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International Day Of Forests
April 19, 2022
The State Members at the 16th session of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization recommended and voted for the International Day of Forests (also known as World Forestry Day) to be celebrated annually on the 21st of March in November 1971. Without a resolution to that meeting, the Centre for International Forestry Research … Continue reading International Day Of Forests
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The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2019
April 19, 2022
Today, the 11th of February, the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s an annual celebration of the strides being made by women in the sciences and STEM fields in general, and a chance to reflect on the impediments that still put off many young girls and their counterparts across … Continue reading The International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2019
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
April 19, 2022
In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly designated February 6, as the International Day of Zero Tolerance for female Genital Mutilation. This purpose of observing this day is to enhance the awareness on the issue of Female Genital Mutilation, and to encourage concrete actions against the practice.[1] This awareness however, was first introduced in 2003.[2] … Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation
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International Day Of Education
April 19, 2022
Today is the United Nation’s first ever International Day of Education. At the United Nations General Assembly, held on December 3, where the body reached a consensus declaring January 24 as the ‘International Day of Education.’ Recall that the resolution was co-authored by Nigeria and 58 other member states, in partnership with the UN Educational, Scientific … Continue reading International Day Of Education
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December 3, 2014 Is International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
April 19, 2022
There are about 1 billion people today in the world with some form of disability. The world has been observing the International Day of Persons with disabilities since 1992. The International Day of the Disabled was established with aim to promote an understanding of persons with disability problems and create support for the dignity, rights … Continue reading December 3, 2014 Is International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8th annually to recognize the socio-economic, and political achievements of women worldwide. The day also serves as a call to action for gender equality and women’s rights. It’s a time to celebrate the progress made by women and to highlight the ongoing struggles they face. This … Continue reading International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day 2022: Pushing For Greater Gender Equality
April 19, 2022
Each year, the world marks a day in honour of women. March 8 is celebrated as International Women’s Day, as it has been since 1977 when the United Nations declared it as a day to recognize women across the world and their contributions towards making their communities and countries better. Read more about Women The … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2022: Pushing For Greater Gender Equality
March 8th: International Women’s Day
April 19, 2022
“We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” – Sheryl Sandberg Data from Statistic Times estimate that the population of women globally stands at 3.905 billion, a figure that represents 49.58% of the … Continue reading March 8th: International Women’s Day
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May Day: International Workers’ Day 2021
April 19, 2022
On May 1st, workers across the globe are celebrated for the role they play in holding up the world’s economies. Their minds and physical effort create and grow the wealth we all enjoy. Thanks to their exertions, their families—and indeed their countries –can make material progress. Read more about Business Like their global counterparts, … Continue reading May Day: International Workers’ Day 2021
International Workers Day: F.G. Declares May 3rd Public Holiday
April 19, 2022
As part of celebrations for this year’s International Workers‘ Day, the Federal Government has declared Monday, May 3rd, 2021, as a public holiday. The decision of the government to declare Monday a work-free day lies in the fact that May 1 which is supposed to be the public holiday falls on a weekend (Saturday, … Continue reading International Workers Day: F.G. Declares May 3rd Public Holiday
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International Women’s Day 2021
April 19, 2022
With the rise of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, young Nigerian women are beginning to believe that the impossible is nothing. Every year on March 8th we observe International women’s day. No, it is not the same thing as Mothers’ day. It is a day to celebrate the … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2021
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International Civil Aviation Day
April 19, 2022
International Civil Aviation Day is not very popular among those outside the aviation industry. But like all International Day celebrations, it is a day set aside to inform the public by creating an awareness of the challenges faced by the aviation industry and to mobilize political will towards resolving it. Its observance is to show … Continue reading International Civil Aviation Day
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8th September: International Literacy Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond Since the declaration of September 8 as the date for the annual celebration of the International Literacy Day by the United Nations Educational, Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on October 26, 1966, the aim of highlighting the relevance of literacy to individuals, societies, and communities … Continue reading 8th September: International Literacy Day 2020
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May Day: International Workers’ Day 2020
April 19, 2022
Whether you’re a banker, baker or beauty consultant, you probably love the little break from work that you get on the first day of May. It’s International Workers’ Day, that time of the year in which the world sings your praises for the job you do. What’s better than a holiday stuffed with adulation for … Continue reading May Day: International Workers’ Day 2020
International Workers’ Day 2020 Entrepreneur Grant
April 19, 2022
International grants will be disbursed to Nigerian entrepreneurs in an attempt at reviving the economy that is faced with the tremendous effect of the global pandemic, Covid- 19 (Coronavirus). Existing entrepreneurs and startups will be encouraged, financially and this will be done in commemoration of the International Workers’ Day, May 1. Prospective entrepreneurs and startups … Continue reading International Workers’ Day 2020 Entrepreneur Grant
