…Community Child Protection Actors Trained on Case Identification, Referral, Reporting and CPIMS+ In a bold step toward strengthening community-level child protection systems and accelerating efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria through the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, has successfully trained 30...

In a significant step towards accelerating the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria through the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, successfully conducted a one-day orientation and inauguration of Male Engagement Alliance members drawn from male-led Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). The...

In a significant step towards accelerating the abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Oyo State, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), with support from UNICEF Nigeria through the Oyo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Inclusion, successfully conducted a 1-Day Capacity-Building Training for 40 selected Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) on Social and Behavior Change Communication (SBCC),...

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...

Opinion Article By Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye Oyo State stands at a defining moment in public health leadership. The laws to regulate tobacco exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national framework. Oyo State passed legislation in 2016 to regulate smoking in public places. Yet, despite these legal instruments, tobacco use continues to...

Tobacco control in Oyo State stands at a critical crossroads. The legal frameworks exist. The National Tobacco Control Act (2015) provides a strong national foundation. Oyo State passed a Bill in 2016 regulating smoking in public places. Yet, implementation gaps remain wide. The problem is not legislation. The problem is financing. The Policy–Implementation Gap Oyo...

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...

The Executive Director of Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI), Dr. Dare Olagoke-Adaramoye, has called for stronger enforcement and sustainable domestic financing of tobacco control policies to address the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Ọ̀yo State. Speaking during a live radio programme on Success 105.3FM, Dr. Dare highlighted that tobacco use remains one of the...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria is proud to announce the launch of a new public health advocacy project titled “Strengthening Tobacco Control Response in Oyo State.” This project aims to support stronger tobacco control policies, increase public awareness on the dangers of tobacco use, and promote a healthier, tobacco-free environment for children, youth, and communities across Oyo...

Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria is honoured to participate in the Budget Advocacy for Public Health Workshop currently taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop is hosted by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and brings together civil society organizations (CSOs), health advocates, and public health experts from across the continent to strengthen advocacy for better financing...