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The UNESCO REF Podcast

Long-form audio journalism from the heart of Nigeria's development conversation. Conversations with global leaders, on-the-ground reporting from YWA training sites, and editorial commentary from The Dispatch, published weekly. All episodes originate from the UNESCO REF Media Centre.

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Season 1
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Featured Episode Season 1, Episode 01

Twelve Million Women, One National Mandate: Inside the YWA Mobilisation Campaign with Prince Abdulsalami Ladigbolu-Oranmiyan and Mrs. Mutiat Disu

In the premiere of The UNESCO REF Podcast, the President of UNESCO REF and the new National Advocate for Young Women in Agriculture sit down for the most extensive on-record conversation about how Nigeria intends to deliver on the most ambitious women's empowerment programme of its generation. Recorded at the Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development, Abuja.

● 52 min Forthcoming Abuja, Nigeria
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Premiere • Season 1

Twelve Million Women, One National Mandate: Inside the YWA Mobilisation Campaign

The President of UNESCO REF and the new National Advocate for YWA on Nigeria's most ambitious women's empowerment programme. Recorded at NCWD, Abuja.

52 min Forthcoming
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Statecraft • Season 1

A Working Visit to Westminster: The ABE x UNESCO REF Launch and What It Means for Nigerian Youth Credentials Globally

Inside the historic chambers of Westminster and the partnership that gives Nigerian youth internationally accredited qualifications in business and leadership.

38 min Q3 2026
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Statecraft • Season 1

Inside the Institutional Mandate: A Conversation with Dr. Lateef Olaguju on Nigeria's SDG Architecture

The Secretary-General of the Nigerian National Commission for UNESCO on the coordinated national framework for Nigeria's Sustainable Development Goals commitments.

42 min Q3 2026
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Education Finance • Season 1

The 86% Question: Inside the UNESCO REF x UNICAF Educational Financial Facility Scheme

How a landmark partnership between UNICAF and UNESCO REF opens the door to world-class international higher education for Nigerians under SIP-ALPHA Category 2.15B2.

35 min Q3 2026
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