AThousand1000: Fund Raising Group for IDPs Launches Officially
A Thousand 1000 is a fundraising group based in Lagos, Nigeria. Its objective is to get a thousand people to commit to donating ₦1,000 monthly for 12 months, in which the funds are given to NGOs focused on internally displaced persons. Donors can sign up on the website. Today, #AThousand1000, a fundraising group started by some […]
Hero of the Month: Seyi Oluyole, Executive Director of Nurture My Future
The despondent children of Nigeria. They look like us – complete with ten fingers, toes and all – and yet, are deemed by some as lost causes due to their unfortunate circumstances and unsightly appearance. This month’s hero is a young woman in her early twenties and a determined instrument of empowerment for these children. Seyi Oluyole, the Executive Director […]
A Day in the Life of a Nigerian Househelp
Twelve-year-old Titi does not know her surname. She also does not know that she is from the Republic of Benin and not Nigeria, where she currently works as domestic help – cleaning, cooking, and washing laundry for a family of six. But she does remember her mother’s first name, and a long journey from her village […]
Genevieve Pink Ball Foundation Announces its Breast Cancer Awareness Run/Walk/Cycle
The Genevieve Pink Ball Foundation is happy to announce its run/walk/cycle against breast cancer! The aim of this year’s walk is to have more than 500 people help raise awareness about breast cancer and show support for those affected. The run/walk/cycle being led by Maje Adyida will take place 7 a.m. on Saturday, September […]
Ay Donates Car to Project27 Charity
Enterprising comedian and film producer AY showed his compassionate side when, on return from his first movie shoot in Atlanta, USA, he donated a Toyota Solara to Project27 Africa – a rural child NGO based in Lagos. Receiving the keys to the car, President of Project27 Africa, Uncle Speed, said, “We can’t express our deepest […]
StayInSchoolng Raises Funds for Out-of-School Children
In January this year, the StayInSchoolng team came together to enrol 75 orphans, abused or abandoned children into 8 primary schools to give them a shot at a better future and a prod to achieve their dreams. These children make up a minute percentage of the UNESCO projected 4.7million primary aged Out-Of-School children in Nigeria […]
Kaymu.com.ng Partners With Celebrities To Help Children In Need
Popular Nigerian Celebrities are joining forces with Nigeria’s #1 eCommerce community for buying and selling, Kaymu.com.ng to help make a difference in the lives of motherless children. This initiative was pioneered by Kaymu to commemorate the launch of the eCommerce community in Nigeria and to encourage the spirit of giving back amongst Nigerians. T-shirts, face […]
Kanu Organizes Fundraiser For Cardiac Hospital
Legendary ex-footballer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Kanu Nwankwo will be organizing a fundraiser on the 14th of March, at the Congress Hall in Transcorp Hilton Hotel, at 5pm. The aim of this fundraiser is to realize $35 million (N5 billion) that will be needed to build a Cardiac Specialist Hospital, one which would offer its […]
JUMIA Feeds Lagos
As this week started on the notes of care and appreciation, Jumia Nigeria, a fast growing online retail store picked up from where Mother’s day left off by camping out on the streets of Ebute Metta and feeding about 1500 less privileged children. The movement was part of their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiative and […]
Ty Mix’s Love for the Blind
By Nelson Odu Nigeria’s mega music producer and Project Fame judge, TY Mix has found new love other than churning out great music for upcoming and mega stars in Nigeria. Like they say, an apple does not fall too far from the tree; TY, we can inform you, is neck deep into helping visually impaired […]
Bill Clinton’s Daughter, Chelsea Clinton Visits Nigeria
Daughter of former US President, Bill Clinton and Current Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton paid a one-day visit to Nigeria, yesterday, for a health initiative under her father’s foundation. Clinton Global Initiative – CGI – a foundation run by Bill Clinton, that billions of dollars in aid has been committed to, has several […]