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As it prepares to begin implementation of the new program: “Nigeria Adolescent Girls Project,” the World Bank on Friday hosted a forum with stakeholders in Kano state’s education sector. The goal of the new project is to support Nigerian states identify barriers to education of girls and also enhance the…

The African Youth Initiative on Climate Change (AYICC), a network of youth-led organizations and youths dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences and strategies on youth action around climate change mitigation and adaptation on the continent, has announced the election of its new executives for the period 2019-2021. “After a series of…

“There is none amongst you, who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but is regarded as a charitable gift for him.” – Sahih al-Bukhari 2320, Book 41, Hadith 1 Vol. 3, Book 39, Hadith 513    …

 The global community Wednesday commemorated the World Day Against Child Labour under the theme: “Children shouldn`t work in fields, but on dreams!” under the auspices of the International Labour Organization (ILO); this year also marks the 100th anniversary of ILO’s quest for “advancing social justice and promoting decent work”.  …

“Today, in a site where deforestation has taken place for my 26 week of #FridayForFuture  To draw my leader’s [leaders’] attention to this issues. You are not too old to standup for our planet-earth, you can still make a difference because our earth needs you while you are alive,” tweeted…

Yacine Djibo is the executive director of Speak Up Africa, a policy and advocacy action tank dedicated to catalyzing leadership, enabling policy change, and increasing awareness for sustainable development in Africa     Newspage: Tell us what Speak Up Africa is about? Djibo: Speak Up Africa is a nonprofit policy…

Ahead of the annual High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in July, the Pan-African nonprofit African Monitor (AM), focused on promoting accelerated delivery of people-centered sustainable development agenda in Africa, is set to host a symposium aimed at giving the South African civil society the opportunity to contribute to…

The 2019 World Environment Day (WED) under the theme: “Beat Air Pollution” calls for global action to combat the blight of air pollution, protect the environment, and ensure sustainability. Joyce Msuya, acting head of UN Environment, the leading global voice on environmental issues, said this year`s celebrations will be hosted…

The entire African continent accounts for a mere 4% of global carbon emission, compared to giant carbon emitters like China and USA who account for 23% and 19%, respectively. Yet, Africa suffers the brunt of climate change, on account of its weak capacity to adapt. The tragic consequences of climate…

The Kigali, Rwanda-based Sustainable Development Goals Center for Africa (SDGC/A), an international think-tank that supports governments, civil society, businesses and academic institutions in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Africa, is set to host a conference marking three years since the launch of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development…