Centre for 21st Century Issues

09/04/2026

Strengthening Respiratory Care in Nigeria: Empowering Nurses to Tackle Asthma and COPD

Respiratory diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remain a growing but often overlooked public health challenge in Nigeria. In rapidly urbanizing cities like Lagos, where air pollution, traffic fumes, and environmental exposures are common, the burden is even greater. Yet, many cases remain underdiagnosed or poorly managed, largely due to limited awareness, misconceptions, and gaps in primary healthcare capacity....

Respiratory diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) remain a growing but often overlooked public health challenge in Nigeria. In rapidly urbanizing cities like Lago…

05/03/2026

C21st International Women’s Day 2026: Investing in Women for a Just, Inclusive and Sustainable Future

Every year on March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) as a moment to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women across societies. It is also a time to reflect on the progress made toward gender equality and the work that still lies ahead. The International Women’s Day 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” delivers a powerful reminder: when societies invest in women, everyone benefits....

Every year on March 8, the world marks International Women’s Day (IWD) as a moment to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women across societies. It is also a time to reflect …

16/10/2025

Raising awareness on NetZero in Nigeria Over the past two years, from 2023 to 2024, I had the privilege of participating in a transformative journey through the Raising Awareness on Net-Zero in Nigeria (RANZ-Nigeria) project. It was a national initiative implemented by the Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) in collaboration with the International Climate Change Development Initiative (ICCDI) and Connected Advocacy, with funding support from the European Climate Foundation....

Raising awareness on NetZero in Nigeria Over the past two years, from 2023 to 2024, I had the privilege of participating in a transformative journey through the Raising Awareness on Net-Zero in Nig…

11/10/2025

Today, we join the world in celebrating the strength, resilience, and limitless potential of girls everywhere. The International Day of the Girl Child is a reminder of our shared responsibility to create a world where every girl can learn, lead, and thrive without barriers.

At C21st, we remain committed to advancing opportunities for girls — through education, empowerment, and leadership development. When we invest in girls, we invest in a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future.

Let’s continue to stand with girls, amplify their voices, and support their dreams.
Together, we can build a future where every girl’s potential is fully realized. 💫

09/10/2025

On August 25th and 26th, 2025, I had the honor of attending the Youth Against Violent Extremism (YAVE) launch and inauguration program in Abuja, sponsored by ActionAid and PCVE KIRH. The event was both timely and impactful, bringing together young leaders from across Nigeria who are dedicated to fostering peace, resilience, and civic engagement within their communities. It provided a critical platform for youth advocates to engage in meaningful dialogue about the realities of violent extremism in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for tailored approaches that address the specific challenges faced in different regions of the country....

On August 25th and 26th, 2025, I had the honor of attending the Youth Against Violent Extremism (YAVE) launch and inauguration program in Abuja, sponsored by ActionAid and PCVE KIRH. The event was …

23/08/2025

By Simileoluwa Adewale When we talk about sustainability in Nigeria, it often feels like a distant conversation reserved for policymakers or global summits. But for me, sustainability is not abstract. It is about the wetlands disappearing near our homes, the waste piling up in our communities, the floods sweeping through our cities, and the opportunities that renewable energy could unlock for millions of young Nigerians....

By Simileoluwa Adewale When we talk about sustainability in Nigeria, it often feels like a distant conversation reserved for policymakers or global summits. But for me, sustainability is not abstra…

21/08/2025

By Opeyemi Jolaoluwa Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the five-day Young Leaders for Sustainable Environment Program, a transformative experience that has left me inspired and motivated to take action for our planet. The program, organized by Eko Envirotalk and the Center for 21st Century Issues (C21st), served as a powerful platform for young people to grow as environmental leaders....

By Opeyemi Jolaoluwa Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the five-day Young Leaders for Sustainable Environment Program, a transformative experience that has left me inspired and moti…

13/08/2025

🌍💡 Happy International Youth Day! 💡🌍
Today, we celebrate the energy, creativity, and resilience of young people across the globe. At the Center for 21st Century Issues, we believe youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow—they are the change-makers of today.

From driving climate action to innovating sustainable solutions, your voices and actions are shaping a better, fairer, and greener future for all. 💪🌱

To every young person: your ideas matter, your dreams matter, and YOU matter.
Let’s continue to work together to create the world we want.

06/06/2025

"Wishing you a joyful and blessed Eid! May your efforts be crowned with success, and may your personal life be filled with peace, love, and happiness.
Eid Mubarak from all of us at Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st)

05/06/2025

"This World Environment Day, C21st is committed to a greener, cleaner future! 🌍 Let's by choosing to reduce, reuse, recycle — and say NO to single-use plastics. Every small action counts. Together, we can protect our planet for generations to come. Join us and take action today!"

25/04/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria through Climate-Resilient Solutions Lagos, Nigeria - April 25, 2025 The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) joins the global community in observing World Malaria Day 2025, focusing on the urgent need to adopt climate-resilient and gender-responsive strategies to tackle malaria across Nigeria. Malaria continues to be a pressing public health issue, especially in urban informal settlements and underserved rural communities....

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accelerating the Fight Against Malaria through Climate-Resilient Solutions Lagos, Nigeria – April 25, 2025 The Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st) joins the global co…

31/12/2024

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