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We report national negotiations, conduct rigorous research, and engage citizens, businesses and policy-makers on the shared goal of developing sustainably.

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The SDGs are the UN’s ambitious macro-level plan for humankind’s development and sustainability. In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development.

The goals address global challenges including those related to poverty, inequality, climate, environmental degradation, prosperity, peace and justice.… Kindly read more >>

Sustainable business is good business

29 Apr 201927 May 2019

Sustainable business is good business — Creating financial tipping points for the Sustainable Development Goals The following is an article by Lise , CEO & Executive Director, United Nations Global Compact,…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

To grow up healthy, children need to sit less and play more

25 Apr 201927 May 2019

Children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens, or restrained in prams and seats, get better quality sleep and have more time for active play if they are…

Goal 4: Quality Education

Contagious Energy!

21 Dec 201827 May 2019

To spark empathy and be a part of collective change, one needs to focus on kindness, understanding, collaboration, acceptance, and responsibility. We must be honest, identify our biases and be…

Goal 13: Climate Action

Katowice Climate Change Conferences

14 Dec 201827 May 2019

The Katowice Climate Change Conference continued on Thursday. Most negotiations took place in ministerial or presidency-led consultations. A stocktaking plenary reported the state of the negotiations, and the COP and…

Goal 4: Quality Education

How Class Partnerships Make Learning Meaningful

18 Nov 201827 May 2019

Welcome to the #SparkEmpathy chat. Empathy is the capacity to understand what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference. To develop it, we need to first get to…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

EMBER MONTHS & SAFETY

28 Oct 201827 May 2019

Ember months are the months spanning September to December. These are also periods known for high vehicular movements across the country. In view of this, the number of road traffic…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities…

Role of Government & Citizen Engagement

12 Sep 201827 May 2019

What unites us across cultures and generations is our commitment to advocacy - citizens uniting in pursuit of justice. Despite many security concerns in Nigeria we interact with our government…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

How Tech. Helping us to Fast Track the SDGs?

30 Aug 201827 May 2019

To make sure we truly are not leaving anyone behind let's understand this, how truly does technology connects with the SDGs? Image: Techbooky How is it possible to evaluate these…

EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING

10 Aug 201827 May 2019

Statistics by Nigeria Demographic Health Survey in 2013 show that about 17% of children less than 6 months are exclusively breastfed. In other words, approximately 83% of children less than…

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The 10-Year International Passport Validity

1 Aug 201827 May 2019

Well, barring any last minute change in policy, Nigerians too join the league of nations with 10 years international passport validity period by the end of this year. The Comptroller…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

ERADICATION OF MALARIA IN NIGERIA

25 Jul 201827 May 2019

Malaria continues to be endemic in our environment, especially in Nigeria. To eradicate malaria in Nigeria, our attitude and behavior must change. Malaria is passed on by the Anopheles mosquito.…

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The Future of Work and The Work of The Future

11 Jul 201827 May 2019

The future of work is already upon us and it is clearly defined by technology. This implies that the work or jobs of the future belongs to those who can…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

The Mutilated Naira Notes & the Central Bank of Nigeria

3 Jul 201827 May 2019

Nigerians are beginning to get worried about the filthy and tattered note especially the ₦100 denomination in circulation. More worrisome is the fact that it appears nothing is been done…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

LISTEN FIRST: REMEDY FOR DRUG ABUSE

26 Jun 201827 May 2019

Despite increased efforts to control the consumption or trafficking of illicit drugs, increasing number of youths around the globe are said to be embracing illicit drugs by the day. What…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

Blood Donation & It’s Importance

14 Jun 201814 Jun 2019

Every 14th June, is world donor day. Why let mosquitoes have your blood? Why not donate the blood to help people in need? This year theme is "Blood Connects All".…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

Accurate Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disorder

4 Jun 201827 May 2019

In 2008, the United Nations General Assembly created the world sickle cell day to raise the awareness among the people about the sickle cell disease and its treatment methods. And…

Goal 16: Peace; Justice and Strong Institution

UN Convention Against Corruption

28 May 201827 May 2019

Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) called for renewed anti-corruption action at an event to mark the 15th anniversary of the adoption…

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities & Communities

Impact of Investigative Journalism in Nigeria

20 May 201827 May 2019

"The results of investigative reporting do not come cheaply but they are bargain to the society." - Outstanding Professor of Journalism at the Stamford University, James T. Hamilton. Hamilton came up…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

Codeine: The Nigerian Youths’ Right-hand Possess

10 May 201827 May 2019

We have been hearing it. It is on social media and daily newspapers and you have been asking yourself, what exactly is it? You might have been taking this, so,…

Goal 16: Peace; Justice and Strong Institution

State of the Nation & Killer Herds-men

5 May 201827 May 2019

via STATE OF THE NATION AND THE MUAMMAR GADDAFI TRAINED KILLER HERDS-MEN

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

The Age-long Welfare Issues of Nigerian Workers

1 May 201827 May 2019

1st of May is the national public holiday in many countries, set aside to celebrate labors and the working classes. Nigerian workers are expected to join thousands of workers across…

Tourism as a Rallying Point for Peace

26 Apr 201827 May 2019

The nation is again griped by sorrow as news of fresh killings in Benue State. The nation has been engulfed in violence and is hard to contend with incessant killings almost…

Improving Health Services: Is that a Task Too Hard?

7 Apr 201827 May 2019

During his visit, Chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation, Bill Gate, said Nigeria is one of the most dangerous places in the world to give birth, with worst…

New Year New Dawn

3 Jan 201827 May 2019

Expectedly, the new year messages from this governors and Mr. President gave assurances of a better year. Nigerians were asked to team up with the government to make a success…

Tourism is a Huge Revenue Potential in Nigeria

28 Dec 201727 May 2019

During festive holidays, tourist centre are expected to play host for fun lovers. But then, is the government at all levels taking the good advantage of the huge money in…

Goal 3: Good Health And Well being

Stroke in Children with Sickle-cell Disorder

22 Dec 201727 May 2019

DEBUNKING THE MYTH Before, we were told that there is a jazz or juju somewhere. But now, a lot of of us know better. Sickle-Cell is neither "Abiku" nor "Ogbanje"…

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Nigerians Quest for a Fair & Decent Living Wage

15 Dec 201727 May 2019

The tripartite minimum wage committee set up by the federal government to negotiate the minimum wage for Nigerians commenced its sitting in Abuja. The 30 member committee which has as…

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 global goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.

Our governments have a plan to save our planet…it’s our job to make sure they stick to it.

The Global Goals are only going to work if we fight for them and you can’t fight for your rights if you don’t know what they are. We believe the Goals are only going to be completed if we can make them famous.

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Stroke in Children with Sickle-cell Disorder

DEBUNKING THE MYTH Before, we were told that there is a jazz or juju somewhere. But now, a lot of…

Road Safety & the End of the Year Rush

2017 is gradually giving way to a new year and the end of the year rush is here already. Equally…