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Group urges CSOs to reduce dependency on foreign funding

16Mar

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Group urges CSOs to reduce dependency on foreign funding

The Executive Director of the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), Nana Afadzinu, has encouraged Nigerian civil society organizations to reflect on their operations and reduce their reliance on international funding. She made this declaration while addressing journalists on Thursday in Abuja during a press gathering organized by WACSI in preparation for its upcoming launch on November 16. As per her statements, a WACSI investigation to assess the influence of COVID-19 on CSOs in Nigeria indicated that the pandemic had a considerably adverse effect on CSOs, leading to a decline in their financial stability. The research revealed that among the 80 CSOs that took part in the survey, 38.4% experienced funding cuts from primary donors, and 58.1% faced challenges in raising an...

Over 10m Nigerians suffer from diabetes- Group warns

The Endocrinology and Metabolism Society of Nigeria (EMSON) has issued a caution as Nigerians participate with the global community in observing World Diabetes Day (WDD), highlighting that over 10 million Nigerians currently live with the condition, with projections indicating that this figure could double by 2030 unless prompt measures are undertaken. The Society also expressed concern regarding the scarcity of endocrinologists, noting that there are merely 150 professionals available to address this health issue within a populace exceeding 220 million individuals. They pointed out that diabetes significantly contributes to kidney failures, heart attacks, strokes, limb amputations, blindness, and various other ailments. Endocrinologists and diabetologists are tasked with diagnosin...

International Men’s Day: Group supports Lagos-based grassroots football club

In celebration of the 2022 International Men’s Day, Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe (DOA), a distinguished specialized law firm in Lagos, will contribute to Team360, a local football squad in Surulere. The firm stated that the funds will be utilized to assist Team360’s young players in chasing their aspirations of playing professional football for Nigeria and abroad. DOA has already transferred N500,000 into Team360 FC’s bank account ahead of International Men’s Day. Regarding its support for Team360, DOA expressed that the initiative aligns with the firm’s commitment to giving back to the community, both locally and globally, while continuously seizing opportunities to enhance society. “As the firm continues its progression, it is crucial that we uplift our community by inves...