May 06
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Recieves First Nigerian Female Graduate of British Military Academy
The first lady, who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Oluchi Owowoh, a second lieutenant, said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Why I'm Still in Love With Shade, 25 Years After - Razaq Okoya
Shade married Mr Okoya in 1999 when she was 21, while he was 59. Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Breaks Guinness World Record With Longest Interview Marathon
Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest cook-a-thon, many Nigerians have been making attempts at setting or… Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Caught Attempting to Sexually Assault Female Student
The university management has confirmed the development. Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army
The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks
The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested. Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Two Years After Judgement, Women Task Tinubu On 35% Affirmative Action
Since the ruling, governments at various levels have failed to implement the policy by not meeting the 35 per cent women inclusion quota. Read more »
April 04
Nigeria: Group Stages Walk Against Femicide, Submits Draft Bill to Lagos Assembly
Femicide is regarded as "the most brutal and extreme manifestation of violence against women and girls". Read more »
April 03
Nigeria: Only 6% of Nigerian Women Access Credit - Group
Access to formal finance remains a challenge in Nigeria Read more »
April 01
Nigeria: APC Suspends Women Leader for Attacking Kaduna Governor Over El-Rufai
Kaduna APC Women Leader strongly rebuked Mr Sani for his remarks, recalling how Mr El-Rufai helped him to become governor Picture: Maryam Suleiman/Uba Sani and El-Rufai Read more »
March 24
Senegal: Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Turnout of Women Voters
Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. Read more »
March 19
Ghana/Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria to Battle Ghana in Women's Football Final
The Falconets have scored eight goals without conceding en route to a second consecutive African Games final Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Centre Urges Rivers to Implement Action Plan On Gender, Climate Change
A Rivers-based advocacy group, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has urged the Rivers Government to implement the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Why I Married Regina Daniels - Ned Nwoko
Despite a significant age gap, Ned Nwoko tied the knot with Regina Daniels in May 2019 in Aniocha Local Government Area, Delta State. Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: IWD 2024 - Club Recognises Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, Others With Special Jerseys
The club, which prides itself in championing women's empowerment and inclusion, broke away from its usual tradition. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Coalition Holds Solidarity Walk for Chioma Okoli On Tuesday
"The walk, tagged, #IStandWithChiomaOkoli, will set off from Kadiri street, off Oregun road, Ikeja, Lagos by 8 a.m.," the organisers said. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: IWD - Nigeria's First Lady Says Investing in Women Key to Nation Building
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: #IWD2024 - Women With Disabilities Highlight Their Plights, Proffer Solutions
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded challenges due to the intersection of gender inequality and disability, leading to heightened vulnerability to violence, social… Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Unveils Empowerment Initiatives
The President acknowledged the women's "indispensable contributions to the nation's progress". Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Special Report - Rape Victims Demand Justice As Kano Fails to Domesticate Important Laws
PREMIUM TIMES reports on a rising trend of rape in Kano, the obstacles to justice for victims and the efforts being made by state and non-state actors to check the menace. Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Gender Matters Across Nigeria (March 2024 Edition)
SGBV cases are on the rise in many parts of Nigeria including Kano, Katsina and Abuja. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: New Report Reviews Gender Responsiveness of Education Sector Plans in Nigerian States
dRPC researchers said the review was aimed to determine the explanatory powers of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) gender responsiveness theory of change related to… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Special Report - SGBV Worsens in Kano - Victims, Advocates Proffer Solution
A report has revealed that gender-based violence has reached unsettling heights in Kano State, prompting a critical examination of the underlying causes. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Re-Run - Large Turnout of Women Voters Recorded in Bauchi
Voting commenced early in most polling centres with large turnout of women in the re-run for some Bauchi State House Assembly constituencies. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Women Eat More Dog Meat Than Men - Wildlife Expert
He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Read more »