November 21, 2025
Nigeria: As S'west Monarchs Support Special Seats for Women Bill...
Traditional rulers from South West region at a recent forum with female civil society groups in Abuja charge National Assembly to swiftly pass the Special Seats Bill to boost… Read more »
November 18, 2025
Nigeria: Ajibade, Other Nigerian Ladies Dominate CAF Awards Final Shortlist
Ahead of Wednesday's 2025 CAF Awards ceremony in Morocco, Nigerian ladies have dominated all the categories in the final Shortlist released on Monday by the Confederation of… Read more »
Nigeria: Policy Alert Pushes for Women Inclusiveness in Hcdts in Rivers
In an effort to encourage women inclusiveness in the activities of Host Communities Development Trust (HCDT) in oil producing communities, a non governmental organisation, Policy… Read more »
November 11, 2025
Nigeria: Why Gender-Lens Investing Is Nigeria's Shortcut to Faster, Fairer Growth
Nigeria stands at a historic moment where inclusion could become the nation's greatest growth engine. Women constitute nearly half of Nigeria's population, yet their economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef On 2026 Budget - State Govts Should Prioritise Social Sector Funding to Improve Wellbeing of Children, Women
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Bauchi Field Office has appealed to state governments for increased allocation to the social sector in the 2026 budget proposal for the… Read more »
November 10, 2025
Nigeria: Denial of Christian Genocide Unhelpful, Find Solutions to Killings, Women Group Tells Govt
The federal government has been urged to stop denying the existence of the alleged genocide against Christians and instead channel efforts towards halting the persistent killings… Read more »
November 04, 2025
Nigeria: Tambuwal Recommits to Youth, Women Empowerment
The Senator representing Sokoto South senatorial district, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has reiterated his commitment to youth and women empowerment, as he attended a trade fair… Read more »
October 21, 2025
Nigeria: In Meeting With Govt, UN Population Fund Vows to Support Reproductive Health, Gender Equality
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to promote population management, reproductive health, and gender equality in the country, working… Read more »
October 16, 2025
Nigeria: Expanding Pathways for Girls in Stem
Olamide APEJOYE writes that DELT-Her is creating pathways for early exposure and leadership development for girls Read more »
October 13, 2025
Nigeria: A Signal From Nearby
FOOG women rally behind Oborevwori and Tinubu ahead of 2027 election, writes MARK SULAIMON Read more »
Nigeria: Green Falcons Set to Rumble At Women's Rugby League World Series
Africa and Middle East sole representatives at the inaugural Women's Rugby League World Series in Canada, Green Falcons of Nigeria, have promised not only to do the country proud… Read more »
October 10, 2025
Nigeria: Time to Empower Our Girls
The 2025 theme for International Day of the Girl- Child being celebrated tomorrow across the world is "The girl I am, the change I lead: Girls on the frontlines of crisis". It… Read more »
October 05, 2025
Nigeria: Tony Elumelu Foundation Donates N1bn for Empowerment of Women in 36 States, FCT
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has donated N1billion to the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) to support 500 women from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to… Read more »
September 30, 2025
Nigeria: Sydney-Jack - Why N'assembly Should Pass Reserved Seats for Women Bill
Gender Advocate and Astute Politician, Dr Adaora Onyechere Sydney-Jack, in this interview, speaks passionately about the need for the National Assembly to ensure early passage of… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Nigeria: Ending FGM - Schools As Safe Campaign Platforms
Oyo State Ministry of Information and Orientation, in partnership with UNICEF, is leading a push to end Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria by 2030, rallying teachers, survivors,… Read more »
September 25, 2025
Nigeria: IIFSet to Host 3rd Gender Impact Investment Summit
The Impact Investors Foundation (IIF), a platform for unlocking impact capital, has announced that the third edition of its Gender Impact Investment Summit (GIIS) will take place… Read more »
Nigeria: Unicef Expert Calls for Stronger Stakeholder Action to End Female Genital Mutilation in Nigeria By 2030
A Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Development Expert with UNICEF, Aderonke Olutayo, yesterday, called for stronger coordination and collaboration among stakeholders to eliminate… Read more »
September 22, 2025
Nigeria: $375,000 Funding Unleashed for 15 Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs Tackling Global Healthcare, Food Security Crises
The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award has announced its 2025 winners, recognising 15 exceptional women from Latin America, Africa & the Middle East, and Asia Pacific… Read more »
September 17, 2025
Nigeria: 60% of Nigerian Pregnant Women Lack Access to Micronutrient Supplements - UNICEF
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said about 60 per cent of pregnant women in Nigeria presently do not have access to multiple micronutrient supplements to safeguard… Read more »
September 10, 2025
Nigeria: How Tired Land, High Interest Loans Hamper Bountiful Harvest for Women Farmers
About 70 per cent of Nigerians are engaged in agriculture in one form or the other, with women and girls in the overwhelming majority of this number. However, only 10 per cent of… Read more »
September 02, 2025
Nigeria: Indecent Assault - Rising Scourge Against Female Dignity
Nigerian women have always been vulnerable, to domestic and workplace violence. Read more »
August 27, 2025
Nigeria: Imo State Hosts Ogwumike, Unveils Foundation for Girls
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, recently received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the state to launch her foundation… Read more »
August 28, 2025
Nigeria: Govt Flags Off Landmark Agro-Value Chain Initiative to Empower 10m Women
In a bold move to address long-standing inequalities in Nigeria's agricultural sector, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has launched a national capacity-building… Read more »
August 27, 2025
Nigeria: NGO Seeks Integration of Menstrual Health Into School Curriculum
Federal, state, and local authorities have been urged to integrate menstrual health education into the school curriculum nationwide. Read more »
August 25, 2025
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Women's League Phase Two Begins in Ilorin, Jos
The Phase Two of the 2025 Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), Women's Premier League, sponsored by the Zenith Bank PLC, is expected to get underway at the University of Ilorin… Read more »
