Teen Innovation Challenge Launches in Nigeria January 2026
Youth-led iCOVE partners with UNICEF ambassador Tariq Lawal to launch a challenge for African teenagers. The initiative aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship among young Nigerians.
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₦51 Million AU-EU Youth Grant Opens for Nigerians
Young Nigerians can access up to ₦51 million in grants from the AU-EU Youth Action Lab. Learn about the four grant types and how to apply for international funding.
Pan-African Feminist Solidarity Network Launched to End Sexual Violence
African feminist movements unite across borders to confront sexual violence as a human rights crisis. A new solidarity network launches to demand justice for survivors and push for the ratification of the AU-CEVAWG convention. Read more.
Minister: Legal Reforms Will Capture All Digital Violence
Minister Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim announces legal reforms to tackle digital violence, as 8 in 10 GBV cases involve minors. The 2025 No Tolerance March united voices across 19 states.
Jega: Nigeria's stability threatened by lack of youth opportunities
Former INEC Chairman Attahiru Jega warns Nigeria risks instability if youth neglect continues. He calls for urgent action and investment in education, jobs, and governance inclusion. Read more.
SuperBall Youth League Finale Set for Lagos Stadium
The RiseVest SuperBall Youth League finale returns to Lagos National Stadium on Dec 18-19, 2025. Expect futsal, basketball, volleyball, music & festive fun. Join the celebration of youth talent!
3 Nigerian Teens Win Grant for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secure $1,989 U.S. grant for transformative community projects in Ogun & Abuja, tackling waste, literacy, and farming. See their inspiring work!
Nigerian Teens Win U.S. Grant for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secured a $1,989 U.S. grant to execute transformative projects in education, environment, and agriculture. See how youth are driving change.
3 Nigerian Teens Win U.S. Grants for Community Impact
Three Nigerian teenagers secured $1,989 in U.S. grants for community projects in Ogun & Abuja, tackling waste, literacy, and farming. See their inspiring work.
Calabar Walk Demands End to Digital Violence Against Women
A coalition in Calabar marches against rising digital violence targeting women and girls. Religious leaders and activists call for urgent action during the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Ifon youth protest 5-year delay in monarch installation
Youths in Ifon community protest the 5-year delay in installing a new monarch after Oba Israel Adewusi's death. They demand Governor Aiyedatiwa's urgent intervention to fill the leadership vacuum hindering development.
Structural Reforms Needed for Youth in Nigerian Politics
Advocate Omolara Svensson Busari calls for urgent structural reforms to boost youth participation in Nigerian politics. Learn about the barriers and solutions for young leaders.
NURTW Chairman Killed in Ilesa Shooting
NURTW chairman Adeboye Ademoroti shot dead in Ilesa. Osun police confirm investigation ongoing as Governor Adeleke warns against political violence. Read latest updates.
Zamfara First Lady launches 16-Day GBV Activism
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.
Teen kills mother after phone confiscation in Russia
A 13-year-old Russian schoolgirl allegedly slit her mother's throat after her phone was confiscated over social media obsession. The tragic incident highlights digital addiction dangers.
Cross River: 800 GBV cases, just 5 convictions
Cross River State records 800 gender-based violence cases with only 5 convictions. Commissioner Edema Irom reveals shocking details about GBV in cocoa farms, motor parks, and online. Urgent action needed!
ActionAid Urges Action on Digital Violence vs Women
ActionAid Nigeria calls for urgent measures against technology-facilitated gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism. Over 6,000 GBV cases recorded in Nigeria in 2024.
68.9 Million Nigerians Suffer Online Abuse - Report
Shocking report reveals 68.9 million Nigerians experience online abuse as FAME Foundation declares digital violence a national emergency during 16 Days of Activism launch.
Digital Violence Against Nigerian Women: Urgent Action
Toyin Omozuwa demands immediate action against digital gender-based violence in Nigeria. Learn about the growing threat and required solutions during 16 Days of Activism.
Nigerian Men Challenged to Combat Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation calls for male allies in combating gender-based violence during 2025 16 Days of Activism. Learn about new initiatives and partnerships addressing GBV across Nigeria.
Men Called to Stand Against Gender-Based Violence
FAME Foundation intensifies its campaign against GBV during 2025 16 Days of Activism, urging male allies to speak out and support survivors while launching new initiatives.
Foundation Takes GBV Fight to Vulnerable Abuja Community
The Daurama Foundation launches its 2025 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence in Durumi, Abuja, a hotspot for domestic abuse, using a powerful documentary to drive change.
36% of Married Nigerian Women Face Domestic Violence
Alarming data reveals 36% of married women in Nigeria survive intimate partner violence. Stakeholders demand passage of the Reserved Seats Bill to empower women in policymaking and combat GBV.
NAPTIP tightens noose on GBV offenders with 40 convictions
NAPTIP vows to intensify enforcement against gender-based violence offenders during 16 Days Activism. Agency secured 40 convictions, including life sentences for rapists. Join the fight to end digital violence against women.
Ex-Muslim Shares Painful Observations on Kwara Church Attack
A former Muslim man expresses deep sorrow after watching the Kwara church attack video, highlighting the elderly woman's struggle and questioning weapon sources. Read his emotional appeal for Nigeria.
D'banj & UN Launch Nigerian Youth Positively Driven
Afrobeats star D'banj partners with United Nations to launch NYPD initiative, offering cash grants for positive community impact stories. Join the movement today!
YEIDEP 2025 Portal Reopens with N500,000 Grants
Federal Government reopens YEIDEP 2025 application portal offering youth business grants from N50,000 to N500,000. Learn eligibility and application steps.
Ghanaian Landlord Beats Wife in Viral Video, Police Urged to Act
Shocking video shows Ghanaian landlord physically assaulting his wife. Neighbor reveals this is a regular occurrence. Join the call for Ghana Police intervention against domestic violence.
Kano revives 3 institutes, admits 1,000 beneficiaries
Kano State Government has revived three entrepreneurship institutes abandoned for eight years, admitting 1,000 new beneficiaries in poultry, journalism, and fisheries training programs.
Lagos Vital to Nigeria's Economic Transformation
Governor Sanwo-Olu declares Lagos a national asset critical to Nigeria's economic growth. State focuses on agricultural innovation and food security through technology and youth empowerment.
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