Isaiah Ude

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Tobacco Industry’s Deadly, Discredited ‘Harm Reduction’ Trick

2 months ago | bonewssng.com | Robert Egbe |Isaiah Ude

Despite the , and the thousands more whose health is destroyed, the tobacco industry is aggressively lobbying governments and the public to embrace newer kinds of harmful tobacco products that it presents as “less harmful” or “safer” than traditional tobacco use. According to the , the industry is particularly bent on luring young people to use its so-called “smokeless” nicotine-filled tobacco products, so that it can create a new generation of addicts.
The power of Storytelling in the Battle Against Environmental Degradation

2 months ago | bonewssng.com | Usman Aliyu |Isaiah Ude

In a world where environmental degradation continues to threaten communities, literature has proven to be more than just an art, but a tool for resistance, awareness and transformation. This was the central theme at the maiden edition of Book Day, hosted by the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) in Benin City, Nigeria.
The Growth of Web3 in Africa: A Revolution Beyond Connectivity

Jan 24, 2025 | bonewssng.com | Quadri Adejumo |Isaiah Ude

Africa, for so long, was the digital frontier; today, the continent is not an onlooker to technological revolutions. Africa is proactively determining the wave of innovation with blockchain technology, decentralized finance, and non-fungible tokens that have brought old issues closer to solving the challenges of economic exclusion. Web3, the decentralized internet, powered by blockchain, is increasingly growing in Africa and setting a quiet revolution that can reshape its socio-economic landscape.
CAPPA Calls for Increased Tobacco Control Funding in 2025 Budget

Jan 24, 2025 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the National Assembly to increase the budgetary allocation for Tobacco Control in the 2025 National Budget from the current N10 million to N300 million.
CAPPA Trains Borno Journalists on Peaceful Polls, Inclusive Reporting

Jan 20, 2025 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

As part of a strategic initiative to promote peaceful elections and inclusive reporting, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has organized a two-day capacity-building program for journalists in Borno State. With support from the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria (EU-SDGN), the training aimed to equip media practitioners with the skills and tools to foster non-violent and inclusive engagement during Nigeria’s electoral processes.
CCD Marks 6th Anniversary of Disability Act, Calls for Full Implementation

Jan 17, 2025 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

In commemoration of the 6th anniversary of the passage of the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018, the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has called for the full implementation of the act. In a press release signed by Mr. Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD, the organisation highlighted the progress made over the past six years while acknowledging that much more remains to be done.
Non-exposure, Lack Of Access To Information Growing-Up Triggers One Lady To Girl Child Advocacy

Jan 6, 2025 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

Amidst the rising concerns about Nigeria’s rates of child marriage without the consideration of girls rights across the country, there is Favour Awyetu, empowering girl children to dream big, build confidence, self-worth and contribute significantly to the global community, directly or indirectly having access to the right skills, education and participation: instead of being enclosed with the idea that ‘women’s education ends in the kitchen.’ Favour Awyetu is a graduate of Accounting from...
Youth Empowerment: GHAi, NYFF to Host Change Champion Conference in January 2025

Dec 28, 2024 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

The Get Healthy Africa Initiative (GHAi), in collaboration with the Nigeria Youth Futures Fund (NYFF), is set to host the Change Champion Conference on January 11, 2025 in Osun State. This conference marks the culmination of the Change Champion Project, a six-month youth empowerment initiative that has made significant impacts in communities across Osun State. The project empowered 30 young leaders with skills in digital advocacy, social media campaigning, storytelling, and community engagement.
SAFE Girls Club Empowers Girls Through Education, ICT

Dec 20, 2024 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

The SAFE Girls Club, an initiative of Goal Women Africa, has been making impactful strides in creating safe and empowering environments for young girls in schools. Since its launch earlier this year, the initiative has addressed critical challenges faced by girls, ranging from harassment to lack of access to modern educational tools.
JONAPWD Commends Enugu Governor for Commitment to Establishing Disability Commission

Dec 16, 2024 | bonewssng.com | Isaiah Ude

The Enugu State chapter of the Joint National Association of Persons With Disabilities (JONAPWD) has expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for his pledge to establish the Enugu State Disability Commission by the end of the first quarter of 2025.