Sustainable Development Goals
18 hours ago
The evolution of wires and cables stands as a silent yet pivotal force that is essential for connectivity and power distribution, especially in developing economies. In Nigeria, we have come from an era dominated by imported, expensive, and low-capacity electrical wiring to a revolutionary shift led by indigenous companies. An identifiable trailblazer doing this as…
9 Mar
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has launched a programme to train community folks on proper handling of public facilities for efficiency, long lifespan, and prudence. Launching the Kwara Training, Repair, Empowerment and Community Ownership (KWA-TRECO 1.0) in Ilorin on Thursday, the Governor said the initiative will train people across communities and instill in them a…
8 Mar
The Senate Leader, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele has raised on concern over weak investment in capacity of women in Nigeria which according to him has hindered possibility of achieving fifth agenda of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
16 Dec
The CBM Global Disability Inclusion (CBM Global), on Friday, emphasized the need for Nigeria to take cognisance of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for people with disabilities in the country. Its said that the rights of persons with disabilities are still being overlooked. The Country Director, CBM Global Disability Inclusion (CBM Global), Ms. Ekaete…
11 Dec
The Executive Director, Network of Youth for Sustainable Initiative, Joshua Alade, has expressed optimism that in spite of the limited time left until the 2030 Agenda deadline, Nigeria can still achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) if everyone works together towards a common goal. Alade spoke at the event to commemorate this year’s International Volunteers…
1 Oct 2023
In a rapidly evolving world characterized by complex challenges such as poverty, inequality, and environmental degradation, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2015 charted a course towards a more sustainable future, by creating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are a set of 17 objectives aimed at addressing targeted global issues by the…
20 Jun 2023
An international charity organisation working to prevent avoidable blindness, support equality for people with disabilities and advocate for change, Sightsavers, has launched a 100-day campaign to protect global disability rights ahead ...