In response to the recent school abduction in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, in collaboration with Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) and with funding support from UNICEF Nigeria, has launched a comprehensive community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) intervention to promote the recovery,...

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening tobacco control by supporting efforts to establish a dedicated budget line for tobacco control and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as part of the State’s 2027 budget process. The commitment was made during a high-level Stakeholders’ Consensus Meeting on Tobacco Control Priorities and Budget Commitments, convened by...

As part of our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, accountability, and ethical conduct, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) recently conducted its biannual in-house training on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) for staff members. The training, facilitated by our Executive Director, Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye, provided a comprehensive refresher on the principles of...

The tobacco industry spends billions making harmful products look attractive, especially to young people. But behind the appealing packaging, flavors, and marketing lies a devastating reality: ⚠️ Tobacco kills more than 8 million people every year worldwide. ⚠️ Thousands of Nigerians continue to suffer from tobacco-related diseases and their economic consequences. ⚠️ Families bear the...

PRESS RELEASE CHILDREN’S DAY SHOULD NOT BE A CELEBRATION OF SILENCE: TBI CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO SECURE THE RELEASE OF ABDUCTED PUPILS AND TEACHERS IN ORIIRE LGA 27 May 2026 As Nigeria commemorates Children’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the rights, wellbeing, protection, and future of every child, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) joins...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria strongly condemns the recent abduction attack carried out against school children and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on Friday, 15th May 2026. The horrifying incident, which affected Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, reportedly led to the abduction of 46 persons, including 39...

As a follow-up to our successful commemoration of the International Day for Street Children, we invite you to join the conversation today. Tune in to Splash FM 105.5 Ibadan by 3:00 PM this Tuesday, 14th April 2026, as Madam Aderiike Oyekola joins Micheal Olatuboson live on air to shed more light on the realities of...

In commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria held an engaging and inspiring talk show competition for students of Ifelodun Community Grammar School (Muslim), located in Ibadan, Oyo State. The event, which brought together students, educators, and stakeholders, provided a vibrant platform for young people to express their perspectives on gender equality, women’s...

Civil society organizations in Oyo State have taken a decisive step toward strengthening tobacco control and combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with the formal initiation of a CSO Coalition on NCDs and Tobacco Control. The strategic formation and training meeting, held on February 20, 2026, at the TBI Conference Room in Ibadan, was organized by the...