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 »

Nigeria: Menstrual Hygiene - Depowa Sensitises School Girls, Distributes Sanitary Pads in Abuja

The Defence and Police Officer's Wives Association (DEPOWA) has sensitized girls of adolescent age on menstrual health hygiene and distributed sanitary pads to them at Junior… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagbaja Reaffirms Army's Commitment to Gender Inclusivity

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army's commitment to promoting gender inclusiveness and integration in all of its activities. Read more »

Nigeria: Bauchi, UN Partner to Empower Rural Women

As women around the world prepare to commemorate the 2024 Rural Women's Day, the Bauchi government has reiterated its commitment to exploring rural women's potential to achieve… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Community Honours Stakeholders At Gala Night

The Women Community in Africa (WCA), a coalition of civil society groups that addresses social issues, especially those that affect women and children in communities, has given… Read more »

Nigeria: AWC, Nsuk Graduate 20 in Women Development Studies

The African Women Conference (AWC) in collaboration with the Centre for Gender Studies of the Nasarawa State University , Keffi (NSUK) has graduated the first cohort of 20 women… Read more »

West Africa: Entrepreneurship As Gateway to West African Women's Financial Inclusion

Entrepreneurship has been identified as the "gateway to women's financial redemption," through an inclusive process that will unlock the potential of West African women in critical… Read more »

Nigeria: Constitution Review - Nass Mulls Legislative Dialogue to Enhance Women Political Participation

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that arrangements have been concluded by the National Assembly Constitution Review… Read more »

Nigeria: Ensure Women Inclusion in Politics, Activist Urges Tinubu

The chief executive officer of Women Radio, Toun Okewale Sonaiya, has urged President Bola Tinubu to lend his voice and political will towards ensuring the inclusion of women in… Read more »

Nigeria: Olowookere Lists Captain Afolabi,20 Others for U-17 Women's World Cup

Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos' roster for this year's FIFA U17 Women's World… Read more »

West Africa: Nigeria Loses 145 Women to Pregnancy, Childbirth Complications Daily - - Nphcda

An average of 145 women of childbearing age are lost daily to pregnancy and childbirth related complications. Read more »

Nigeria: Proposed Vat Reform - Implications for Equity and Gender Justice

Nigeria stands at the cusp of a significant fiscal transformation, one that promises to reshape the lives of millions, particularly those at the bottom of the socio-economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Kaduna Govt Unveils Women, Youth Peace Action Plans

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has unveiled two documents, the Women Peace and Security Action Plan (KAD-SAP WPS II) and Youth Peace and Security Action Plan (KAD-SAP YPS) aimed at… Read more »

Nigeria: 2.8m Children, Women in Bay States Need Urgent Nutrition Services - Unicef

UNICEF Chief of Borno Field Office, Dr. Tushar Rane, has said that approximately 2.8 million children under five, pregnant and lactating women in BAY (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe)… Read more »

Nigeria: NWFL Congratulates Edo Queens On Wafu-B Women's Champions League Success

The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has congratulated Edo Queens Football Club on their outstanding display at the 2024 WAFU-B Zonal Champions League qualifiers in Côte… Read more »

Nigeria: CS-Sunn, Others Laud Free Nutrition for Pregnant Women

The federal government has been commended for introducing free Multiple Micronutrients Supplementation (MMS) targeting pregnant women in the country. Read more »

Nigeria: Just-in - NYSC Directs Married Female Corps Members to Request Redeployment

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed prospective married female corps members who have been posted away from their husband's state of residence to request… Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Tinubu Empowers 1,000 Women Petty Traders in Kogi

Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Economic Empowerment programme for 1,000 women petty traders in Kogi State. Read more »

Nigeria: 21-Year-Old Female Student's Body Found in Refuse Dump

A 21-year-old student of Kwara State College of Health Technology, Offa, identified as Mojisola Awesu, has been reportedly killed by suspected ritualists in Ilorin, the state… Read more »

Nigeria: Libyan Driver Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 6 Nigerian Women

Libyan authorities have apprehended a driver in the Bishr area for attempting to smuggle six undocumented Nigerian women. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt Restates Commitment to Women, Youth Empowerment

The Kano State Head of Service, Abdullahi Musa, has reemphasised the state government's commitment to prioritising programs to empower women and youths. Read more »