How Young Nigerians Are Reimagining Open Defecation Free Communities
In 2019, Nigeria’s President Mr Muhammadu Buhari signed Executive Order 009 to tackle open defecation with the Clean Nigeria 2025 target. With less than one month left, millions of Nigerians still lack access to safe sanitation. According to the Federal Ministry of Water Resources, less than 250 out of the 774 Local Government Areas of […]
Counting for Change: Driving Global Progress with Quality Data for Everyone
We live in an age of data abundance, but not accuracy. For all our satellites and supercomputers, much of the nations of the world still do not know how many people truly live within its borders. The world now houses an estimated value of over 8.1 billion people, yet nearly 60 countries haven’t conducted a […]
Nigeria at 65: Youth Powering the SDG Journey to 2030
Today as Nigeria turns 65, it serves as a reminder of both the urgency of the task ahead and the resilience of our country. Celebrations like this give us room to examine our past year and also necessitate planning for the next milestone ahead. In the next five years, Nigeria will turn 70 which is […]
2025 Nigeria SDG Scorecard from Young People Themselves
During the 2025 United Nations High-Level Political Forum, Nigeria will present its third Voluntary National Review (VNR). The VNR serves as a scorecard on the progress made by member countries of the United Nations towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, as well as identifying areas for improvement. You can read about Nigeria’s third […]
NGYouthSDGs Featured in Forus International’s Global Report on Localising the SDGs
We are happy to share that the Nigeria Youth SDGs Network, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), features in Forus International’s newly published global report, Unlocking the Power of Localisation and Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships to Rescue the SDGs. Our work is highlighted on pages 90 to 93 as a leading example of […]
Reflections from 2025 Internet Governance Forum: Charting Inclusive Digital Pathways
“Leaving no one behind also means leaving no one offline.” Sook-Jung Dofel, Director General, GIZ & IGF MAG Member From June 23rd to 27th, 2025, NGYouthSDGs Programme Manager Ms Opeyemi Ogundeji joined global leaders at the Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Oslo, Norway, to shape the future of digital governance. She contributed to critical conversations […]
What Every Young Person Needs to Know About Nigeria’s 2025 Voluntary National Review
In 2015, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) was launched by more than 150 member nations of the United Nations with 17 goals and 169 targets to end poverty, provide healthcare, improved access to quality education, decent work and fight climate change. As part of the agreement, every country is supposed to present a report card […]
How Fast Fashion is Wrecking Our Planet and What We Can Do About It
Written by Oloruntobi Adejare Ever ordered a trendy outfit online for ₦3,000, rocked it once, and tossed it aside? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. That’s the world of fast fashion: affordable, trendy, and tempting. But behind that great deal is a not-so-pretty truth costing our planet big time. Fast fashion is booming, and social media […]
Less Than 200? What UTME 2025 Tells Us About the Future of Education in Nigeria
Over 75% of candidates scored below 200 in the 2025 UTME – JAMB written by Oloruntobi Adejare. That’s not just a headline, it’s a red flag. This year, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) released a startling statistic: over 75% of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scored below […]
NGYouthSDGs ECOSOC 2025 Virtual Side Event: Youth Leadership & Financing for a Sustainable Future
The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is a global platform where young people engage in dialogue with policymakers, civil society, and development partners to shape the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides a space for youth to share ideas, solutions, and innovations for addressing the world’s most pressing […]
