Nigeria: Women, Whistleblowing, and the Architecture of Accountability

The intersection of gender, whistleblowing, and accountability is therefore not simply a social curiosity; it is central to modern governance. Read more »

Nigeria: Landlord Risks Five-Year Jail Term for Assaulting Female Tenant in Akwa Ibom

The arrest of a landlord accused of brutalising his tenant has spotlighted a state law prescribing up to five years' imprisonment for inflicting physical injury. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Man Over $550,000 Scam Targeting American Woman - Official

Police said the suspect impersonated top officials to defraud the woman. Read more »

Nigeria: Woman On Trial for Alleged Drug Peddling Collapses, Dies in Court

The woman had been on trial after she was arrested by the NDLEA in January for alleged peddling of hard drugs. Read more »

Nigeria: Ebonyi Stakeholders Adopt Unified GBV Referral Framework

The stakeholders also resolved to conduct regular training for relevant actors to ensure effective, survivor-centred responses and improve the capacity of institutions handling GBV… Read more »

Nigeria: NHRC Seeks Justice for Ebonyi Woman Allegedly Murdered Over Inheritance

The late Ms Onu was reportedly murdered and burnt beyond recognition in December 2021 by her cousin over property dispute. Read more »

Nigeria: Experts Call for Gender-Inclusive Reforms to Boost Nigeria's Economic Growth

Stakeholders warn that persistent gender gaps in finance, employment, and leadership are limiting Nigeria's economic growth and call for targeted reforms to drive inclusive… Read more »

Nigeria: Bayelsa First Lady Reacts to Allegation of Failed Promises to Assaulted Woman

The Bayelsa First Lady was accused of failing to fulfil scholarship promises and justice for Nancy Wilfred, who was assaulted and stripped by four girls in the state in August last… Read more »

Nigeria: A Festival or a Culture of Rape?

Until something changes, the next Ozoro is already forming, and the conditions that enable men to harm without consequence remain firmly in place. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Committee Submits Report, Proposes 30 Percent Representation for Women, 20 Percent for Youth

The committee says the report highlights the committee's work, innovation and key departures from the party's original constitutional framework. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Rolls Out New HIV Prevention Injection, Restricts Use for Pregnant Women

The rollout, which will begin in eight states - Anambra, Ebonyi, Gombe, Kwara, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)- is part of efforts to expand… Read more »

Nigeria: Water Crisis Deepens Gender Inequality in Akwa Ibom, Cross River - Group

"Where water flows, equality grows. But in many of our communities in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, clean and safe water does not flow, and inequality persists." Read more »

Nigeria: Delta Mass Rape - Women Group Calls for Independent Panel of Inquiry

The Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women has petitioned the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, over the violent assaults on women during a local festival in… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Faces Shake-Up As FIFA Mandates Female Coaches in Women's Teams

FIFA has introduced a new regulation requiring female representation in coaching and technical roles for all women's teams, a move expected to reshape structures in countries like… Read more »

Nigeria: NAFDAC Alerts Nigerians to Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug Phesgo in Nigeria

The company further revealed that batch number B2346B16 has been linked to at least four confirmed counterfeit cases across multiple countries, including Nigeria, Turkey and the… Read more »

Nigeria: Give to Gain - Boi's Game-Changing Initiatives to Empower Women, Boost the Economy

BOI is actively supporting women empowerment through targeted financing, strategic partnerships, and innovative programmes that unlock the potential of women-led enterprises. Read more »

Nigeria: Iwd - FCTA Provides Free Surgery, Support for Women in Kuje Hospital

According to the statement, the intervention was announced during a visit by Ms Fasawe to the hospital on Sunday, which it said is in line with the policy of the Federal Ministry… Read more »

Nigeria: IWD 2026 - Lola Fani-Kayode, Amaka Igwe, Funke Akindele, 17 Other Women Who Built Nollywood (Part 1)

From the experimental theatre of the 1960s and 1970s to the VHS-driven home-video boom of the 1990s and the streaming-era global expansion, women have been at the centre of… Read more »

Nigeria: International Day of Women Judges - NHRC Seeks More Female Representation On the Bench

The NHRC noted that despite global progress, women remained underrepresented in many judicial institutions, particularly at the leadership level. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Removes Akpoti-Uduaghan From UN Women's Event Delegation, Replaces Her With Male Senator

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan was removed from Nigeria's delegation list and replaced by a male senator, Adeniyi Adegbonmire, despite the event focusing on women's issues. Read more »

Nigeria: Only 6% of Nigerian Women Screened for Breast Cancer - Report

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the country, with rising incidences and a high mortality rate. Read more »

Nigeria: Teenage Pregnancy Highest in Northern Nigeria - - Report

It showed 32 per cent of girls aged 15-19 in Kebbi had been pregnant, followed by Zamfara and Kaduna at 30 per cent each, while Lagos and Edo recorded about three per cent. Read more »

Nigeria: International Women's Day - NHRC, CISLAC Urge More Women Representation in Governance, Politics

Despite Nigeria having a population of over 104 million women, their presence in governance remains extremely limited. Read more »

Nigeria: International Women's Day - Group Calls for Action to Address Inequalities Affecting Women, Girls

International Women's Day is observed every year on 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women while also advocating for gender… Read more »

Nigeria: D'Tigress Unveil Final Squad for Women's World Cup Qualifiers

For a team that has rewritten the script of African women's basketball in recent years, the selection carries the weight of both legacy and expectation Read more »