November 9th 2013, was the grand finale of the annual Teenage Festival of Life, popularly known as TFL by young people in the public secondary schools around Lagos. Action Health Incorporated (AHI) has organized TFL over the last 20 years ...
Every year on December 1, the World AIDS Day is commemorated to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and to demonstrate international solidarity in the face of the pandemic and since 2011, the theme for World AIDS Day has been ‘Shared Responsibility ...
Significant numbers of Nigerian adolescent girls are burdened with unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion complications and sexually transmitted infections, including high levels of new HIV infections. About 50% of girls in the country are already married by age 20. Although there ...
You may already know that young people are greatly affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic and in Nigeria, young women carry a staggering proportion of the burden of HIV. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks and weakens ...
T he renowned Nigerian actress, producer and director has received several nominations and awards for her work, including multiple African Movie Academy Awards. She graciously granted Growing Up an interview about the educational qualifications, skills and qualities required for a ...
We all have the right to express ourselves and our wishes. It might feel more difficult to speak your mind if someone disagrees, or if someone tries to pressure or intimidate you. To ‘assert’ means to express your beliefs, feelings ...
1 Get an education: Education is very important. You may already know that the King Sunny Ade, the renowned Juju musician, who has been classified as the most influential musician of all time, taught himself to read and write. Otunba ...
Yes! Go on Ahead and Make a Plan to Succeed at What’s Important To You During This Year “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan Goal Setting Worksheet My ...
On Thursday, October 10th, 2013, HACEY’s Health Initiative hosted the 2nd International Day of the Girl Child Event in Nigeria held at the main auditorium of the University of Lagos. The program started with an opening remark given by Mr ...
Can you tell us about your educational background? I attended Immaculate Heart Comprehensive High School, Maryland, Lagos, studied Mass Communication at the University of Lagos for my Bachelor’s degree and subsequently in 2009, obtained my Master’s degree in Public Health ...
