November 27th, 2023: From Struggle to Success

November 27th, 2023: From Struggle to Success

The 5th Estate News || Monday 27th November 2023

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Benue Govt Thanks Development Partners for Empowering Vulnerable Persons

The Executive Secretary, Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA, Sir James Iorpuu has applauded development partners and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, for their continued support in empowering vulnerable people in the state.


Historic Win for African Nations as UN Votes for New Tax Convention

African countries accomplished a historic milestone for worldwide tax reform this week, paving the way for the United Nations to exercise its authority over wealthier nations on a long-standing issue that has hampered developing nations’ progress.


“I Truly Burned my Certificates,” Says Graduate

A graduate from Ajayi Crowther University, Olutimain Alvin, has made headlines after setting his academic certificates ablaze due to his prolonged struggle with unemployment.


Sexual Harassment Offenders to Bag Seven Years, ICPC Warns

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has issued a stern warning that sexual harassment will be treated as a corrupt practice, attracting a minimum prison term of seven years.


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Tinubu Appoints Ella, Odoh, Six Others Perm Secs

In a move aimed at bolstering the efficiency and service delivery within the Federal Civil Service, President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the appointment of eight new Permanent Secretaries. According to release announcing the appointments, the decision follows a rigorous selection process conducted by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation


UNICEF, Kaduna Gov’t Train 500 Adolescent Students in Life Skills

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) and Kaduna State Government, have completed training of 500 adolescent students of Government Secondary Schools in life skills.


Kwara State Government Partners with UNICEF to Eradicate Open Defecation

The Kwara State Government, through its Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Usman Yunusa Lade, has affirmed its commitment to collaborate with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in the drive to eradicate open defecation within the state.


UNICEF Distributes Psychosocial Support Materials to Benue Idps

The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in collaboration with JASPI Health and Gender Development Initiative and the Benue Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, BERWASSA, have distributed Psychosocial Support, PSS, materials to the Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, in Benue State with a call on stakeholders to join forces to stamp out Sexual and Gender Based Violance, SGBV, in the camps and state in general.


74 Percent in Kwara have Access to Clean Water, Says UNICEF Specialist

Kwara State Government has expressed its readiness to collaborate with any donor agency to eradicate open defecation in the state.


UNICEF Donates Oxygen Plant to Ogun Hospital

Due to shortage of oxygen experienced by medics during the COVID-19 pandemic in many health facilities in Ogun State, the United Nations Children’s Fund, (UNICEF), in partnership with HIS Nigeria, has handed over Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) to Ogun State Teaching Hospital.


?NGO, Kano, Kaduna Seek Domestic Funding for Family Planning

A Non-Governmental Organisation, the Development Research and Projects Centre, the Kano state government, and the Kaduna state government said domestic family planning financing is a necessary intervention to improve maternal health and reduce maternal mortality.


NGO Asks Govt to Eliminate Breeding Grounds for Mosquitoes

The Civil Society in Malaria Immunization and Nutrition (ACOMIN) in Ogun state has called on governments at all levels to take swift and decisive action towards enhancing their waste management systems to ensure efficient and effective waste disposal to curb the spread of malaria


54th International Film Festival of India in Collaboration with UNICEF Screens Five Films

The 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in collaboration with UNICEF is screening five films that deal with child rights. Out of five films, two are from India, while three are from Iran and Sri Lanka.


Bribe Allegation: NGO Calls for Prosecution of Kano Attorney General, Dederi

A Non-Governmental Organisation, Advocacy for Justice and Good Governance (AJGG) has called for the prosecution of the Kano state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barr. Haruna Isa Dederi for accusing justices of the Appeal Court of corruption.

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Foundation Presents Award to Entrepreneurs in Niger

A non-governmental organization, the Super Achiever Foundation in Niger State, has organized a capacity developmental day and award night to showcase entrepreneurs who has made impact to the growth and development of the society, in Minna at the weekend.


Mom Foundation Counsels Young Nigerians on Education

Managing Director, Margaret Ogbeide Memorial (MOM) Foundation, Victor Ogbeide, has called on young Nigerians, particularly males, to reposition their minds towards acquiring useful education instead of cutting corners in their quest for success.


Emotions as Foundation Beneficiaries Recount Indigency

Awe filled the air, on Friday, when beneficiaries of the Ikechukwu Ezeugwu foundation recounted the despondency and impoverished state they were when surprisingly they were awarded with the scholarships of the foundation with which they have been using to pay fees in their higher institutions.


Foundation Launches Community Transformation Programme to Tackle Unemployment

In a groundbreaking move to address unemployment and poverty in Nigeria, tech entrepreneur and CEO, ATB Group, Abiodun Atobatele launched the Abiodun and Yinka Atobatele Foundation (AYA Foundation).

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