Pursuing the Decade of Action Amidst a Global Pandemic
The year 2020 ushered in a new decade making exactly ten years to the 2030 target for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). At the beginning of the year, the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres made a call for an ambitious push to intensify efforts required for the achievement of the global goals. In […]
#COVIDPositiveStories – Adeyemo Oluwabusola
Adeyemo Oluwabusola is the Executive Director of Gertrude Olowo Empowerment Initiative. This is her #COVIDPositiveStory. Before the lockdown began, we were inspired by the need to support teenage girls between ages 11 – 19 years, advocating for a safe space for them with all-round education and mental awareness. Our major objective is to equip them […]
#COVIDPositiveStories – Brian Gabriel
Meet Dr. Brian-Gabriel, A medical doctor by training, and an entrepreneur. He is the founder of Paperware Limited, a company that manufactures disposable paper cups, and paper food packaging. This is his #COVIDPositiveStory. When the first cases of #COVID19 came to light in Nigeria, the cost of hand sanitizers doubled almost five times. People who […]
#COVIDPositiveStories – Tawakalit Kareem
Tawakalit Kareem is a young Nigerian woman and the founder of The Butterfly Project. This is her #COVIDPositiveStory. Before the Lagos State Government announced the two weeks lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic in the state, I knew I had to do something for vulnerable people who will be the hardest hit. I felt […]
36 Young Nigerians to Attend First #UN75 Youth Dialogue With UN Deputy Secretary General
January 1, 2020, saw the launch of the UN75 initiative – the largest, most inclusive conversation on the role of global cooperation in building a better future for all. The initiative will see the UN spark dialogues throughout 2020 in diverse settings across the world. In a ‘global reality check’, four innovative data streams will […]
”Involve Youth Or They Will Leave You Behind To Achieve the SDGs” – Joshua Alade
The Nigerian Youth Sustainable Development Goals Project Coordinator, Joshua Alade gave the keynote address at the fourth edition of the Lagos Model United Nations held at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. The three days event with the theme “The Future We Want: Youth Participation in the Achievement of the 2030 Agenda” had over two hundred […]
Nigerian Youth SDGs Network Commemorates International Youth Day with Youth Dialogue in 20 States
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Adenike Bamigbade youth@nigerianyouthsdgs.org Nigerian Youth SDGs Network Commemorates International Youth Day with Youth Dialogue in 20 States Lagos, August 7th, 2019 – Nigerian Youth SDGs Network, a coalition of youth-led and focused civil society organizations localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through advocacy and SDGs project […]
Edo State to Host Regional Youth Dialogue for International Youth Day 2019
The Edo State Sustainable Development Goals SDGs office will be commemorating the 2019 International Youth Day in partnership with the Nigerian Youth SDGs network. The Special Adviser to the Edo State Governor on SDGs, Mrs.Eire Alufohai speaking during the meeting expressed her joy seeing youths who are passionate about SDGs while alluding to the fact […]
Global Goals Chat with Haruna Emmanuel
Hello SDGs Advocates, We will be hosting the first edition of the Global Goals Chat with Haruna Emmanuel on Saturday 13th July 2019 at 4 PM wat. The Global Goals Chat is an online webinar for development experts to share how actionable steps that young Nigerians can take towards localizing the United Nations Sustainable Development […]
Ekiti State to Host #SDGsStory Event for International Youth Day 2019
The Ekiti State Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) office will be commemorating the 2019 International Youth Day in partnership with the Nigerian Youth SDGs Network. The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on SDGs, Mrs. Abimbola Solanke speaking during the meeting emphasized the need for accelerated progress for the SDGs in the state and the […]
