As we usher in 2026, it is with deep gratitude and renewed determination that I extend warm New Year greetings to our incredible team, partners, donors, and the communities we serve. Looking back on 2025, we are filled with pride and appreciation for the milestones we achieved together. This past year was marked by meaningful...

At Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), excellence is not just encouraged—it is celebrated. We are proud to announce Oyedeji Aishat O. as our Staff of the Year 2025, a well-deserved recognition of her outstanding dedication, passion, and commitment to our mission. Aishat has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and integrity in her work. Her commitment to quality,...

In a bold step towards ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and enhancing child protection efforts in Oyo State, the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) paid a high-level advocacy visit to the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). The meeting, held at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Ibadan, aimed to deepen...

Theme: “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld To mark Menstrual Hygiene Day, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria was at Pegba Community Secondary School, Ibadan, for an impactful orientation and sensitization session on menstrual hygiene management. Our team engaged the students in a practical session where we addressed menstrual health, debunked common myths, demonstrated how to use sanitary pads properly,...

Findings revealed that some girls use rags, tissue, cotton wool at the likes during their periods. Not because they want to… but because they can’t afford sanitary pads. This is the heartbreaking reality of menstrual poverty in Nigeria. According to statistics, 1 in 10 girls miss school during their period. Many suffer in silence, facing...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) was honored to participate in the Sensitization/Public Enlightenment/Preventive Campaign on Infectious Seasonal Diseases, organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Oyo State Directorate. The Director of NOA Oyo State, Dr. Kemi Afolayan, welcomed participants and encouraged them to pay close attention to health professionals’ insights and share the knowledge with their...

Today, as we mark the International Day of the Girl Child, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) celebrates the power, potential, and rights of every girl across the globe. This year’s theme, “Invest in Girls’ Rights: Our Time is Now!”, calls for renewed focus on ensuring that girls everywhere have the opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully...

At Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria, we believe that sexual health is a fundamental human right. As we celebrate World Sexual Health Day today, we are reminded of the importance of ensuring everyone has access to accurate information, quality services, and a supportive environment that empowers individuals to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health....

Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally, yet it remains a significant public health challenge due to stigma, lack of awareness, and inadequate access to healthcare. As part of our commitment at Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) to promote sexual and reproductive health, we are dedicated to raising awareness about gonorrhea—its...

[Ibadan, Nigeria] — Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) strongly condemns the Federal Government’s recent policy that prohibits secondary school students under the age of 18 from sitting for the National Examinations Council (NECO) and West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This decision represents a significant setback in the country’s educational system and undermines the right...