Category: Humanitarian
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₦7BN LIFELINE: WFP STEPS UP SUPPORT AS 35M NIGERIANS FACE HUNGER
Floods, conflict, and rising hardship — the UN is digging deeper to cushion Nigeria’s most vulnerable. The World Food Programme has pumped about ₦7.4 billion into Nigeria’s shock-response and social protection efforts in 2025 — and it’s not slowing down. Speaking in Abuja, Acting Country Director Serigne Loum said the funds helped deliver timely support…
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TINUBU MOVES TO SHIELD NIGERIANS FROM MIDDLE EAST CRISIS FALLOUT
Global crisis, local pain and now the government says it’s stepping in to soften the blow.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered urgent measures to cushion the impact of the ongoing Middle East crisis on Nigerians — especially as rising fuel prices continue to bite. Speaking in Yenagoa, Tinubu directed key officials, including the Finance Ministry…
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ENUGU BOOSTS SOCIAL SUPPORT WITH LAUNCH OF NG-CARES 2.0
In Enugu, social support is no longer a promise it’s already reaching hundreds of thousands, and now it’s getting a bigger upgrade. The Enugu State Government has unveiled NG-CARES 2.0, expanding its social support drive after reaching over 500,000 people and more than 10,000 businesses since 2022 under the EN-CARES programme. Commissioner for Budget and…
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WEST AFRICA LAUNCHES 5-YEAR PLAN TO FIGHT DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDE AND POVERTY
With coups rising and millions facing food insecurity, CDD-West Africa unveils a bold strategy to protect democracy and lift communities. The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD-West Africa) has launched a 2026–2030 strategic plan to tackle democratic decline, prevent conflict, and promote people-centred development across West Africa. Dr Dauda Garuba, the CDD director, said the…
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FG EVACUATES 1,230 STRANDED NIGERIANS FROM NIGER REPUBLIC
Two rescue flights, one mission — bringing Nigerians safely back home. The Federal Government of Nigeria has repatriated 1,230 stranded Nigerians from the Republic of Niger, reaffirming its commitment to citizens abroad. Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the evacuees arrived in two batches — 708 on March 23 and…
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AKWA IBOM HEALTH AGENCY BAGS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Health insurance drive earning praise as hundreds of thousands gain access to affordable care. The Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency has been hailed for its impact after its Executive Secretary, Arthur Igbemi, was inducted into the African Leadership for Development and Humanitarian Service Hall of Fame. The honour, presented by the Humanitarian Institute of…
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NEMA WELCOMES 522 STRANDED NIGERIANS HOME FROM NIGER
Another batch of returnees lands in Kano as government steps up voluntary repatriation and warns against risky migration journeys. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 522 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Niamey, Niger Republic, as part of ongoing voluntary return efforts. The group arrived at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport aboard 12 buses for…
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EDO UNIVERSITY TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE FOR 800 RESIDENTS IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH
A university in Edo State is taking healthcare directly to the people, launching a free medical outreach that will benefit hundreds across rural communities. Edo State University has begun a three-day free healthcare programme expected to reach about 800 residents across five communities in Edo State. The initiative, themed “Bringing Quality Healthcare to Your Doorstep,”…
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AU HONOURS SLAVERY VICTIMS, CALLS FOR JUSTICE AND REMEMBRANCE
A painful past, a powerful reminder—Africa pauses to honour millions lost to slavery while pushing for justice that still echoes today. The African Union Commission has paid tribute to millions of Africans who suffered and died during the transatlantic slave trade, describing it as one of history’s darkest injustices. Chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf made the call…
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FROM TRAUMA TO TOP HONOURS: HOW A BENIN IDP CAMP IS REBUILDING LIVES
From Boko Haram devastation to First-Class graduates, a quiet foundation in Edo is turning displaced children into doctors, lawyers, and future leaders. What began as a refuge for the displaced in Uhogua, Benin City, Edo State has grown into a life-changing hub for education and hope—the Home for the Needy Foundation. For survivors like Tada…
