November 06, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's FIFA Badge Referee Akintoye Selected for CAF Women's Champions League
Nigerian Elite Referee and FIFA badge, Yemisi Akintoye has been selected for the 2023 African Women's Champions League taking place in Cote d'Ivoire from Nov. 5 to Nov. 19. Read more »
Nigeria: 23% of Nigerian Women Suffer From Breast Cancer - Experts
The Chief Medical Director of MeCure Healthcare Limited, Dr. Adeniji Adeoluwa, weekend raised the alarm that 23 percent of Nigerian women suffer from breast cancer, saying 140,000… Read more »
October 22, 2023
Nigeria: Peter Obi Hails Appointment of Nigerian Woman As Health Minister in Canada
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has congratulated a Nigerian woman, Uzoma Asagwara, after being sworn in as a Health… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: AfDB, AGF Kick-Off Finance Series for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The African Development Bank Group, AfDB, in collaboration with African Guarantee Fund, AGF, has commenced it's Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa, AFAWA, initiative… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Allegation - LASTMA Reacts Over Death of Pregnant Woman, Tricyclist
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October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Independence Day - Tinubu's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity Lauded
As Nigeria celebrated her 63rd Independence Day, Glamodi Women and Girls Development Initiative (GLAMODI), has applauded President Bola Tinubu's notable commitment to gender… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Nigeria: Outrage Over Arrest of Woman for Condemning Erisco's Nagiko Tomato Paste
Erisco Foods Ltd has received a barrage of backlash from Nigerians on social media over the arrest of a female customer, Chioma Egodi, who gave a negative review of its product,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'America Will Be Child's Play When Tinubu Is Done With Appointment' - Women Affairs Minister
The Minister for Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, says America will be child's play when President Tinubu is done with the appointment of individuals to his cabinet. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Rescue 7 Abducted Female Students, 3 Construction Workers in Zamfara
Seven of the abducted female students of the Federal University, Gusau, have been rescued by troops of Operation Hadarin Daji in Zamfara State with three construction workers of… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Nigeria: Bandits Kidnap Female Students of Zamfara University
A large number of armed bandits invaded the hostels of undergraduates of Federal University Gusau, FUG, in Sabin Gida area of Zamfara State, and abducted an unspecified numbers of… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: G20 Countries Urged to Improve Health of Women, Children
AS vulnerable populations continue to grapple with various diseases, G20 countries have been urged to improve the health of women, children, and adolescents across the world. Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Tinubu's 100 Days in Office - On Women, Youths & Renewed Expectations
For keen observers of Nigerian politics, watching Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu become President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria seemed like the logical next step in his political… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Nigeria: Babies Die As Women Deliver in Toilets, Says Benue IDPs Camp Manager
The inmates of Agagbe Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, camp in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue, have raised the alarm over the outbreak of measles and others ailments… Read more »
August 15, 2023
Nigeria: FGM Only Causes Pain, Harm to Female Child, Stakeholders Insist
Stakeholders advocating against Female Genital Mutilation, FGM, have called called on those still carrying out the barbaric act to put an end to it, insisting that it is a crime… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars - Mercy Picks BFFs As First Female Hoh, Alex Bags Immunity
Big Brother Naija All Stars housemate, Mercy Eke, has emerged as the Head of House for week 4 and the first female winner of the title after a tense battle that lasted for more… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Nigeria: Ministerial List - Reactions Trail Gender Quota
As calls get louder urging the president to implement the National Gender Policy regarding 35 per cent Affirmative Action in the appointment of his ministers from various civil… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Women's WC - Zambia Defeat Costa Rica 3-1, Bows Out On a High
The Copper Queens of Zambia ended their debut campaign with a 3-1 win against Costa Rica to record their first ever goal and win at the FIFA Women's World Cup. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Nigeria: Seven Women Nominated for Cabinet Posts
The only female presidential aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon. Uju Kennedy Ohaneye, who stepped down for President Bola Tinubu at the party's primaries in June… Read more »
Nigeria: Women's World Cup - Nigeria Stun Co-Hosts Australia 3-2 in Comback Victory
Nigeria's Super Falcons handed co-hosts Australia a shock 3-2 defeat in their second group game of the ongoing Women's World Cup to increase their chance of making it to the second… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Nigeria: Cabinet List - Adeleke Shut Out Women, Youths, Muslims - MURIC, CSOs
A Coalition of Civil Society Organisations, under the aegis of The Osun Masterminds, TOM, yesterday, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State of allegedly shutting out women… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Cooks to Raise Funds for Widow July 14
Guiness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, will display her world-beating culinary skills in Lagos on Friday, July 14, to raise funds for a widow. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Women, Children Killed As ISWAP/Boko Haram Clash in Borno
The Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP), killed scores of Boko Haram fighters, including their women and children in Sambisa Forest near the North East of Bama Local… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: Airports Renaming - Group Fingers Govt Over Non-Inclusion of Women
THE Federal Government have been called out following the non-inclusion of women in the recent renaming of 15 airports after some renowned Nigerians. Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: DJ Vania, Africa's Youngest Female DJ Inspires With Talent
In a remarkable feat, DJ Vania, a four-year-old prodigy from Nigeria, has become the youngest female DJ in Africa. Read more »
Nigeria: How Militants Killed Vigilante Leader, Raped Women, Set House Ablaze in Katsina
Terrorists late night yesterday killed and set ablaze the house of Mallam Nabanje, the vigilante leader of Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State. Read more »