Building Integrity-Driven Leaders for Tomorrow
Young people today stand on the intersection of complex moral social and digital challenges. Preparing them to navigate these realities with integrity being at the core of all they do. It is on this foundation that the Network of Youth for sustainable initiative (NGYouthSDGs) and IHS NIgeria convened the Compliance and Ethics for the Next […]
Why Doha Matters for Young Nigerians
From November 3 – 6, global leaders, development partners, civil society, the private sector, and youth will gather in Doha, Qatar, for the Second World Social Summit, an opportunity to redefine what social progress means in an age of inequality, climate disruption, and rapid technological change. For young people across the world, this is an […]
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 […]
Why Youth Voice is the Power for SDGs localisation in Nigeria
What if I told you that the Sustainable Development Goals aren’t just a list of global targets? They are a blueprint for a better Nigeria, and you are the architect. Last week, I had the privilege of attending the High-Level Youth Dialogue at the UN House in Abuja, a powerful event that brought together youth […]
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 […]
Deepening Climate Governance: Reflections from Nigeria’s Second NAP IV Development Retreat
From June 24th to 26th, NGYouthSDGs Programmes Intern Michael Meduye had the privilege of participating in the second National Action Plan (NAP IV) Development Retreat hosted by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Nigeria at the serene Lake Greenfield Hotel and Towers, Abuja. As a representative of NGYouthSDGs, my focus was on ensuring that climate governance […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bridging the Gap: NGYouthSDGs Hosts Town Hall Meeting to Elevate Youth Voices and Build Civic Cohesion
Enugu, Nigeria – 6th December 2024 – In a bold initiative to bridge the growing divide between youth and lawmakers, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) with support from Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF) and Leap Africa is set to host the Elevating Youth Voices, Building Trust and Civic Cohesion project Town Hall […]
The Pact for the Future and the Youth of Nigeria: NGYouthSDGs x United Nations in Nigeria
Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), in collaboration with the United Nations Information Centre, Abuja, recently hosted an impactful event to strengthen youth leadership and encourage active engagement among young Nigerians in shaping their future. The event was aligned with the UN’s Pact for the Future, which focuses on sustainable development and financing, peace […]
