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Article:The Ongoing Tragedy of School Children Abductions in Nigeria

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   The Ongoing Tragedy of School Children Abductions in Nigeria      The abduction of school children in Nigeria is a tragic and ongoing issue that has garnered international attention. Nigeria has faced several high-profile incidents of school children abductions, particularly in the northern part of the country where the Boko Haram insurgency and other criminal groups operate. One of the most notorious incidents occurred in 2014 when Boko Haram abducted 276 schoolgirls from Chibok. This incident sparked global outrage and led to the #BringBackOurGirls campaign. While some of the girls have been rescued or released, many are still missing, highlighting the prolonged trauma and uncertainty faced by the victims and their families. Since then, there have been several other incidents of school children abductions in Nigeria. In December 2020, over 300 schoolboys were abducted from a school in Kankara, Katsina State. Similarly, in February 2021, gunmen abducted 27 students and 15 staff mem
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Article:Addressing Climate Change in the Niger Delta: Solutions for a Sustainable Future

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 Addressing Climate Change in the Niger Delta: Solutions for a Sustainable Future Climate change is significantly impacting the Niger Delta region, a lush area in southern Nigeria known for its intricate network of rivers, mangroves, and wetlands. This ecologically rich region is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change due to its low-lying coastal nature and the reliance of its inhabitants on natural resources for their livelihoods. The impacts of climate change in the Niger Delta are wide-ranging and multifaceted, affecting both the environment and the people who depend on it. One of the most visible impacts of climate change in the Niger Delta is sea-level rise. As global temperatures increase, polar ice caps and glaciers melt, leading to a rise in sea levels worldwide. This is particularly concerning for the Niger Delta, as much of the region is barely above sea level. Sea-level rise leads to coastal erosion, which can result in the loss of land, damage to infrastru
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Article: Out of school children: A Burden to the society

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    Out Of School Children: A Burden to the Society Addressing the issue of out-of-school children requires a multifaceted approach involving governments, communities, and organizations. Initiatives should focus on improving access to education, eliminating barriers such as poverty, gender discrimination, and geographical remoteness. Implementing and enforcing policies that make education compulsory and free can encourage enrollment. Investing in infrastructure, including schools and transportation, is crucial for accessibility. Community engagement and awareness campaigns can help change perceptions about the value of education. Flexible learning options, such as distance education or non-traditional schooling, can accommodate diverse needs. Collaborative efforts between governments and NGOs can provide resources and support. Ultimately, a holistic strategy that considers socio-economic factors, cultural nuances, and local contexts is essential to ensure all children have the opportun
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Education is the future

    EDUCATION IS THE FUTURE According to the late Nelson Mandela said " Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world", let look at it this way, education is life transformation,open future for a collective construction of a society. UNICEF surveys showed that the population of out of school children showed that Nigeria is about 20 million children are out of school in Nigeria. However an estimated 258 million children and youth are out of school, according to UIS data for the school year, out of the 244 million children are 6 to 18, not in school, more than 40% or 98 million of them live in Sub-saharan Africa including Nigeria. According to the statistics India, Nigeria, and Pakistan have the highest figures for out of school children globally. But the insecurity, kidnapping of school children most parents are not disposed to sending their children to school. Many children may remain out of school as no fewer that 650 schools have remained shut
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The power of investing in girls

                                                                   The Power of Investing In Girls      This decision is a major step forward to ensure that girls have the same educational opportunities as boy. This is in part to child marriage with almost 3 in 10 girls marrying before the age of 18, the prevalence of early child bearing (having a child before the age of 18), if child marriages were ended, teenage pregnancies would be substantially reduced. The resulting economics benefit girls and for the country as a whole would substantial. Keeping girls in school would lead to major reductions in the prevalence of both child marriage and child bearing.       Providing adolescent girls with opportunities remain school is not only the right thing to do, it is also one of the smartest economic investment the country can make. According to UNESCO estimates around the world, 129 million girls are out of school, including 32million of primary school age, and 97million of secondary sc
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Women: At the receiving end of violence

Women: At the receiving end of violence    Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, and the immediate and long term, physical, sexual, and mental consequences for women and girls can be devastating, including health. Gender based violence hinder national productivity, as it is occurring among people in the productive age group, who have to deal with its physical and psychological consequences. At least 155 countries have passed laws on domestic violence, and 140 have legislation on sexual harassment in the workshop (World Bank 2020)    80 million women, girls are victim of gender based violence (WARDC), according to the executive director of women advocate research and documentation centre, Dr. Abiola Akiyode Afolabi said “violence against women is a global act that has been on the increase and affects one of every three females”. The World Bank reports that 35% of females globally have been sexually or physically abused by their partner or non-partner. According t
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Africa, at the centre of climate change

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  photo credit: un.org AFRICA, AT THE CENTRE OF CLIMATE CHANGE     Climate change is one of the biggest challenges in our global community. Climate crisis is already hitting Africa the hardest, despite the continent contributing the least to cause it. Which is inappropriately experiencing the effects of the climate crisis.   Although climate change is affecting the whole continent, it’s not affecting all regions in the same way. The most unfair fact about the entire situation is that Africa is responsible for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. When you consider that the richest 10% of the world’s population are responsible for over half of the carbon emissions. Yet, Africa is the most vulnerable region in the world to the changing climate. According to the (WHO), 1 in 3 people across Africa already face water scarcity. But by 2025 climate change could have made it even worse, with predictions that close to 230 million Africans will be facing water scarcity end up to 4
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