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 […]
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 […]
Youth Town Hall on the 2025 National Budget
The future of Nigeria rests on its youth, who constitute the largest population segment and are crucial for national progress, innovation, and sustainable development. Recognising this, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, has committed to fostering dialogue between the legislature and young Nigerians. This commitment includes holding at […]
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 […]
NGYouthSDGs participate in UNGA ’79 Summit of the Future Technical Meeting
Following the invitation from the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President, International Cooperation, NGYouthSDGs was represented by Godwin Lasisi, a Youth Activators Lab Associate, at the UNGA ’79 High-Level Technical Meeting on the “Summit of the Future,” which brought together experts, stakeholders, and policymakers to discuss Nigeria’s role in shaping the […]
Interview with Ruhamah Ifere – 2021-2022 Speak Up Stand Out Activists
In 2021, Ruhamah Ifere was selected as one of the 19 youths for the Speak Up Stand Out (SUSO) project by the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs through VOICE. The project which took place in Abuja, Enugu and Lagos States, empowered 19 activists and 211 […]
Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs) and its partners commemorate the 2024 International Youth Day with a 2-day event in Abuja, Nigeria.
Abuja, Nigeria – On August 12th and 13th, 2024, the Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative (NGYouthSDGs), in collaboration with its partners—Oxfam in Nigeria, African Activists for Climate Justice, the Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP), the United Nations in Nigeria, Amnesty International Nigeria, Aid for Rural Education Access Initiative (AREAi), and […]
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 […]
Arise & Secure Your Vote: Gift Chikere and Her 15 Advocates Charge Nigerian Youth
Can art be a tool for influencing voting culture for better governance among youth? Gift Chikere (aka TheGift), a creative artiste and alumnus of the Street Project Foundation, is exploring poetry, music, and writing to inspire young Nigerians to participate actively in governance. As a youth activist, Gift understands that her voice alone is not […]
