NGYouthSDGs join forces with the United Nation in Nigeria and the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, for the National Youth Consultative Youth Forum on the Summit of the Future
A pictorial representation of participants at the National Youth Consultative Forum for the Summit of the Future Preceding the United Nations Summit of the Future in September 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) joined forces with the United Nation in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Nigeria, and other youth civil […]
Empowering the Next Wave of Environmentally Conscious Climate Leaders: NGYouthSDGs Graduates Young Nigerians from the 2024 Climate Voices Nigeria Boot Camp
Lagos, Nigeria, 31st May 2024 – Nigeria Youth SDGs, registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), celebrates the graduation of young individuals from various regions of Nigeria following their participation in a virtual immersive 4-week climate-focused learning series which has equipped these youths with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead climate […]
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 […]
NGYouthSDGs, MWFAAN, Jobberman and American Corner hosts an Employability Workshop for Young Nigerians
Lagos, Nigeria, 2nd May 2024 – Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become more crucial for young people to be better trained to navigate the complex job market and access decent work. The 2030 Agenda also aims to “promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, employment and decent work for all”. Despite the contributions to promote […]
From Poverty to Power: Learnings from Sustainable Development
On Wednesday, 17th April 2024, Nigeria Youth SDGs registered as the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) hosted the Youth SDGs Cafe for the 1st quarter of 2024. The Youth SDGs Cafe began in 2018 in partnership with the United Nations Information Centre, Lagos and the United Nations Association of Nigeria for young people […]
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 […]
Building Fairer and More Equitable Societies. #WorldDayofSocialJustice
In November 2007, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the 20th of February as World Day of Social Justice. World Day of Social Justice is an international day recognizing the need to promote social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion, gender inequality, unemployment, human rights, and social protection. To commemorate […]
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 […]
Learning for Lasting Peace: A focus on improving access to education in conflict-affected regions
The current state of the world shows that approximately 25% of the global population lives in conflict-affected countries. This growing trend of conflict and violence has a significant impact on young people accessing education, and Nigeria has not been isolated from this problem. For over 12 years, certain parts of the northeast and other geopolitical […]
2024 International Day of Education: Ten People Advocating for Equal Access to Education in Nigeria
In 2018, the United Nations General Assembly declared January 24th as the International Day of Education, highlighting the importance of education for all. This day is celebrated every year to recognize the significant role that education plays in global peace and development. It also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the valuable contributions of young people […]
