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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...

The Nigerian administration has been called upon by Save the Children International (SCI) to spearhead the battle against pediatric pneumonia by providing sufficient oxygen and medications in medical facilities. As stated by the organization, pneumonia in children under the age of five is the primary cause of fatalities in Nigeria. This was announced on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa State, during an observance of World Pneumonia Day by Famari Barro, Country Director for Save the Children International. “Leading the Charge to Eliminate Pneumonia,” the theme for this year’s World Pneumonia Day, serves as a reminder to stakeholders that “swift action is crucial to safeguard the 700,000 children who miss the opportunity to celebrate their fifth birthday annually,” according to Mr. Barro. ...

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Save the Children International urges govt to fight against pneumonia in Nigeria