Nigeria: Paris 2024 - Nigeria's Adekuoroye Suffers Heartbreaking Quarterfinal Loss in Women's Wrestling

Adekuoroye had earlier shown promise by winning her second-round bout against Fouzia Aouissi via Victory by Injury (VIN) Read more »

Nigeria: 2024 Nigeria Women's Football League Championship Set to Hold in Calabar

The top two teams will be promoted to the NWFL Premiership, while two teams will be relegated to the third division of the women's league in Nigeria.. Read more »

Nigeria: Ladi Olorunyomi - Thrice Detained By Generals, Exile Was Only Option

Her longest spell in detention was in the notorious cells of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DMI), in Apapa, Lagos, where some detainees never left alive. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Four Police Operatives, Woman in Fresh Attack in South-East

The police have confirmed the killing. Read more »

Nigeria: National Assembly Promises Speedy Passage of Women-Inclusion Bills

Mr Akpabio said that promoting gender-responsive legislation and budgeting was an expression of genuine commitment to gender mainstreaming. Read more »

Africa: Nigeria Behind With Women's Political Representation in Africa - UN

"With just about 4 per cent of women elected to the National Assembly and only seven women in the forty-five member cabinet, Nigeria is not doing well on the continental ranking." Read more »

Nigeria: Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading

The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »

Nigeria: Breaking - Bill to Create Extra 74 Seats for Women in Parliament Passes Second Reading

The bill, among others, proposes to amend Sections 48 and 49 of the Constitution to provide one special seat reserved exclusively for women in the Senate and House of… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Speak On Reported Attempt to Harvest Organs of Two Women

A video clip surfaced online recently showing the two women reportedly tied in a hotel room by some unidentified men who allegedly wanted to harvest their organs. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Operatives to Face Disciplinary Panel Over Alleged Assault of Woman

The EFCC disciplinary panel will investigate the two officers for allegedly assaulting a woman during an arrest operation and make recommendations. Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Chairman Orders Arrest of Officers for Assaulting Woman During Hotel Raid

The EFCC chair ordered the operatives' arrest after a video clip capturing some of their activities during their raid on the Lagos hotel went viral on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: 113 Countries Yet to Have Woman Head of State, Says UN Women

The UN Women says electing and appointing women in leadership positions signals strong political will for gender equality and demonstrates a collective commitment to tackling the… Read more »

Nigeria: 950,000 Women At Risk of Maternal Deaths in Zamfara - Commissioner

The commissioner noted that northern Nigeria, including Zamfara State, had a record of 70 per cent of maternal deaths in Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: How $500m 'Nigeria for Women Project' Will Boost Fish Export - Minister

The 'Nigeria for Women Project' project is designed to help ensure better economic opportunities for women, essential for addressing gender inequality. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Appointed Into Board of Philanthropy Group for Children

The organisation said Ms Olusola is expected to provide its team strategic guidance and support to shape initiatives that drive positive outcomes for children. Read more »

Nigeria: Governors' Interventions for Women in Nigeria

Achieving gender inclusion and women's empowerment is crucial for the development of Nigeria. Read more »

Nigeria: Ast Awards N10m to Iws As Widows' Grant to Mark 2024 Int'l Widows Day

In commemoration of the 2024 International Widows' Day, the Abdul Samad Rabiu for Africa (ASR Africa) presents a N10 million naira grant to the International Women's Society (IWS)… Read more »

Nigeria: IGP Orders Probe Into Death of Suspected Kidnapper of Two Women

The two women were said to have visited the suspect allegedly kidnapped them on 27 April in Aba, Abia State. Read more »

Nigeria: Rural Women Bear the Brunt of Nigeria's Worsening Healthcare Crisis

Many health centres in rural Nigerian communities lack adequate personnel and equipment. Read more »

Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Movie 'Deafening Silence' Premieres in Lagos

"If every family watches the movie and discusses the role of women in society and the unacceptability of violence, we are making a huge difference." Read more »

Nigeria: Afe Babalola Hospital Offers Discounted Surgeries, Free Healthcare to Women, Children

The hospital's Medical Director lamented that the lack of a functional airport, bad roads leading to the state, and insecurity have caused a significant reduction in the number of… Read more »

Nigeria: Lagos CSOs Converge to Discuss Domestication of Women's Economic Empowerment Policy (Live Updates)

One year after its launch, most states have yet to domesticate Nigeria's Women's Economic Empowerment Policy. Read more »

Nigeria: Meet Lillian Jean Williams, British Woman Who Wrote 'Nigeria We Hail Thee' (Full Lyrics)

'Nigeria, We Hail Thee' was first adopted from independence in 1960 until 1978, when it was dropped in 1978 by the then-military administration of Olusegun Obasanjo. Read more »

Nigeria: Menstrual Disorders - Inside the World of Pains, Pangs of Nigerian Women

Health experts said when menstrual disorders are poorly managed, the health risk can be very dangerous. Read more »

Nigeria: Rising Cost of Sanitary Pads Impedes Menstrual Hygiene Among Nigerian Women

Advocates say the challenges faced by menstruating Nigerian women are multi-faceted and demand a comprehensive menstrual health policy by the Nigerian government. Read more »