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BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending: Nigeria, Africa & World (Nov 13, 2025)

BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Top 10 Trending: Nigeria, Africa & World

Updated: November 13, 2025 • Africa/Lagos
Theme: Youth • Innovation • Climate • Culture — The World in Motion

  1. Over 35 philanthropies commit $300 million to climate-health solutions

    GlobalClimateHealth

    A coalition of more than 35 foundations has launched a $300 million fund to accelerate solutions at the intersection of climate and public health — prioritising communities most affected by climate hazards.

    Youth impact: New funding opens pathways for young people into climate-health tech, community resilience roles and green-health entrepreneurship.

    Source: Rockefeller Foundation

  2. Global fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions projected to hit record high of 38.1 billion tonnes in 2025

    GlobalEnvironmentEnergy

    New analysis from the Global Carbon Project shows fossil-fuel CO₂ emissions are set to rise about 1.1% in 2025, reaching a historic high despite growth in renewables.

    Youth impact: Signals urgent need for youth-led innovation in renewables, carbon capture and sustainable careers across Africa and beyond.

    Source: Global Carbon Project

  3. Nigeria’s Senate approves ₦1.15 trillion domestic borrowing to close the 2025 budget gap

    NigeriaEconomyPolicy

    The Nigerian National Assembly has approved ₦1.150 trillion in domestic borrowing to bridge the 2025 fiscal shortfall as the government balances spending and revenue pressures.

    Youth impact: Fiscal shifts can affect social spending and job programmes — reinforcing the need for youth financial literacy and advocacy for youth-friendly budgets.

    Source: Ripples Nigeria / The Point

  4. NITDA DG urges youths to drive Africa’s digital transformation

    NigeriaTechnologySkills

    The Director-General of NITDA called on young Nigerians to move from digital consumption to creation — fostering startups, coding talent and home-grown platforms.

    Youth impact: A direct call-to-action: skills training, hackathons and startup support can convert digital talent into jobs and businesses.

    Source: Nigeria Communications Week

  5. Nigeria & UAE partner to expand digital education for youth via NiYA platform

    NigeriaEducationPartnership

    Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates announced collaboration to scale the NiYA digital education platform — expanding access to skills, certification and entrepreneurship training for young people.

    Youth impact: Greater access to accredited digital learning boosts employability and entrepreneurship for Nigerian youth.

    Source: The Guardian (Nigeria)

  6. CNN “Tech for Good” highlights young innovators revolutionising sports safety & performance

    GlobalSportsInnovation

    A feature on “Tech for Good” showcases young startups creating sensors, AI analytics and wearable tech that improve athlete safety and performance across sports.

    Youth impact: Opens unconventional tech career paths for young designers, engineers and sports scientists.

    Source: Laotian Times / PR Newswire (CNN feature)

  7. Startup “Meshy” reaches $15M ARR and previews Meshy 6 for next-gen 3D creation

    GlobalStartupsCreative Tech

    3D-creation platform Meshy announced $15 million annual recurring revenue and unveiled Meshy 6 — tools aimed at democratizing 3D content creation for creators and small studios.

    Youth impact: Young creators gain new monetisable tools for digital art, game assets, virtual fashion and AR/VR content.

    Source: PR Newswire / Laotian Times

  8. Africa’s youth take the stage at climate-innovation YouthAdapt Demo Days

    AfricaClimateEntrepreneurship

    The GCA YouthAdapt Demo Days showcased African startups building climate-resilient solutions — from drought-resistant farming tech to waste-to-energy systems.

    Youth impact: Demonstrates clear investor interest in youth-led climate solutions and job creation in green sectors.

    Source: Global Center on Adaptation

  9. Markets open flat as investors weigh energy outlook and geopolitical tensions

    GlobalMarketsEconomy

    Global equities and Asian benchmarks opened the day with muted movement as traders assess energy demand forecasts and geopolitical risks.

    Youth impact: Young investors and fintech entrepreneurs must stay informed — market signals shape funding, hiring and startup exits.

    Source: MoneyControl

  10. Youth’s role highlighted at global governance event in Johannesburg

    AfricaGovernanceLeadership

    At a high-level governance meeting in Johannesburg, leaders emphasised youth participation in policy making and innovation as central to future stability and growth.

    Youth impact: Reinforces BEFOCUS’s mission — policy spaces must include youth voices and practical programmes to scale impact.

    Source: CGTN

Editorial Note

Today’s highlights confirm a single, urgent idea: youth are the engine of a changing world. From climate-health funding and record emissions that demand faster action, to tech partnerships and home-grown startups empowering creators — young people are both affected by global shifts and uniquely placed to lead solutions.

At BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation and Witty Global Industries Ltd., our aim is simple: translate headlines into opportunity. We amplify actions that give youth skills, platforms and capital to create resilient communities, sustainable businesses and creative industries that reflect African excellence.

BEFOCUS NEWS DESK — Inspiring Minds. Building Excellence. Empowering Generations.

© 2025 BEFOCUS Children & Youth Foundation • Witty Global Industries Ltd.
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