September 5th,2023: Collaborative Efforts of NGOs Address Mental Healthcare, Cardiovascular Risks, and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

September 5th,2023: Collaborative Efforts of NGOs Address Mental Healthcare, Cardiovascular Risks, and Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

The 5th Estate News || Tuesday, 5th September 2023

17 million Nigerian Women Experienced Intimate, Non-Intimate Violence — NGO

The founder of a Non-Governmental Organisation, Save the Child Health and Empowerment Initiative (SACHEM), Sylvia Nnuekwe has said that it is very worrisome that 17 million Nigerian women have experienced intimate or non-intimate violence.


Igede Agba: The Grand ‘New Yam Festival’ of Benue

Preparations are in full swing to make this year’s Igede-Agba festival one for the history books. The Igede people, residing in Obi LGA and Oju LGA of Benue State, North Central Nigeria, are gearing up for their grand “Igede Agba” new yam festival scheduled for September 5, 2023.



8.3M Nigerians Need Humanitarian Aid, Minister Laments

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has unveiled a staggering statistic, revealing that a substantial 8.3 million Nigerians are currently facing urgent humanitarian needs in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa. This revelation was made through a statement released by her Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Rasheed Zubair, in Abuja.


NGO Engages Journalists on Strategic Communications in North-West Communication

A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) International Alert has engaged Journalists on strategic communications toward restoring peace and stability in the North-West region of Nigeria.



NGO Canvasses Fitness Exercise to Curb Cardiovascular Diseases

President, Amateur Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation of Nigeria (ABBFN), Soye Elekima has called on Nigerians to engage more in physical fitness training to prevent cardiovascular and other non-communicable diseases.


FG, NGOs Move to Provide Mental Healthcare for Persons with NTDs

In a significant step towards improving the well-being of people living with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Federal Government (FG) has partnered with several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to address the pressing issue of mental healthcare for those affected by NTDs.



Foundation Mentors Muslim First Class Graduates

The First Class Muslim Foundation has told 30 Muslim first-class graduates to develop a mentor-mentee relationship with experts for faster career growth.

Speaking at the M-First Series programme to celebrate 30 first-class graduates from Nigerian Universities on Sunday, one of the facilitators during the five-year Plan Presentation Session, Luqman Obileye, advised the participants to develop mentor-mentee relationships with people in their field of study.


Seyi Tinubu Foundation Donates Cash, Relief Items to Nasarawa Fire Victims

Son of the president, Ambassador Seyi Tinubu, through his non-government organisation (NGO), Noella Foundation, has donated cash worth N2million with food items and other materials to the fire disaster victims.



Wisdom Kwati Foundation lifts 1,000 Adamawa Families with Palliatives

The Wisdom Kwati Foundation has distributed essential food palliatives to over 1,000 families across two local government areas in Adamawa State demonstrating commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those in need.


Foundation Partners with Mastercard, EDC to Equip 20,000 Female Entrepreneurs

The MTN Foundation in partnership with Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) and the Mastercard Foundation, has announced the training of 20,000 female entrepreneurs on sustainable business development.



Benue Govt, UNICEF Train Health Workers on Revised AOP

The director general, Benue State Planning Commission, Dr. Jeremo Andohol has advised stakeholders in the health sector to develop a realistic Annual Operational Plan (AOP) that will attract government support to enhance the delivery of health services in the state.


Belt and Road Initiative, Win-Win for China and Nigeria

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind, the principles guiding China’s Africa policy, including sincerity, real results, amity and good faith, and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This year also marks the 52nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Nigeria.



NGO, Catholic Parish Pilots Faith for Climate Action Initiative

Climate Action Africa and Our Lady Queen of Nigeria Catholic Church, Clegg, have piloted the Faith for Climate Action (F4CA) initiative to instill environmental stewardship in the hearts of young Nigerians.


Appeal Court Asks Staff to Stay at Home as Tribunal Delivers Verdict Wednesday

Staff of the court of appeal have been asked to stay at home on Wednesday which has been fixed for judgment in the petitions challenging President Bola Tinubu’s election.

Umar Bangari, chief registrar of the court, had earlier announced the decision of the presidential election petition tribunal to deliver judgment on September 6.


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