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“Girls in marginalised communities, particularly in the north, face multiple challenges including poverty, insecurity and socio-cultural barriers that hinder their access to education.”

ImpactHouse Centre for Development Communication has urged all stakeholders to prioritise the fight against GBV and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear and violence.

The Women Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth, recognised women in agriculture’s unique challenges. These women not only deal with the harsh realities of farming but also endure societal expectations, limited access to resources, and a lack of recognition for their contributions.

Nigeria’s conservative cultural and religious background has not prevented the country from being hit by the sexting epidemic, a new study has revealed. According to the study, a staggering 58 per cent of social media users in Nigeria engage in sexting, which involves sharing explicit content of oneself or others via digital devices and communication channels. The study, which was published in Computers in Human Behaviour, found that more than 41 per cent of respondents admitted forwarding or having another forward sexted images or messages without the victims’ consent, increasing the risk of cyberbullying and subsequent mental health problems. The…

The Director-General of the National Blood Service Agency, Prof. Saleh Yuguda, says Nigeria currently supplies less than 30 per cent  of its blood needs, highlighting a critical shortage in the country’s blood supply.

In Nigeria, paediatric cancer, identified by the World Health Organisation as the primary cause of mortality among children and adolescents, persists as a covert struggle, frequently obscured by misunderstandings and insufficient resources.

he goal of the Sokoto State Education strategies over the previous decade was to promote women’s involvement in education. The 10-year Strategic Plan for Education (2011-2020) of Sokoto State, a comprehensive roadmap to address the state’s education challenges, noted low female participation.

The Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for more public awareness to prevent Noma disease in the country. 

The situation illustrates the grim realities of the lives of many girls trapped in a survival cycle that prioritises immediate necessities above long-term goals. It was the case with five food vendors whom this writer encountered while investigating the dropout dilemma in Sokoto.

Led by Nestle, the alliance of 25 like-minded companies provides training, nurtures young entrepreneurs, and offers first job opportunities,”it elucidates.