September 24
Africa: Nigeria's U19 Women Defeat Zimbabwe in Cricket WCQ in Kigali
The Nigerian Under-19 women campaigning for the sole World Cup slot, upset bookmakers' favourite Zimbabwe in a hard-fought one-wicket victory yesterday in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more »
September 23
Nigeria: Coronation Art Gallery Celebrates African Art, Women Empowerment
Emma Okonji Read more »
September 19
Africa: Gender Parity Will Unlock $287bn for Africa's Economy By 2030 - Report
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa's workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by 5 per cent,… Read more »
September 14
Nigeria: Glitz, Glamour, as Toyin Saraki Celebrates at 60
Acclaimed literary giant, Prof. Femi Osofisan, aptly titled one of his award-winning plays, "Birthdays Are Not for Dying.'' No doubt, birthdays are occasions for the celebration of… Read more »
September 10
Nigeria: UN Women Charges Governments to Accelerate Investment in Gender Equality
The United Nation Women, Nigeria, has charged governments at all levels to accelerate investment in gender equality in order to achieve development in the country. Read more »
September 09
Nigeria: NDLEA Intercepts UK, Europe-Bound Cocaine, Opioids in Female Sanitary Pads, Hair Cream
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at three courier firms in Lagos consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies'… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Moves to Address Micronutrients' Deficiency Among Pregnant Women
As part of strategies to improve maternal and child health services, the federal government has said it has rolled out millions of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for… Read more »
September 05
Nigeria: Efina Wants Barriers to Financial Inclusion for Women Removed
Emmanuel Addeh, Folalumi Alaran and Aminat Hassan in Abuja Read more »
September 02
Nigeria: Mapping Strategies to Tackle Challenges of Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Harassment
In a bid to combat challenges of growing gender-based violence, especially sexual harassment in institutions of higher learning and other places, a feminist group, Alliance For… Read more »
August 24
Nigeria: Gesp - Yabatech Partners Unicef, Inaugurates ICT Training Programme for 5,250 Young Women
Yaba College of Technology, in collaboration with UNICEF and other partners, yesterday inaugurated the Girls' Education and Skills Partnership (GESP) Programme to equip 5,250 girls… Read more »
August 22
Nigeria: 2.8m Women, Children Face Threat of Acute Malnutrition in North-East - Unicef
About two million and eight pregnant women, lactating mothers and under five-year old children are currently in dire need of preventive nutrition services across the north eastern… Read more »
August 21
Nigeria: Atedo's Final Tribute to Mum
In this Final Tribute to my Mum (Ama as I called her), I can "confess" that I knew the end was near for my Mum since December 2023 and I told same immediately to my two sisters and… Read more »
August 20
Nigeria: Wien, Smart Gas to Distribute 100,000 LPG Cylinders to Rural Women
The Women in Energy Network (WIEN) and Smart Gas Limited have entered into a partnership for distribution of 100,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders annually over the next… Read more »
Nigeria: Of New CJN, Non-Performers, and Subversive Lawmakers
Honourable Justice Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, JSC: Making the Women Proud Read more »
August 19
Nigeria: I Celebrate the Woman I Am Becoming, Says Joy Anyim
As she clocks another year, Nollywood actress, Joy Anyim has taken out time to send a heartfelt appreciation note to herself. Read more »
August 15
Nigeria: Nigerian Women Coaches Deep Into Second Module of CAF C-License Course
A total of 30 women coaches have intensified their learning in the second of a three-module CAF C-License Coaching Course that started in the Federal Capital, Abuja last month. Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Seeks Justice for Defunct APC Women Presidential Campaign Council
The Centre for Leadership Legacy International has raised the alarm over the perceived marginalization of the defunct Tinubu/Shettima Women's Presidential Campaign Council, a key… Read more »
August 05
Nigeria: Celebrating Rakiya Abubakar's One Year of Transformational Impact On Nafowa
Architect (Mrs.) Rakiya Abubakar, a distinguished leader with a passion for community service, has made significant strides as the National President of the Nigerian Air Force… Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Freeing Women From Trauma and Stigma of Fistula
A project that is as humanitarian as it is urgent was recently flagged off in the Conference Room of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Abuja by the Coordinating… Read more »
June 30
Nigeria: Challenging Barriers to Girls' Education
Bukola Oyinloye, Faith Mkwananzi and Patience Mukwambo Read more »
Nigeria: How Teenage Female Bombers Killed Pregnant Women, Children On Borno
The Director-General of Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Barkindo Saibu, has given a detailed account of how teenage female suicide bombers detonated explosives… Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Minister Files N1bn Suit Against House Member Over Character Defamation
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye,has filed a suit against the Chairman, Women Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara,as well as ARISE… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Application Open for Access Bank's Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton Programme
In a bid to inspire, connect and empower women, Access Bank has opened the portal for registration for season six of its Womenpreneur Pitch-A-Ton programme. Read more »
June 27
Nigeria: Niger Raids Illegal Mining Sites, Arrests Seven Miners, Women in Minna
Officials of the Niger State Ministry of Mineral Resources have raided several illegal mining sites in Minna the state capital during which seven male illegal miners and " several… Read more »
June 26
Nigeria: Uzo Oshogwe Amplifies Call for Women's Inclusion, Empowerment in Real Estate
Fadekemi Ajakaiye Read more »