well-known internationally for his dedication and leadership, said the award, …
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A Short Bio about Yourself My name is Eve Asante, I am 33 years old, and I live in Ghana. I am currently the Managing Director of Asante & Partners and have a Masters in Global Project Management. I initiated a social responsibility project dedicated to empowering the youth of Ghana by creating job opportunities …
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by Ruhamah Ifere The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria empowers its citizens with the right to assembly freely and associate with other persons. This right can only be restricted under very specific circumstances spelt out in the law. Section 45 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria CFRN (1999) …
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Dear Reader, Before you dive in, I want to make something clear: while this might seem like a complete article, it’s not. That was why it sat in my notepad for months. You will never get the full picture of the damage caused by child marriage through words alone. The truth is: no article can …
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by Ruhamah Ifere As a young woman, I have been greatly inspired by three Nigerian SHEroes who fought gallantly for the rights of women, regardless of the opposition they faced. They each took up the responsibility for enabling other women and girls to achieve a shared purpose – Women’s voting rights, freedom from illegal tax, …
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by Abolaji Ogunjimi, Blogs Lead, CYCN Communications Working Group As the sixth most populous country in the world with a population of about 229 million people, the climate change situation in Nigeria is worthy of note. By contributing to Nigeria’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, one of the main drivers of climate change in the country …
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A short bio about yourself My name is Elisante Ephrahim. I was born and raised in the pastoralist community of the Maasai in northern Tanzania and I am 28 years old. I hold a master’s degree in finance and investment with a background in Economics and statistics. I am a vision bearer and the Chief …
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A short bio about yourself I am Deliwe Makata from Malawi. I hold a Master’s degree in Development Policy from the Korea Development Institute School of Public Policy and Management, which is in South Korea. I am also the founder and team leader of Swift Capital, an author, and a speaker. Tell us a little …
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A short bio about yourself I am Joseph Adeyemi, the founder of Agrivine, an enterprise dedicated to harnessing agriculture and food production as a catalyst for economic growth. At Agrivine, we empower African farming communities by providing them with the necessary skills, technology, and infrastructure to enhance productivity and sustainability. Our pioneering initiative, solar-powered agro-processing …
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