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 »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Climate Change - an Urgent Threat to Pregnant Women and Children
The document is titled Protecting maternal, newborn and child health from the impacts of climate change. Read more »
November 17, 2023
Nigeria: FCT Senator, Ireti Kingibe, Wants More Women Recruited Into Security Agencies
Mrs Kingibe said including women in all spheres of governance would guarantee their inclusion politically and security-wise. Read more »
November 09, 2023
Nigeria: Election - Women Protest in Bayelsa, Call for Removal of Police Commissioner
"We have heard your agitations, and we will ensure a peaceful conduct of the exercise before and after." Read more »
November 03, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Women Run Announces Innovations Ahead of Eighth Edition
The 2023 edition of the Lagos Women Run will be held on Saturday, 11 November, with the start point at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square Read more »
November 01, 2023
Nigeria: Female Students Rescued From Bandits in Zamfara Receive Money From Govt - Official
A Zamfara State commissioner says the students received the money from the federal government through the Federal Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Media Unfair, Biased in Reporting Women in Appointive Positions - Report
The report explains how the media describe and present the strengths, skills, and competence of women and men in appointive positions. Read more »
Nigeria: How We Were Tricked Into Prostitution - Women Rescued By Anambra Govt
Two of the rescued women are underage girls, according to a government official. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Nigeria: dRPC, Align Release Report On Gender Norms, Narratives On Women Officials in Nigeria
The report addresses notable gaps in existing literature by focusing on women holding appointive and non-elective roles. Read more »
October 25, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian University Suspends Examination Over Rape of Female Students
The Registrar of the university, Ajiroba Oke, confirmed the development to PREMIUM TIMES on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: 'We're Losing Our Husbands,' Igbo Women Demand End to Insecurity in South-East
"Nothing seems normal anymore." Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ranks 16th World's Worst Country to Live for Women
The report also attributed the decline in women's representation in the National Assembly to the growing political violence against women in Nigeria. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Battling Kidney Disease Cries for Help
The life of 47-year-old Mrs Ugbede took an unexpected turn when she began experiencing unusual symptoms. Read more »
October 11, 2023
Nigeria: How Nigeria's New Women Affairs Minister Hopes to Achieve Empowerment, Gender Violence Goals
The minister's presentation of the communique at the end of the 23rd National Council on Women Affairs in Calabar, on 22 August, was the first opportunity to voice over her vision. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Liberia: LiberiaDecides'23 - Election Umpire Speaks On Women, Youth Participation
Liberia is ranked 156 of 162 countries on the Gender Inequality Index and 163 out of 185 countries on the ranking of women in national parliaments. Read more »
October 09, 2023
Nigeria: Ex-NFF Vice President Predicts Bright Women's Football Future in Nigeria, Drums Support for New NWFL Board
Akinwunmi welcomed the seemingly high level of interest men are beginning to develop in the women's game in Nigeria. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Nigeria: Fiba Women's Olympic Qualifiers - d'Tigress Set for Battle Against Usa, Belgium
D'Tigress will battle Belgium, the USA, and Senegal for a spot in the Paris Olympics. Read more »
October 04, 2023
Nigeria: Woman Jailed for Trafficking 12 Girls Abroad for Sexual Exploitation
The judge also imposed a fine of N24 million on the 62-year-old convict. Read more »