June 01
Nigeria: Zamfara Targets One Million Women, Vulnerable Groups With Empowerment
The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the domestication and implementation of the Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy aimed at improving the… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Woman Seeks Divorce After Three Months of Marriage, Returns Dowry
A woman, Fatima Usman, on Tuesday sought divorce from her husband, Sulaiman Adamu, at Magajin Gari Shari'a Court in Kaduna. Read more »
May 04
Nigeria: Bandits Abduct 15 Women, Children in Katsina
Bandits have abducted 15 people, mostly women, children and infants, during a late-night raid on Sabon Layi community in Kakumi Ward of Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina… Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: CAF- Wafu B Workshop Ends, Boosts Women's Football Dev't
The three-day CAF-WAFU B Women Football Administrators Workshop has concluded in Abuja, with participants praising the programme for its depth, relevance, and potential to… Read more »
Nigeria: Fed Cup - States Unveil Teams for Men's, Women's Competitions
States across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have submitted their representative teams for the men's and women's categories of this year's President… Read more »
Nigeria: Female Guber Aspirant Emerges in Gombe
Hajiya Sa'adatu Sa'ad Mustapha, popularly known as Alkebbar Kaltungo has formally declared her intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Gombe State on the platform of… Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: 'Women Focal Point of Africa's Mineral Wealth'
Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) has stated that Africa's mineral wealth must be measured not only by production and revenues, but by outcomes for women and communities. Read more »
April 20
Nigeria: 2027 - Ex-Kogi Commissioner Champions Youth, Women Empowerment Drive
The Kogi state former Commissioner for Works, Engr. Mohammed Ahovi Yusuf has said the youths in the society of the nation are the backbone of our communities, describing them as… Read more »
April 15
Nigeria: Onwa Redeems N10m LGAN Pledge Ahead AACT
Chief Samuel Anyamele, popularly known as Onwa, an All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) Ambassador, has redeemed his N10 million pledge to the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: IWD - Nigerian Women Deserve Real Action
Last week, the world paused to celebrate International Women's Day, an annual event held on March 8 to honour the achievements of women across the globe. Read more »
Nigeria: Involve More Women While Negotiating Peace Deals in Rural Communities
Recent humanitarian reports from the International Organization for Migration and UNICEF, state that Nigeria continues to record hundreds of thousands of internally displaced… Read more »
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Nursing Mother Abducted in Kaduna
A pregnant woman, a nursing mother with her baby and five other family members have been abducted by suspected bandits who attacked Sabon Gero community in Chikun Local Government… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Nigeria Urges Women's Empowerment At UN CSW70 (2026) in New York
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to women's empowerment. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Women for Energy Access, Digital Inclusion, Others
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to expand targeted interventions for women across Nigeria in areas including energy access, digital inclusion, agriculture, health,… Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Over 150 Women Golfers Light Up TYB Weekly Kitty
No fewer than 150 golfers gathered at the Tukur Yusuf Buratai International Golf and Country Club (TYB-IGRCC), Abuja, for the TYB Ladies Section Weekly Kitty tournament, an event… Read more »
Nigeria: Pencom Targets 1m Women Under Personal Pension Plan
The Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Omolola Oloworaran, has said the Commission is targeting one million to be enrolled into the Personal Pension Plan… Read more »
March 12
Nigeria: Ramadan - Yobe First Lady Distributes Foods to 2,000 Women
The First Lady of Yobe State, Hafsat Kollere Buni, has distributed food items to 2,000 vulnerable women across the state. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: ... FCT Nawoj Demands Justice
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has called for deliberate actions to promote justice and equal opportunities for women and girls across all… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT NUJ Calls for Greater Support for Women
The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has urged stronger synergy between government and stakeholders to dismantle barriers hindering women's participation and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'How Small Grants Helped Benue Women Rebuild Businesses'
At least 150 women displaced by armed invasions in Benue State are restarting their lives following small grants that are helping them rebuild their businesses and restore their… Read more »
March 09
Africa: Nigeria's Women's 4x400m Team Qualifies for World Relays
Nigeria's women's 4x400 relay team has qualified for this year's World Relays Championship coming up in May 2026 in Botswana. Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Residents Sensitized On Women's Rights, Justice
Amnesty International has sensitized residents of the Iddo-Sarki community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking… Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: IWD - We Must Create Opportunities for Every Nigerian Girl - Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said it is the duty of government and society to continue creating conditions where every Nigerian girl can learn and every woman can thrive… Read more »
March 05
Nigeria: Boko Haram Kills Soldiers, Abducts Women, Children in Borno
Suspected terrorists have attacked a military base and Internally Displaced Persons camp in Ngoshe town, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, killing an unspecified number… Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Call Me 'Woman of God' - Tonto Dikeh
Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has announced that she will no longer be addressed as "King Tonto", marking what she describes as a new phase in her spiritual journey. Read more »
