Nigeria: Chibok Girls - 11 Years of Anguish, Broken Promises

Today marks 11 years since the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State - an event that shook the world's conscience and gave birth to the global hashtag… Read more »

Nigeria: Axis of Hope Initiative Empowers Women in Jahi Community of FCT

Axis of Hope Initiative has empowered women entrepreneurs and partnered with PL Mentorship Club for "Parents Connect 2.0: Mindset Shift." It has also donated cash to women in Jahi… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Group Gives Senate 14-Day Ultimatum to Lift Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension

A group under the Interfaith Women Alliance for Justice & Women's Voice for A New Nigeria has given the Senate a 14-day ultimatum to reverse Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's… Read more »

Africa: Yellow Card Commits to Achieve Gender Parity in Africa's Tech Industry

Pan-African cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology firm, Yellow Card has restated its commitment to gender parity in Africa's tech industry. Read more »

Nigeria: States Must Prioritise Gender-Focused Devt, Says Minister

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has called on state commissioners for women affairs to develop strategic plans that prioritise… Read more »

Nigeria: Family Insists On Justice As Ebonyi Woman Killed By Husband Is Buried

The family of a 45-year-old woman, Ugochukwu Chima, who was allegedly killed by her husband in a domestic violence in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has insisted on seeking for justice… Read more »

Nigeria: Concerns Over 'Gender Disparity in Judges Appointments' in Gombe

The recent appointment of judicial officers in Gombe State has sparked concerns over gender disparity in the judiciary. Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt to Review Gender Policy On Agriculture

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with the International Centre for Environmental Health and Development (ICEHD) and other stakeholders, has… Read more »

Nigeria: 35% Affirmative Action - Nigeria Ranks 178 Out of 182 Countries

Despite consistent campaigns and advocacy for increased women's political inclusion, Nigeria ranks 178 out of 182 countries regarding female representation in national parliaments.… Read more »

Nigeria: Female-Led Phone Theft Syndicate Arraigned in Kano Court

A female-led syndicate of phone thieves, led by Shamsiyya Adamu, has been arraigned before the Chief Magistrate's Court, Gyadi-Gyadi, in Kano State, on charges of criminal… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Record 73 Sexual Violence Cases in Bauchi

Bauchi State Police Command said that it received about 73 suspected cases of sexual and gender-based violence in 2024. Read more »

Nigeria: Nasarawa's Fresh Vista for Menstrual Hygiene

Recently, the Nasarawa State House of Assembly concluded a public hearing on a bill requiring the state government to provide free menstrual-hygiene products for girls in public… Read more »

Nigeria: 700 Women Benefit From Olam Agri's Business Baking Academy

Olam Agri, a leading player in food, feed, and fibre, is strengthening Nigeria's economy through investments in skill development and women's empowerment. On December 5, 2024, the… Read more »

Nigeria: Christian Group Condemns LGBTQ, Seeks Stiffer Anti-Sodomy Laws

A group known as the National Prayer Altar has condemned the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) in all its ramifications, as well as the 'immoral acts' sponsors… Read more »

Nigeria: Stakeholders Engage On Refresher Training to Eliminate SGB

Benue State stakeholders at a refresher training and dialogue on intervention and preventive strategies on sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) have called for action to… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Hails Election of Nandi-Ndaitwah As Namibian First Female President

The Nigerian Government has congratulated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on her historic election as the first female President of the Republic of Namibia. Read more »

Nigeria: Rolac Supports 50,000 GBV Survivors in 22 States

As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism, the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) Programme has helped more than 50,000 women who have suffered from gender-based violence… Read more »

Nigeria: Kamala Harris's Political Exploits Signify Hope for Women's Inclusion in Nigeria - Analyst

Although the current vice president of the United States did not emerge victorious in the recent presidential election, Kamala Harris, has been described as a global catalyst for… Read more »

Nigeria: Aisha Babangida Trains 1,000 Women Entrepreneurs, Pledges to Build Businesses

The Women Enterprise Alliance (WENA)'s founder, Aisha Babangida, reiterated the organisation's dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs, announcing annual plans to train and… Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Days of Activism... World Leaders Worry Over Nigeria's GBV Rate

As the 16-day activism against gender-based violence commences, world leaders are worried about the rising scourge in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Youngest Female Lawmaker Says Parliamentary Training Is Essential

Nigeria's youngest female lawmaker, Hon Rukayat Shittu, representing Owode Onire constituency at the Kwara State House of Assembly has traveled to France for the Organisation of… Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - First Lady Bemoans Women's Exclusion in Politics, Governance

Nigeria's first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has expressed worry over the non-inclusion of women, who are still struggling to get their place in politics and governance because of… Read more »

Nigeria: Obasanjo's Swift Assent Prohibited Women Trafficking, Child Labour - Atiku

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo's swift assent to a bill prohibited women trafficking and child labour in Nigeria in 2003. Read more »

Nigeria: NGO Organises Training for Female Amotekun Members

Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE), an NGO dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding, has conducted a training programme for female officers of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Leaders Demand Gender Equity in Humanitarian Affairs Appointment

The Niger-Delta Progressive Women Worldwide, alongside other women's groups from the Niger-Delta, have voiced concerns over the recent appointment of Mr. Nentawe Yilwatda as… Read more »