Nigeria: NEDS Advocates More Women in Economic Leadership

Stakeholders have decried the low representation of women in economic leadership, lamenting that despite the high percentage of women in the country, they are underrepresented in… Read more »

Nigeria: Leaders Unite Against Gender-Based Violence

The Development Research and Projects Centre (dRPC), a Nigerian non-profit organization, has organized a two-day training for Imams and Muslim Opinion Leaders (MOLs) from Kaduna… Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Raping Our Women, Benue Community Cries Out

People of Ukwonyo community in the Ufia Kingdom of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State have raised concerns over going attacks and harassment faced by women at the hands of… Read more »

Nigeria: UN Women, ILO Ask Private Sector to Invest in Care Economy

UN Women and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have called on Nigeria's private sector to scale up investment in the care economy in order to create more jobs, improve… Read more »

Nigeria: Fintiri Launches N3bn Business Initiative for 60,000 Women, Youths in Adamawa

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has introduced the Fintiri Business Wallet initiative, a new programme aimed at empowering 60,000 women and youths in the state by… Read more »

Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist

Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Approaches Court to Stop Ex-Husband From Visiting Her

A mother of three, Amina Rabiu on Tuesday prayed a Shari'a Court sitting at Magajin Gari, Kaduna State, to order her former husband, Tahir Usman, to stop visiting her in her house. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Assaulted for Attempting to Swap Woman's ATM Card

A mob descended on a man, identified as Kenneth Moses, for allegedly attempting to swap a woman's ATM card at a bank in Gwagwalada Area Council of the FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: UN Women, Christian Leaders Call for Action Against Gender-Based Violence

The UN Women and Organisation of African Instituted Churches (OIAC) have called on Christian leaders to curb violence against women and girls in the country during a two-day UN… Read more »

Nigeria: HIV - USAID Provides Health Insurance to 1,201 Orphans, Women in Bauchi

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Integrated Child Health and Social Services Award & (ICHSSA-4) project has provided the sum of over… Read more »

Nigeria: Dorcas Elisha - Woman On a Mission to Redefine Rural Education

In the heart of Nigeria's rural communities, where the echoes of ambition often fade into the silence of inadequate resources, Dorcas Elisha stands as a beacon of hope. She is a… Read more »

Nigeria: Ilorin 1st Female Prof Appointed VC Kwara University of Education

The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Prof. Medinat Salman as the pioneer vice chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University of Education… Read more »

Nigeria: Chukwumerije Partners French Embassy to Introduce Girls to Taekwondo

The Chika Chukwumerije Sports Foundation (CCSF) in conjunction with the French Embassy in Abuja is set for a one-day 'Inspire the Future' programme at the Springhall British School… Read more »

Nigeria: 2kaduna Women March for Peace, As Commission Advocates Peaceful LG Polls

Over 200 women including government officials, traditional and religious leaders, civil society organisations and students walked for peace within the campus of the Kaduna State… Read more »

Nigeria: Sokoto Raises Panel to Address Abuse in Female Schools

The Sokoto State government has constituted Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Committees for mixed and female schools across the state to address the rising cases of… Read more »

Nigeria: FCT Police Take Custody of Suspect Accused of Taking Woman to Hotel for Ritual

The FCT Police Command has confirmed that it has received from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, FCT Command, one Joseph Efe (30) accused of taking a woman to an Abuja… Read more »

Nigeria: On Fear On Ambitious Women, Victim Blaming and Toxicity

There's a nonsensical post making the rounds on social media about a Nigerian man in Florida who allegedly disclosed that he killed his wife because, among other things, she was… Read more »

Nigeria: Swag Empowers IDP Girls

The Stand With A Girl (SWAG) initiative has hosted a transformative "Career Day" for 60 girls at the Wassa Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Abuja in the FCT. Read more »

Nigeria: How Abducted Female Student Was Killed, Buried After Ransom

A 20-year-old man, Paul Jeremiah, has been arrested for the murder of a 100-level female student at the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi state. Read more »

Nigeria: First Bank, Customs Unbeaten As Women's Basketball Phase 1 Ends

Record title holder in the NBBF/Zenith Bank Women Basketball team, First Bank Women Basketball team, remained unbeaten as they showed class during the Phase 1 of the 2024 league… Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Fintiri Honored As Africa Man of the Year

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has been awarded the Africa Man of the Year Award by the Africa Women Global Community. Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna, Zamfara Residents Trained to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

The International Alert-Nigeria has empowered communities in Kaduna and Zamfara states to address gender-based violence (GBV) and resolve disputes through an 18-month project… Read more »

Nigeria: Mfm, First Bank Lead in Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League

Defending Champions, MFM Basketball Club and former champions First Bank have won their first two games of the 2024 Zenith Bank Women's Basketball League as the Phase One of the… Read more »

Nigeria: 15-Year-Old Girl Trafficked to Abuja Reunites With Family in Kano

A 15-year-old girl trafficked to Abuja from her home state of Kano has reunited with her family five months after being taken to a woman in the capital city. Read more »

Africa: It Will Take 130 Years to Achieve Gender Parity - World Economic Forum

Immediate steps should be taken for the inclusion of women to achieve gender parity in Nigeria and beyond to avoid a tortuous distance of an average of 130 years, country director… Read more »