Nigeria: NGO Demands Strict Laws for Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

The Women Supporting Women Network (WSWN) has called on the Nigerian Federal government and other governments to enforce strict laws to end digital and all forms of violence… Read more »

Nigeria: 16-Day Activism - Mama Centre, ASF Nigeria Warn Against Social Media Risks to Adolescents

To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Mothers And Marginalised Advocacy Centre (MAMA Centre), in collaboration with Avocats Sans Frontiers (ASF)… Read more »

Nigeria: African Youths Tackle Digital Violence Against Women, Girls

Young people across sub-Saharan Africa are driving a powerful wave of online advocacy as the 2025 "UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls" campaign gains… Read more »

Nigeria: Keep Pursuing Your Education, Governor Idris Tells Freed Kebbi Schoolgrils

The Kebbi State governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has urged the 24 freed schoolgrils of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Danko Wasagu local government area of the… Read more »

Nigeria: 'What Men Don't Do, Women Do Better', Sheikh Gumi Hails Kogi Central Senator Natasha

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has hailed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, for her developmental… Read more »

Nigeria: Kwara Begins Disbursement of N40,000 for 32,420 Female Students

The Kwara State government has flagged off the disbursement of N40,000 conditional cash transfers as support for 32,420 female students of public secondary schools in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Implored to Shun 'Queen Bee Syndrome'

Women in the professional world have been encouraged to eschew rivalry and collaborate to avoid the 'Queen Bee Syndrome'. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Unveils Campus Story Initiative to Fight Sexual Harassment

The Women and Children Education Foundation (WOMCEF) has launched the Campus Story Initiative, a groundbreaking programme aimed at tackling sexual harassment in Nigerian… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Launches Committee to Scale Up Women's Empowerment Programme

The federal government on Tuesday inaugurated the Federal Technical Committee (FTC) for the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up (NFWP-SU), a move aimed at expanding economic… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Projects - Buni, Zulum, Fintiri Meet World Bank On Partnership

Yobe State Governor Hon. (Dr) Mai Mala Buni along with his Borno and Adamawa State counterparts, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and Umaru Fintiri, respectively, yesterday, deliberated… Read more »

Nigeria: Bowen University's Female Graduand Makes Historic 5.0/5.0 Cgpa

Lotechukwu Isioma Ikpo, a female student of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, has graduated with a historic result in the institution - being the first-ever graduate with a… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos Women Run - 2025 Expo'll Be Unique - Folami

As the 2025 Lagos Women Run gathers momentum, plans are in top gear to make the EXPO of the project special. Read more »

Nigeria: Why I Write About Black Women, Afro Diaspora Experiences - Åkerström

Award-winning Photographer, Travel writer and Author of 'Bitter Honey' 'In Every Mirror She Is Black' and 'Everything Is Not Enough', Fola Akinmade Åkerström, has… Read more »

Nigeria: Civil Society Seeks Equal Political Participation for Women in Kogi

The Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with the Nigeria Civil Society Room, has called on all stakeholders to bridge the democratic gap and ensure full and… Read more »

Nigeria: Foundation Marks Anniversary With Widows' Empowerment

The Chinwe Bode-Akinwande (CBA) Foundation has marked its 10th anniversary with a high-impact conference aimed at addressing the systemic challenges faced by widows and exploring… Read more »

Nigeria: At Banjul Meeting, Nigeria's First Lady Seeks Stronger Ties to Tackle Women's Health Gaps

The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Remi Tinubu, has said that robust and positive collaborations and partnerships are viable sources of hope to families across Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Govt, Religious Leaders Demand Action Against Gender-Based Violence

The federal government, through the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and civil society partners, has called for a… Read more »

Nigeria: FGM Is Human Rights Issue Affecting Girl-Child, Women - UNICEF

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has described Female Genital Mutilation (FMG) as a human rights challenge that must be put to an end. Read more »

Nigeria: Citad Urges Kano Clerics to Champion Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has called on religious leaders in Kano State to speak out boldly against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and… Read more »

Nigeria: Women's Groups Take Nigerian Senate to UN Over Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension

A powerful coalition of Nigerian women's rights organisations has taken the battle over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to the United Nations, accusing the… Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Remi Tinubu's Name Will Be Written in Gold - VP Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has extolled the virtues of the First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, describing her as a woman whose name will be written in gold in the history of… Read more »

Nigeria: Kidnapped Katsina Pregnant Woman Still in Captivity 16 Days After

It is now 16 days since gunmen abducted Anas Ahmed, his heavily pregnant wife Halima, and their two-year-old daughter Jidda from Canada Quarters in Katsina metropolis, and their… Read more »

Nigeria: Centre Condemns Alleged 'Sinister Plot' Against Women's Affairs Minister

The Centre for Accountability and Public Engagement (CAPE) has declared its support for the minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, following protests recently… Read more »

Nigeria: 31 Percent Nigerian Women Suffer Sexual, Physical Violence - - Minister

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim on Wednesday disclosed that about 31 percent of Nigerian women between the ages of 15 and 49… Read more »

Nigeria: Women, Youth Mentor Gets Doctorate Degree At 30

The president of the Women Mentorship Forum (WMF), Ebosetale Okhueleigbe, has earned a Doctorate Degree in Philosophy from an institution in the United States (US) at 30. Read more »