March 24
Senegal: Senegalese Go to Polls Amid Large Turnout of Women Voters
Election in Senegal is underway. A large proportion of voters are women who arrived in groups. Read more »
March 19
Ghana/Nigeria: African Games - Nigeria to Battle Ghana in Women's Football Final
The Falconets have scored eight goals without conceding en route to a second consecutive African Games final Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: Centre Urges Rivers to Implement Action Plan On Gender, Climate Change
A Rivers-based advocacy group, the Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre has urged the Rivers Government to implement the National Action Plan on Gender and Climate… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Why I Married Regina Daniels - Ned Nwoko
Despite a significant age gap, Ned Nwoko tied the knot with Regina Daniels in May 2019 in Aniocha Local Government Area, Delta State. Read more »
March 13
Nigeria: IWD 2024 - Club Recognises Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Tiwa Savage, Others With Special Jerseys
The club, which prides itself in championing women's empowerment and inclusion, broke away from its usual tradition. Read more »
March 11
Nigeria: Coalition Holds Solidarity Walk for Chioma Okoli On Tuesday
"The walk, tagged, #IStandWithChiomaOkoli, will set off from Kadiri street, off Oregun road, Ikeja, Lagos by 8 a.m.," the organisers said. Read more »
March 08
Nigeria: IWD - Nigeria's First Lady Says Investing in Women Key to Nation Building
Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the need to invest in women as a pathway to building progress in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: #IWD2024 - Women With Disabilities Highlight Their Plights, Proffer Solutions
Women and girls with disabilities face compounded challenges due to the intersection of gender inequality and disability, leading to heightened vulnerability to violence, social… Read more »
Nigeria: International Women's Day - Tinubu Celebrates Nigerian Women, Unveils Empowerment Initiatives
The President acknowledged the women's "indispensable contributions to the nation's progress". Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: Special Report - Rape Victims Demand Justice As Kano Fails to Domesticate Important Laws
PREMIUM TIMES reports on a rising trend of rape in Kano, the obstacles to justice for victims and the efforts being made by state and non-state actors to check the menace. Read more »
March 01
Nigeria: Gender Matters Across Nigeria (March 2024 Edition)
SGBV cases are on the rise in many parts of Nigeria including Kano, Katsina and Abuja. Read more »
February 28
Nigeria: New Report Reviews Gender Responsiveness of Education Sector Plans in Nigerian States
dRPC researchers said the review was aimed to determine the explanatory powers of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) gender responsiveness theory of change related to… Read more »
February 22
Nigeria: Special Report - SGBV Worsens in Kano - Victims, Advocates Proffer Solution
A report has revealed that gender-based violence has reached unsettling heights in Kano State, prompting a critical examination of the underlying causes. Read more »
February 03
Nigeria: Re-Run - Large Turnout of Women Voters Recorded in Bauchi
Voting commenced early in most polling centres with large turnout of women in the re-run for some Bauchi State House Assembly constituencies. Read more »
February 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Women Eat More Dog Meat Than Men - Wildlife Expert
He mentioned three states in Nigeria which he said are top consumers of dog meat. Read more »
Nigeria: Groups Decry Arrest of 30 Women Protesting Jusgement On Nasarawa Governorship Poll
The police in Nasarawa State, on 20 January arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Governor… Read more »
January 29
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman, Pelumi Nubi, Set to Solo Drive From London to Nigeria
Ms Nubi will traverse 17 countries in two months and explore every city and country. Read more »
December 28, 2023
Nigeria: Outrage as Tinubu's 2024 Budget Slashes Women's Funding by 82%
According to the group, the allocation in the 2024 proposed budget for WEE is the lowest since 2019. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Nigeria: 2024 Budget - Again, Nigeria Govt Fails to Prioritise Family Planning
Although the allocation to FP in 2024 is better than the last four years, the low budgetary allocation raises concerns about Nigeria's ability to meet the FP2030 targets. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Nigeria: Minister Denies Saying Women Shouldn't Pay Tax
"The minister did not canvass for women not to pay tax because as a law-abiding citizen and a major stakeholder in the Nigerian project, she strongly embraces the fact that there… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Nigeria: Assault On Women Alien to Akwa Ibom Culture - Gov Eno
The governor condemned the assault on a woman in Uyo by her lawyer husband, Ekere Ebong. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Nigeria: Why We'll Not Participate in Advocacy, Enlightenment Campaigns - Women Affairs Minister
Mrs Kennedy-Ohanenye said millions of dollars are spent on ''speaking English and travelling'' with nothing to gain from such activities. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Nigeria: #CAFAwards2023 - Nigeria's Chiamaka Nnadozie Wins Women's Goalkeeper of the Year Award
Nnadozie's remarkable year included impressive performances for both club and country. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Nigeria: Female Aspirant Declares Intention to Contest in Edo 2024 Governorship
She promised to improve on the ease of doing business in Edo if voted into power. Read more »
November 24, 2023
Nigeria: COP28 - Kaduna Women Stage Street Rally for Climate Justice
The organisers of the Kaduna rally said the goal was to ask for climate justice for women and affirmative representation at COP28. Read more »