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August 20, 2026
Gani started gambling at the age of 14. It started with betting on ram fights. His uncle saw that he was pretty โluckyโ and started taking him to the lottery bet shops to pick numbers. Whenever they won, they would spend the money at the local bar. He would eat different types of food he typically couldn't afford. By the time he was 30, there was no type of gambling or Ponzi schemes he hadn't participated in. He recently lost all his savings towards buying a new taxi cab on gambling during the World Cup.
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August 28, 2026 - November 13, 2026
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July 19, 2026
In Nigeria, millions of people live with mental health conditions, yet only a small percentage have access to the care they need. Young people have an important role to play in changing this reality. Through the Asido Mental Health Fellowship, participants will learn how to advocate responsibly, promote mental well-being, and lead initiatives that create lasting impact. What to Expect Over the course of 12 weeks, fellows will participate in weekly virtual sessions led by experienced facilitators, engage with a vibrant community of changemakers, and design and implement a community-based mental health project.
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April 19, 2026
This yearโs International Womenโs Day theme, โRights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls,โ calls for a renewed commitment to advancing equity, amplifying voices, and addressing the structural and social factors that affect womenโs lives. It challenges us to move beyond acknowledgment toward intentional, collective action.
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March 18, 2026
Meaningful societal change often begins with conversations, quiet and personal. Other times, it gathers momentum in rooms filled with students, advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders. The 3rd Asido Mental Health Conference, held in conjunction with the 6th Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition, was a powerful reminder that mental health advocacy creates pathways for healing, dignity, stigma reduction, and systemic reform.
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