Strengthening Youth Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
Amb. Jurriaan Middelhoff, Ambassador for Youth, Education, and Work at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands What does it take for young Nigerians to thrive as entrepreneurs? In a country brimming with energy, talent, and drive, the answer lies in building systems that not only spark innovation but sustain it. Earlier this […]
Honouring a Legacy, Advancing a Mission: Reflections from the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma 3rd Annual Impact and Legacy Lecture
Our Chief of Staff, Rahmon Saheed, recently represented NGYouthSDGs at the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma 3rd Annual Impact and Legacy Lecture at the Radisson Blu Anchorage Hotel in Lagos. The event, organised by the CLEEN Foundation and the Innocent Chukwuemeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF), was a profound gathering of thought leaders, activists, policymakers, and changemakers committed […]
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 […]
Aquaworld CDI’s Journey with the Empowering Youth Civil Society to Build Stronger Communities in Nigeria Project
Through the #ClimateActionForStrongerNaija Project, Aquaworld CDI has made remarkable strides in advancing climate resilience and adaptation strategies in Ondo State, Nigeria. This initiative has not only empowered vulnerable communities but also strengthened Aquaworld CDI’s role as a climate advocacy leader. Driving Change in Communities The project has directly impacted communities in Ondo State by […]
NGYouthSDGs and the British Council, Hosts Dialogue on Resourcing Youth Movements and Activists
There is a global call for resourcing youth movements ahead of the “Summit of the Future” set for September 2024. The annual summit organised by the United Nations, is focused on driving action and commitments to address key global issues. A significant part of the summit is dedicated to youth engagement, with initiatives to elevate […]
From Policy to Action: The Role Of Youths in Nigeria’s Climate Action Strategy.
Tackling climate change in Nigeria is imperative, given the country’s ecological vulnerability. With high deforestation rate, threatening mangrove forests, rising sea levels posing a threat to coastal cities, drought and reduced rainfall hindering agricultural productivity and, exacerbating food insecurity and health issues. Do you know that regions like the south-south and south-east have been severely […]
Oxfam Nigeria and NGYouthSDGs Launch #IYDInnovationChallenge: Share Your Impact Stories To Win Up To 300,000 Naira in Cash Prizes
This year, the United Nation’s International Youth Day 2020 is focused on “Youth Engagement for Global Action” and explores medium engage youth from the local level to the global level. There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a serious challenge but it has also presented an opportunity, notably for several […]
#COVIDPositiveStory – Victoria Akpan Kelvin-Chidiebere
Meet Victoria Akpan Kelvin-Chidiebere, entrepreneur and founder of InspireHER Nigeria, an organization that supports the Sustainable Development of Women and Youth in Nigeria. This is her #COVIDPositiveStory Our #COVID19 project at InspireHER Nigeria was birth under our Humanitarian Projects where we give back to our society. The fact that every Nigerian is entitled to lead […]
#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 […]
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 […]
