July 25
Nigeria: Fcmb Addresses Gender Disparity in Business With Zero Interest Loans
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) is addressing gender inequality in Nigeria's business sector with its SheVentures programme. Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation Makes Case for Widows, Seeks Empowerment
Organisers of the African Widows Summit, Almanah Hope Foundation, have expressed unhappiness over the unfair treatment experienced by widows in Africa. Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Terrorists Dressed As Women Kidnap 26 in Katsina
Terrorists, who disguised in women's Abaya (dress) have kidnapped 26 persons in Katsina State. They attacked Runka community in the state at the weekend and abducted locals --… Read more »
June 25
Nigeria: 113 Countries Have No Woman Heads of State, Govt, Says UN
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, also known as UN Women, has said 113 countries have never had a woman Head of State, and only 26 are led… Read more »
June 24
Nigeria: Buhari Govt 'Lavished' $100m World Bank Women Empowerment Loan On Meetings - Minister
Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration lavished the initial $100 million of a $500 million World Bank… Read more »
Nigeria: I Pray for Every Understanding Woman, Says Wizkid
Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has stirred controversy with a recent post leading up to the wedding of his colleague Davido and his fiancée,… Read more »
June 19
Nigeria: Nigeria Absent in List of Top 10 Best African Countries for Women
Nigeria has been left out of the top 10 best countries in Africa for women with Namibia leading the pack, according to report by the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index. Read more »
June 13
Nigeria: 1 of 4 Substance Abusers, a Woman - NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says one out of every four users of illicit drugs is a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Brilliant Woman, Worthy Nigerian Ambassador - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant woman, who is worthy to be Nigerian ambassador. Read more »
June 11
Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l, DHQ Disagree Over Treatment of Female Victims of Boko Haram
Amnesty International, AI and the Defence Headquarters are at loggerheads over the treatment of female victims of Boko Haram. Read more »
June 09
Nigeria: Disarm Herders Now, We Can't Go to Farm Again, Igbo Women Beg Tinubu
Igbo women have called for the immediate disarming of violent herdsmen wreaking havoc in various agrarian communities in South East, lamenting that farmers are scared of going to… Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Domestic Violence - 70 Men Beaten By Wives Within One Year, Says Lagos
The Lagos government has stated that over the past year, at least 70 men have suffered domestic violence perpetrated by their wives. Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Female Artists Converge for Six Swans
Six female artists have found a common ground, capturing the essence of grace in a water bird as each artist brings into the gathering the diversity of creativity. Their group art… Read more »
May 22
Nigeria: Police Rescue Abducted 2-Year-Old Child, 11 Market Women in Kwara
A combined team of security men in Kwara State rescued 12 people among whom was a two-year-old child from the kidnappers on Monday. Read more »
May 19
Nigeria: The Best You Can Be in a Relationship Is Yourself!
THERE comes a time in a woman's life when she has to decide who to settle with and make a go for him. Laila was once briefly engaged to her childhood sweetheart who took off with… Read more »
May 21
Nigeria: Lagos Records High Domestic Violence Cases
Lagos State Government has recorded an all time high rate of domestic violence in the last one year. Read more »
May 15
Nigeria: Family Planning Pills Not Cause of Cancer in Women - Expert
Insinuations that family planning pills cause cancer in women have been dismissed as a ruse and unfounded theory. Read more »
May 03
Nigeria: Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women With Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. Read more »
May 01
Nigeria: Pregnant Woman, Children, Others Sustain Burns in Lagos Gas Explosion
A gas explosion, yesterday, rocked the densely populated Alayabiagba community in Ajegunle area of Lagos, leaving nine people injured, including a pregnant woman and children. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Harsh Economy - Nigerian Women Now Shun Maternity Leave
·Hit the streets after birth...to make ends meet Read more »
April 28
Nigeria: Black Weekend in Rivers As Pregnant Woman, Others Die, 79 Vehicles Burnt in Fire Disaster
*Gov Fubara visits scene, promises compensation Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Could It Be Rape If It's With Your Wife?!
When did that man you married with such love and hope turn into a monster who couldn't stick to his vow to 'protect' you because he's now the one actually violating you? You hear… Read more »
Nigeria: Period Poverty - Millions Bleed in Silence As Prices of Sanitary Pads Hit the Roof
Women, girls risk genital tract infections - EXPERTS Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Nigerian Transgenders/Crossdressers - Unusual Men Living Their Dreams?
Nigeria may have outlawed homosexuality with stringent punitive measures. And truly appears to have it under lock and key but it is a country where transgenders and crossdressers… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seeks Help in Locating Woman Seen Assaulting Baby in Viral Video
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on the public to help in locating a woman seen in video maltreating a baby for urinating on the floor. Read more »
