Leveraging Social Media for Political Advocacy and Awareness in Nigeria
In Nigeria, social media has grown into more than just a place for entertainment or connection; it’s a tool for political action. Young Nigerians, in particular, are using platforms like Twitter (X), Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook to demand change, challenge leadership, and spread awareness about policies that affect everyday life. From the #EndSARS protests […]
Pink October: Breast Cancer Awareness And Prevention
The breast cancer awareness campaign is an annual campaign that seeks to raise awareness about the impact and dangers of breast cancer. Read more about News NGOs and corporations worldwide recognized the month as Pink October, while the campaign spread across the pink week (October 4th – 6th, 2022). The event was launched with […]
How To Create Sexual Harassment Awareness In The Workplace
Creating a safe and healthy work environment is one of the most important ways for your organization to continually thrive, especially amidst the pandemic. Due to the peculiarities of the work environment, it is now imperative to have a work environment that is free of harassment and can help organizations compete for and retain talent, […]
67 Million Youth Failure and the Ghost of Past Youth Movements
Again, another youth awareness drive is failing as fast as its forbears. For those familiar with new media channels, there has been a recent campaign seeking for youths to mill under the 67 Million Youth banner but it was instead received with scorn and suspicion. The composition of its conveners was largely tilting towards the […]
How to Stay Aware and Enjoy Life Fully
So I recently started a new job in a beautiful working environment with awesome colleagues. True to the foodie in me, on my first day at work during the lunch break, I headed over to the kitchen to take what I call break-lunch (breakfast+lunch). When I got into the kitchen, I noticed the AC was off and […]
Get Free Medication For Sickle Cell Patients at Red Umbrella Walk
To celebrate World Sickle Cell Day, join Funke Akindele, Yinka Davies, 9ice, Bash, ID Cabassa, Tosyn Bucknor, Desmond Elliot, SACO, Tope Tedela, Ayo Jay, Rapsodee, Bclean, OyehBEAT, DaSOn and a host of others as they show support for people living with sickle cell and create awareness. This year’s event is tagged “The Red Umbrella Walk” There […]
Tunde Kelani Reportedly Shooting Awareness Film on Ebola
Popular cinematographer and film maker, Tunde Kelani, is reportedly shooting a short film to sensitize the public on the deadly Ebola virus. According to a report on NET newspaper Mr. Kelani was contacted by a UK based health organization to shoot a short film campaign. However, Mr. Kelani, while speaking with another newspaper, PREMIUM TIMES, […]
The Best N100 You Can Spend
For some of us, spending a N100 on things doesn’t hurt. The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP), an initiative of the Organised Private Sector to create a vibrant social sector through tripartite partnership, has announced how you can spend your best N100 yet. You’re probably asking how at this point. N100 can go towards the […]
Yetunde Babaeko Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Photo Exhibition in Lagos
Photographer, Yetunde Babaeko, holds a first of its kind breast cancer awareness photo exhibition geared to inspire the Nigerian public to join in the fight against cancer. The photo exhibition titled “Battle Scar” will hold on the 8th of March at the Goethe Institute, Onikan by 2 pm. This exhibition will showcase photos taken by a group of […]
Mothering Sunday 2013: Saving Tomorrow’s Mothers
Mothering Sunday or Mother’s Day in Nigeria is the fourth Sunday in Lent. This year, it will fall on the 10th of March. The day, as in most parts of the world, will afford us time to honour and celebrate our mothers with gifts and praise. It will be one opportunity in the year to […]