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 […]
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 […]
Achieving Social Justice in Education and Employment for Sustainable Futures for Youth in Nigeria
The theme of this year’s World Day of Social Justice is to “strengthen a just transition for a sustainable future.” For young people, access to quality education and decent work is fundamental to achieving social justice. With young people comprising more than 65 percent of Nigeria’s 200+ million population, harnessing the potential of this demographic […]
International Day of Charity: Supporting the Drive to Eradicate Poverty
September 5, 2024 marks the International Day of Charity, a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness and mobilise people, NGOs and stakeholders globally to help others through volunteer and philanthropic activities. Interestingly, this date was chosen to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who passed away on September 5, […]
Youth Engagement in Local Democracy: Why it Matters and How to Get Involved
As the world grapples with complex challenges, from climate change to social inequality, the importance of youth engagement in local democracy cannot be overstated. In Nigeria, statistics reports show that 151 million (70%) Nigerians are regarded as under 35 youths, posting that young people comprise a significant portion of Nigeria’s population. Hence, the important nature […]
Understanding and Exercising Civic Rights
In a world where freedom is constantly being tested, the power of civic rights stands as a beacon of hope. Yet, many of us take these rights for granted, unaware of the significance they hold in shaping our lives and the lives of those around us. The Global Democracy Index 2020 report by the Economist […]
Youth Employment in Nigeria: A Vehicle for Decent Work and Economic Growth
The United Nations, for statistical purposes, defines youth as young people between the ages of 15- 24 while the Nigeria Youth Population policy through the National Bureau of Statistics identifies the Youth population in Nigeria from 15- 35 years. Young people are the future of any nation, and Nigeria is no exception. Nigeria has one […]
Raising a Wave of Climate Leaders
Climate change poses one of the most significant challenges of our time. According to the report from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the global average temperature has increased by about 1.2 degrees Celsius (2.2 degrees Fahrenheit) since the late 19th century. Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels and deforestation, have led to […]
Achieving Zero Waste: The Active Role of Youth
Growing up, the term “dumping site” was an all too familiar term to me. Every two days, we were expected to dispose of our household waste in the nearest dumping site, regardless of whether it was authorized or not. What mattered was that we could get rid of the waste, even if it meant depositing […]
Love: A Catalyst for Sustainable Development
Love emerges as a powerful force for positive transformation in a time when the world faces a global crisis. Love, in its purest form, transcends boundaries, race, age or religion, uniting people across diverse backgrounds and experiences. Research has shown that love can help individuals develop a sense of empathy and compassion towards others, which […]
