African Unity Day 2023: Our Africa, Our Future
Each year, citizens in countries across Africa set aside a day to recognize the many things that make the continent unique. The day, known as Africa Day (or African Unity Day) is commemorated on May 25, the date the Organization of African Unity (OAU) was founded. Read more about International Days The Story of […]
Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day
On April 21st of every year, people around the world celebrate World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID). This day is dedicated to recognizing and promoting the importance of creativity and innovation in all aspects of life. In this article, we’ll explore why creativity and innovation matter, how they can benefit individuals and society, and […]
International Women’s Day
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 […]
Meet The Boss: Lola Shoneyin Discusses The Business Of Writing
In Connect Nigeria’s “Meet The Boss” series, Lola Shoneyin, founder of Ouida, a leading publishing house in Africa and the organizer of Ake Art Book Festival and Kaduna Book and Art Festival speaks with presenter Williams Ozumba on the business of book publishing and intellectual Property Protection to mark this year’s World Book And […]
Celebrating Mothers’ Day In Nigeria: Memories, Reflections And Thoughts
Today, the 27th of March is Mother’s Day. It is usually celebrated on the 4th Sunday in Lent in the Christian calendar. However, the celebration has gone beyond the four corners of the church into various spaces. It evokes several meanings to various people. Read more about International Days The modern holiday was first […]
March 8th: International Women’s Day
“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 […]
International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women: What Does This Imply?
There are just so many activities that go on in and around the girl child’s body. Everyone is screaming “violence”, some, even “vawulence”. But on a more serious note, the female gender is arguably an endangered species. Read more about International Days From issues of sexual exploitation to psychological abuse, forced/child marriage and genital […]
CN Partners With AWIG To Commemorate The International Day For The Elimination Of Violence Against Women
According to the United Nations (2021), nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In conflict-ridden areas and periods, the number increases to 2 in 3 women. The number has increased since the pandemic. Read more about International Days Violence against women is very prominent in Nigeria. As a matter of […]
World Food Day: 10 Nigerian Snacks For You To Try
Today is World Food Day. It is one of the most celebrated events in the UN calendar. As we celebrate food today, we are also reminded of the fact that even though it is a basic human need, a lot of people still suffer hunger. We, therefore, need to take action not only to […]
23rd April: World Book And Copyright Day
During a UNESCO General Conference held in Paris in 1995, it was agreed that the 23rd of April should be named World Book and Copyright Day. The date was chosen as a way to commemorate the efforts of authors like William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Haldor Kiljan Laxness, Manuel Mejia […]
International Women’s Day 2021
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 […]
5 Instrumental Nigerian Women In The Fight Against COVID-19
More than 12 000 doctors, pharmacists, medical students and other health workers have offered their expertise and extra time to help curb the spread of the virus in Africa’s most populous country. Nigeria detected COVID-19 in late February 2020, becoming the first to do so in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more about COVID-19 Of these […]
International Day Of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the practice of removing a part or all of a female’s reproductive organ for cultural and non-medical purposes. There are three ways people carry Female Genital Mutilation out Clitoridectomy, Sunna and Infibulation. Clitoridectomy is the partial or total removal of the clitoris. Sunna is the removal of the full Clitoris […]
International Day Of Education
Aside from being a human right, education is a public good and responsibility. Sadly, 258 million children and youth around the globe still lack access to education, 617 million children and adolescents can neither read nor do basic math. The situation in sub-Saharan Africa is disturbing as less than 40% of girls in the […]
December 3: International Day Of Persons With Disabilities
Globally, one billion people or 15% of the entire global population are confronted with some form of disability. Prevalent in countries that are still developing, an estimated one-fifth or between 110 million and 190 million people of the world’s population suffer significant disabilities. People with disabilities are vulnerable to adverse economic and social life […]
World Tourism Day 2020
The World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27th every year to raise awareness globally on the importance of tourism in worth, value and cultural input. Tourism is not only economically beneficial to countries but is a very effective tool for social improvement and integration. It is also necessary for sustaining and celebrating our world […]