Nigeria:   Minister Wants Re-Presentation of Gender Equality Bill

Vanguard, 17 March 2016

Minister for Women Affairs and Social Development, Sen. Aisha Al-Hassan, on Thursday urged the sponsor of the Gender and Equal Opportunity Bill to represent it to the Senate. Read more »

Nigeria:   NFF Condemns Rejection of Gender Bill

This Day, 17 March 2016

A women advocacy group, the Nigerian Feminist Forum‎ (NFF), has called for the immediate re-introduction of the Gender and Equal Opportunities Bill (GEOP) at the National… Read more »

Nigeria:   Anger After Senate Rejects Gender Equality Bill

This Day, 17 March 2016

The Senate has been condemned for rejecting a proposed bill aimed at eliminating "all forms of discrimination" against women. Read more »

Nigeria:   Boosting Women's Health Through Gender Equality

Guardian, 17 March 2016

On March 8th, the world commemorated the International women's Day, which had its roots from several labour movements from North America and Europe, dating back to 1911. It however… Read more »

Nigeria:   Senators' Rejection of Gender Equality Bill Trigger Reaction On Twitter

Daily Trust, 16 March 2016

Following yesterday's rejection of a bill seeking equal marital rights for women and men by the senate, Nigerians have started to express their dissatisfaction. Read more »

Nigeria:   Women Criticise Rejection of Gender Equality Bill By Senate

Leadership, 16 March 2016

The women's wing of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday criticised the rejection of gender equality bill by the Senate, urging all women to mobilise for their cause. Read more »

Nigeria:   How Yerima, Aliero, Others Led Senate Onslaught Against Gender Equality Bill

Premium Times, 16 March 2016

Sani Yerima, a Senator of the All Progressives Congress from Zamfara, on Tuesday rallied lawmakers to defeat a bill seeking equal rights for women, and an end gender… Read more »

Nigeria:   Gender Equality Bill 'Will Be Reintroduced' - Saraki

Premium Times, 16 March 2016

Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerian women to re-introduce the Gender Equality Bill, which was turned down by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Gender Equality Bill 'Will Be Reintroduced' - Senate Chief

Premium Times, 16 March 2016

Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerian women to re-introduce the Gender Equality Bill, which was turned down by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   You Can Reintroduce Gender Equality Bill, Saraki Tells Women

Daily Trust, 16 March 2016

Senate President Bukola Saraki has advised Nigerian women to re-introduce the Gender Equality Bill, which was turned down by the National Assembly on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria:   Northern Senators Reject Bill On Gender Equality

Vanguard, 16 March 2016

A bill seeking to guarantee women equal rights with their male counterparts was, yesterday, thrown out by the Senate when it was presented for consideration during plenary. Read more »

Nigeria:   Senate Rejects Bill to Boost Women Status

Guardian, 16 March 2016

The Senate yesterday at its plenary session has rejected a bill seeking to empower and boost women status politically and economically, as well as guarantee their equal… Read more »

Nigeria:   Senate Rejects Bill Seeking Gender Equality in Marriage

Premium Times, 15 March 2016

The Nigeria Senate on Tuesday blocked a bill seeking equal marital rights for women. Read more »