International Day of Care and Support: Millennials and Gen Z are Redefining Caregiving.
A few days ago, the world observed the International Day of Care and Support, making it essential to recognise the transformative role of Millennials and Generation Z in redefining caregiving. Traditionally seen as a responsibility predominantly held by older generations, caregiving is now being reimagined through fresh perspectives and values of younger cohorts. With their […]
Navigating Dependency: How Foreign Aid Shapes Economic Futures in Developing Nations
Recently, the ECOWAS Commission donated N640 million to Nigeria to support victims of flood disasters in Borno and Bauchi states in Northeast Nigeria. Prior to this, the United Nations had released 8 million dollars to support victims in the flood-ravaged Maiduguri, Borno state. Although foreign aid efforts are commendable, citizens question whether the funds are properly allocated. Foreign aid […]
IWD 2024! Investing in Women: Achieving Gender Equality for Prosperous Societies.
Happy International Women’s Day! In today’s world, achieving gender equality and ensuring the well-being of women is not just a matter of social justice but a crucial step towards building prosperous economies and a sustainable planet. However, amidst these aspirations lies a daunting challenge: the projected $360 billion annual deficit in gender equality measures by […]
MIPAD Spotlights Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Sand Mba Kalu, Kanayo Awani and More as Nigerian Trailblazers in Global Trade.
In a significant stride towards recognizing excellence in global trade, MIPAD has unveiled its inaugural list of the Most Influential 100 Export and International Trade Edition. This momentous occasion, announced on January 1, 2024, coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and serves as a tribute to individuals shaping […]
World Environment Day 2023 – Doing Your Part to Beat Plastic Pollution.
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of June and aims at raising awareness and celebrating environmental action. This year’s campaign is celebrated under the theme Beat Plastic Pollution. It highlights the need to take concrete action to achieve transformative change to tackle the climate crisis. The UN’s report on the current state […]
Our Time is Now! A Letter to The Girl Child.
In September 1995 at the 4th world conference on Women held in Beijing, several resolutions were passed and countries unanimously adopted a call for action. This has been one of the most progressive blueprints ever for advancing the rights of not only women but girls. The Beijing declaration called out for the rights of girls. […]
World Environment Day 2022: SOFER Initiative Organises Ghost Gear Craft Contest. N100K and More Up for Grabs!
World Environment Day (WED), led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP); has been celebrated annually on 5 June since its inception in1973. World Environment Day is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year, it is themed “Only one Earth”. In commemoration […]
The Pros Of Breaking Gender Bias in the Next Normal.
The issues surrounding gender bias are enormous. One of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is Gender Equality; and it means the balance of the representation and treatment of men and women. To achieve gender equality, days like International Women’s Day are set aside to; celebrate women’s wins and challenge the issues they constantly face. […]
World Wildlife Day 2022: Recovering Key Species for Ecosystem Restoration
World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated annually on March 3, and this year’s event is themed “Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration”. The celebrations seek to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora, and to drive discussions towards imagining and implementing solutions to […]
World Peace Day – 7 Quotes on Peace to Live By.
The International Day of Peace, also known officially as World Peace Day, was first celebrated in 1981 and is kept by many nations, political groups, military groups, and people. World Peace Day is a United Nations-sanctioned holiday observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and […]