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At Malala Fund, we work to secure stronger education budgets and make sure girls have a say in how that money is spent.
In Bauchi state, Nigeria, 17-year-old Sharon got to have her say. At a workshop organised by @YoungLeadersN, with support from Malala Fund, Sharon sat alongside government officials and education leaders to share what girls actually need from education budgets.
And she's proud to know those leaders took her ideas seriously.
Girls like Sharon aren't waiting to be heard. They're already helping shape decisions about their education. 💚
Onelife Initiative retweeted
Economists have a term for things that can make or break a country’s economy: macrocritical. It’s applied to food costs, oil prices and exchange rates — but rarely to education.
Across 113 countries, governments now spend more on debt than on educating their children. Our new brief makes the case that education — girls' education above all — is macrocritical and details how policymakers can better protect it from the debt squeeze.
Read the brief: mala.la/macrocritical
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Young people are often invited to conferences, summits, and leadership forums, but are they being prepared to lead or simply encouraged to participate?
According to the National Population Commission, supported by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), more than 70 percent of Nigeria's population is under the age of 30. Yet many young people remain excluded from leadership and public decision-making.
While the Government has introduced programmes such as the Nigerian Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) and youth digital skills initiatives to promote entrepreneurship, skills development, and leadership, the question remains: Are these opportunities translating into meaningful participation and influence?
Leadership is more than attending a forum or completing a training. It is about having the confidence, skills, platforms, and opportunities to influence decisions, solve community problems, and hold institutions accountable.
As Civic Wire marks #InternationalYouthDay2026, we look beyond participation to ask what it truly takes to move young people from the audience to the decision-making table equipped to strengthen Nigeria's democracy and shape a more inclusive future that advances the Sustainable Development Goals.
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This is 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲... Creating an enabling environment... Protecting the Civic Space
More at: nnngo.org
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Consortium partners came together this week for the #SSCE Quarterly Consortium Meeting to review Q2 progress, share lessons, and align on priorities for Q3.
Together, we’re strengthening efforts to #EndChildMarriage and protect girls’ rights.
#GirlsRights
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Keeping girls in school is one of the most powerful ways to prevent and end child marriage.
We officially kicked off the Girls’ Champion Training under the Strengthening Systems and Communities to End Child Marriage Project, in Kaduna State. Alongside @onelifeng @csacefa @EVA_Nigeria funded by @MalalaFund
The sessions focused on defining child marriage, identifying its root causes, and examining the consequences it has on the lives and futures of girls. Participants also explored the role and responsibilities of Girl Champions in advocacy and campaigns to end child marriage, while building their understanding of advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and community mobilization.
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Yesterday, alongside Education as a Vaccine @EVA_Nigeria, Onelife Initiative @onelifeng, and CSACEFA @csacefa, we concluded the Girls’ Champion Training under the Strengthening Systems and Communities to End Child Marriage Project.
The second day of the training was deeply practical and action-oriented. The girls developed their six-month advocacy work plans, identifying key stakeholders within their communities, and mapping out the barriers and challenges that could affect their efforts to advocate against child marriage.
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Yesterday, alongside other members of the Malala Education Champion Network, we kicked off a 2-day Technical Workshop to finalize the Oyo State Gender-Responsive Education Sector Plan (GRESP).
This workshop brings together stakeholders from the Oyo State Ministry of Education and key actors across the education sector to review and validate the newly developed plan.
This marks an important step toward building a more inclusive and responsive education system in Oyo State, where both girls and boys have the opportunity to thrive.
#GenderEquality #Education #PolicyDevelopment #OyoState
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Policemen from Apata Police Station in Oyo State assaulted staff of Onelife Initiative for Human Development, a youth-focused NGO, on Tuesday.
Yemisi Opalola, the divisional police officer of the station, blamed the victims of the abuse for filming the policemen instead.👇🏾
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Learn more about our partners pushing education as a solution to end child marriage in Nigeria: mala.la/3ZVz60O
@onelifeng @youthhubafrica @EVA_Nigeria @csacefa
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In Nigeria, 1 in 3 girls is married before 18. In the northeast & northwest, it's over 50%.
Amina pushed back against family pressure to marry — but millions of girls don't get that choice.
This is a policy problem with a proven solution: education.
When girls complete secondary school, marriage is delayed by years. That's why we're backing a youth-led coalition pushing governments to implement policies that keep girls learning.
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Shared learning from other clusters also highlighted practices to improve coordination and accountability. The forward-looking conversations underscored our collective commitment to advancing education outcomes in Nigeria.
#JAG #YouthHubAfrica #MalalaFund
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YouthHubAfrica joined partners in the JAG cluster for a Cluster Review & Capacity Strengthening Meeting to assess implementation progress and realign strategies.
We reflected on milestones, analysed delivery gaps, and shared mitigation approaches to strengthen efficiency. Key discussions centred on harmonising timelines, refining responsibilities, and boosting collaboration.
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Tune in to hear our guest speaker share key insights on the innovations and sustainable strategies driving growth in the sector.
Don’t miss this important conversation on advancing horticulture in Nigeria!
#SplashFM #GrowWithHorti #SustainableFarming #OyoState
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Attended the media capacity building workshop for media professionals on Gender Responsive Educator Sector Planning (GRESP) by Onelife (@onelifeng) Initiative on Tuesday.
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Before their departure, I had the pleasure of hosting them for breakfast to discuss the importance of youth engagement and journalism.
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Earlier this year @youthhubafrica launched a call for young Nigerian storytellers passionate about reshaping Africa’s narrative through journalism. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce the brilliant students selected for this journey!
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Abductions, detentions: Echoes of Abacha-era media clampdown resound under Tinubu punchng.com/abductions-deten…
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Nigerian journalist's arrest last week triggers criticism of worsening press freedoms apnews.com/article/nigeria-c…
