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JFC, WACC-AR Launch Initiative to Combat Tech-Driven GBV Cases

Journalists for Christ International Outreach (JFC) Nigeria, in collaboration with the World Association for Christian Communication, Africa Region (WACC-AR), has ...

April 24, 2024
News

Journalists Urged to Commit to Countering Disinformation, Promoting Peaceful Elections

Journalists have been urged to collaborate effectively to counter the scourge of dis/misinformation and stay committed to promoting peaceful elections. ...

April 17, 2024
Health

Burna Boy’s Vape Deal Will Engender Aggressive Marketing of Novel Tobacco Products – CAPPA Warns

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has condemned a five-year deal between Grammy Award-winning artist Burna Boy's company, BrkFst, ...

April 16, 2024
A screengrab of the documentary produced by Women Radio 91.7 to mark the 10th anniversary of the kidnap of the Chibok school girls.
Girls

Chibok Kidnap: Parents Still Hopeful about Safe Return of Over 90 Girls After 10 Years

Parents of Chibok School girls who were kidnapped in April 2014 are still expressing optimism about the safe return of ...

April 16, 2024
Images of more than 80 Chibok girls that were released in May 2017 after more than three years in captivity. Source: DW
News

A Decade After Chibok Tragedy: US Restates Support to Combat Terrorism in Nigeria

The United States has said it remains committed to supporting Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism and protect its citizens. This ...

April 14, 2024
A woman sitting indoor
Features

While many Black women in US abandon hair relaxers linked to cancer, sales climb in African countries

It was just before Christmas. A family tradition, the first for 8-year-old Gloria Moraa. She sat holding a broken mirror ...

April 11, 2024
Health

Mainstream Water Access, Climate Change Programming, Gender Justice into Health Policies – CAPPA tells Govt

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has said it is essential for the government to mainstream water access, ...

April 10, 2024
Logo of Breakthrough Action Nigeria
Health

BA-N Reiterates Importance of Men’s Role in Increasing Vaccine, Immunization Uptake

Breakthrough Action Nigeria (BA-N) has called on men to support their families to boost vaccine and routine immunization uptake and ...

April 8, 2024
Participants at the Journalism Training on Salt Journalism organized by CAPPA.
Finance

CAPPA Advocates Salt Reduction in Industrial Food, Trains Journalists

Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has advocated for salt reduction in industrial food to reduce the health implications ...

April 8, 2024
Photo source: Radio Nigeria.
Fact Check

FACT-CHECK: Claim About Failed Osun State Teachers’ Recruitment Test, Partly True

Claim: An online news platform, Sahara Reporters, claimed that the Osun state government has failed to conduct teacher recruitment tests ...

April 7, 2024
Cross-section of journalists during the workshop
Disability

AFYMP Trains Journalists on Disability Inclusive Reporting

The Africa Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP), has trained young journalists on disability inclusive reporting to promote positive and ...

April 6, 2024
A dry land with few trees and tents scattered around. A tipper truck is packed near one of the trees
News

Govt Oversight Function Absent in Mining of Lithium, Gold in Nasarawa Community– RDI Alleges

The Renevlyn Development Initiative (RDI) has called on the Federal and Nasarawa State Governments to carry out proper oversight functions ...

April 6, 2024
Four people standing, there is a man and three women, one woman is on clutches.
Disability

Collaboration Among Govts, OPDs, PWDs and Families Will Promote Rights of PWDs

Stakeholders present at the second Intellectual Disability Conference organized by the Pure Souls Learning Foundation and the Patrick Speech and ...

April 6, 2024
People in a group picture.
Media

SERAP Urges Nigerian Government to Review Laws Restricting Media Freedom

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian government to review laws that restrict freedom of ...

April 5, 2024
Group picture of participants at the launch of the media preentation.
News

FG Charged to Manage Country’s Debt Burden, Adopt Progressive Taxation

The Nigerian Government has been charged to manage the country’s debt burden and reduce its overreliance on unsustainable debts caused ...

April 5, 2024
People in a group picture, some re standing and two people are seated on the wheelchair.
Disability

Slow Enforcement of Disability Rights Laws Reinforces Stigmatization Against PWDs in Airports – Attah

Florence Attah, Programme Officer, Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), has said the slow enforcement of legal frameworks set out ...

April 3, 2024
People standing outdoor
Health

PHSAI Recognized for Advancing Women’s Health in Lagos State

The Lagos State Ministry of Health has recognized the Public Health Sustainable Advocacy Initiative (PHSAI) for its efforts to improve ...

April 1, 2024
Onilogbo Hakeem Effect At AMCA Awards Image Source: Punch
Fact Check

Facebook User Shares Altered Image Claim Two-Headed Man’s Arrival in Nigeria

Claim: A Facebook user,  Very Dark Man, has claimed that a two-headed man has arrived in Nigeria. Verdict: Misleading. Available ...

April 1, 2024
People in a group picture
Education

WLIT Laments Increase in Out-of-School Children in Alimosho, Calls for Urgent Intervention

Women Liberation and Transformation Group (WLIT) has lamented the increased rate of out-of-school children in Orisumbare Community, Ayobo in Alimosho ...

March 30, 2024
People in a group picture, all standing. There is a man on crutches, he's the only man.
Disability

WWDs Seek Inclusion in GBV Management Committee in Ekiti

Women with Disabilities (WWDs) in Ekiti have advocated for their inclusion in the Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Management Committee set up ...

March 29, 2024
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JFC, WACC-AR Launch Initiative to Combat Tech-Driven GBV Cases April 24, 2024
Journalists Urged to Commit to Countering Disinformation, Promoting Peaceful Elections April 17, 2024
Burna Boy’s Vape Deal Will Engender Aggressive Marketing of Novel Tobacco Products – CAPPA Warns April 16, 2024
Chibok Kidnap: Parents Still Hopeful about Safe Return of Over 90 Girls After 10 Years April 16, 2024
A Decade After Chibok Tragedy: US Restates Support to Combat Terrorism in Nigeria April 14, 2024
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