Nigeria: Cubana Chiefpriest Agrees to Live TV DNA Test in Paternity Dispute With Kenyan Woman

Nigerian socialite and businessman Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has expressed willingness to undergo a DNA test live on television to resolve his… Read more »

Nigeria: Pastor Sarah Omakwu Shares Personal Story While Advising Women On Marriage

Sarah Omakwu, founder of the Family Worship Centre in Abuja, has revealed that she wore a borrowed wedding dress because she and her husband could not afford one at the time. Read more »

Nigeria: 'Treat Your Wives Well' - - Chiwetalu Agu Sends Message to Husbands

Veteran Nigerian actor Chiwetalu Agu has sparked fresh reactions online after sharing a message aimed at married men. Read more »

Nigeria: PDP NWC, Wike Back Oluyede to Win Ekiti Governorship Election - National Woman Leader

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured party members and supporters in Ekiti State of its support, alongside that of the Minister of… Read more »

Nigeria: Poverty Alleviation - North-West Govs Unveil 6-Month Plan for Children, Women

Governors of the seven North-West states have resolved to re-enrol at least 781,200 out-of-school children in formal schools within the next six months as part of a coordinated… Read more »

Nigeria: 131 Women Honoured As Ministry Moves Against 'Miracle' Exam Centres

No fewer than 131 women education entrepreneurs from across Nigeria have been recognised for their contributions to basic and secondary education as the Federal Ministry of… Read more »

Nigeria: Woman Who Faked Abduction, Demanded N50m Ransom, Found With Lover in Delta Hotel

A married woman, identified as Oluchi, who allegedly staged her own abduction and demanded a N50 million ransom from her family, has been found in a hotel in Delta State in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Politicians, Women Groups, Seek Tinubu's Intervention in Eti-Osa APC's Primary Election

A coalition of apex leaders, party members, stakeholders, traditional institutions, youth and women groups as well as residents of Eti-Osa Constituency I in Lagos State has… Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi Govt, Nawoj Promote Menstrual Hygiene

Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has advocated hands-on training in the production of reusable sanitary pads as a strategy to improve… Read more »

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Women Unimpressed With 102 Convictions As Gender-Based Violence Cases Rise

Thousands of vulnerable victims of Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Akwa Ibom State have expressed anxiety over widespread masculine attacks on women in the 31 local government areas… Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation, Newomcii Sign Pact On Women Empowerment, Others

A Liberian civil society organisation (CSO), Nyonblee Cares Foundation (NCF) and its Nigerian counterpart, New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII) of… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Women Rice Processor Groups Receive African Quality Award

Five women-led rice processing groups supported by the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development-Value Chain Development Programme (FG/IFAD-VCDP) have… Read more »

Nigeria: Gender Inclusion Key to Nigeria's Economic Growth, Stakeholders Declare

Stakeholders in Nigeria's public and private sectors have underscored the importance of gender inclusion as a critical driver of economic growth, competitiveness, and sustainable… Read more »

Nigeria: Adhere to 35 Percent Affirmative Action for Women, Igbo Group Tells NDC

A South-East socio-political group, the Coalition of South East Youth Leaders (COSEYL), has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) to uphold its 35 per… Read more »

Nigeria: Transformher Pitch - Women Tasked On Telling Own Stories to Inspire Change

Women entrepreneurs, innovators and young professionals have been urged to tell their stories more intentionally as a way of inspiring change, influencing policy and creating… Read more »

Nigeria: Federal Govt Unveils Revised Gender Policy to Boost Inclusive Agrifood Systems

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, in collaboration with development partners, has validated the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems… Read more »

Nigeria: Oyo School Abduction - My 4 Grandchildren, Daughter-in-Law Are in the Forest, Woman Cries Out

For Mrs Funmilayo Ojo, each passing hour adds to her pains and worries. Read more »

Nigeria: Zamfara Intensifies Women Empowerment Programmes to Tackle Poverty

The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the lives of thousands of women, including persons with disabilities, through skills-acquisition programmes,… Read more »

Nigeria: Fiba Women's World Cup - d'Tigress to Battle South Korea, Hungary, France

Nigeria's senior women's basketball team, Nigeria women's national basketball team, will begin their quest for global glory against South Korea after the release of fixtures for… Read more »

Nigeria: Future Leaders Festival to Host Inter-School Female Football Competition in Lagos

The organisers of the Nigeria Future Leaders Festival, in partnership with the Lagos State Football Association, have concluded arrangements for the 2026 edition of the… Read more »

Nigeria: Business Women Assure Tinubu of Massive Votes in 2027 Polls

A group, Business Women of Influence for Renewed Hope Agenda (BWI-RHA), has pledged to mobilise massive grassroots support and deliver substantial votes for President Bola Ahmed… Read more »

Nigeria: Alia Has Improved Lives of Vulnerable Children, Women in Benue - Commissioner

Benue State commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Mrs Theresa Odachi Ikwue, has hailed Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for his dedication to… Read more »

Nigeria: Gov Lawal Has Transformed Zamfara Women Affairs Ministry - Official

Zamfara State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has made progress in social development since the inception of Governor Dauda Lawal's administration, driven by the… Read more »

Nigeria: $10bn Clean Cookstoves Initiative Promises Jobs, Women Empowerment

As concerns persist over delivery, financing, and nationwide adoption, stakeholders in the clean energy sector have unveiled a clean cooking initiative valued at $10 billion to… Read more »

Nigeria: Benue - A Big Push for Women Candidates Ahead 2027

Women in Benue State are fantastically serious about getting a huge cut in the 2027 general elections. The level of mobilisation and preparations has been intensely powerful. There… Read more »