NGYouthSDGs Champion Ajaja Olufemi Attends Documentary by British High Commission to Commemorate International Day of Biological Diversity
The British High Commission invited environmentalists and civil society organizations to the screening of COP26 People’s Ambassador David Attenborough’s A Life on Our Planet to commemorate International Day of Biological Diversity. The event hosted by the British High Commission, Catriona Laing had the Honourable Minister for Environment, Dr Mohammed Mahmood Abubakar and the Honourable Minister […]
NGYouthSDGs Champion Tracy Iyemene Attends Creative for Media and Information Literacy Workshop Funded by UNESCO Abuja
Nigeria Youth SDGs Network champion Tracy Iyemene attended a two days workshop on Media and Information Literacy hosted by Light Up Africa Development Initiative with funding from UNESCO Abuja. The workshop had twenty young people who represented civil society organizations carefully selected across Nigeria. The workshop began with the Executive Director of Light Up Africa […]
Youth Leadership in Nigeria: If Not Now, When; If Not Us, Whom?
One year on and we are beginning to reel from the after-effects of the COVID19 pandemic. With the economy slipping into a recession and a strict lockdown affecting business, millions of young people have lost jobs and become poorer. To help build back better, Nigeria Youth SDGs Network joined the United Nations in Nigeria to […]
Decade of Resilience: Inspiring Female Leadership in the New Normal
Oxfam in Nigeria’s Gender Coordinator Suzan Agada was the guest of the Decade of Resilience Radio Program International Women’s Day Edition on Kiss FM 99.9 Abuja. Inspiring Female Leadership in the New Normal was the topic of discussion in tandem with the 2021 International Women’s Day theme Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal future in […]
Lafiaji Beach Clean Up Report
Do you know pollution on our beaches is real with billion tons of debris deposited on beaches that are harmful to us who use the beach and also an environmental hazard for the marine biodiversity that depends on it? Nigeria Youth SDGs Network partnered with Trashusers, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority and Empower Plastic […]
World Social Justice Day: ActionAid, others harp on digital economy for better Nigeria
ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has reiterated the need for a digital economy that would bring global communities closer by engaging the youths, thereby eliminating poverty and other forms of ills in society. The call was made in commemoration of the just concluded 2021 World Day for social justice with the theme: “A call for social justice […]
NGYouthSDGs Youth Champion Blessing Ewa Attends Networking Mixer with COP 26 President
As the United Kingdom prepares to host the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP26) from November 1 – 12 2021, the President-Designate of COP26, Mr Alok Sharma visited Nigeria with the aim of addressing the challenge of climate change with support from the UK government. Mr Sharma met with the Vice President […]
Access to Digital Skills, Quality Education, Meaningful Participation and Investment in Agricultural Value Chain Are Major Concerns for Youth in Nigeria
Responses from young people who attended the decent work youth labs in Nigeria say access to digital skills, quality education, meaningful participation in decision-making, investment in the agricultural value chain, social entrepreneurship and improved working conditions are major concerns. The youth labs which were held across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital […]
Youth Working with SDGs Focal Points in Nigeria to Ensure No One is Left Behind
As we head into the last 9 years to attain the Sustainable Development Goals, leave no one behind must be at the centre of local efforts. The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the rising cases of inequalities, hunger, and inadequate access to the necessities of life and the urgency to ensure we leave no one behind. […]
2020 Review – A Year of Sharing Youth Power and Driving Momentum for the Global Goals
Dear Friend, Happy New Year! We know 2020 was a long and challenging year and we hope that you are excited to kick start 2021 with all the energy and determination to achieve the change you desire in your community and the world. Last year showed us the importance of advocating for a better world […]
