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 »

Nigeria: How Terrorists Killed 6, Abducted Nearly 200, Raped Women in Niger Village

During the Sunday attack, the monarch of the village, Idris Barde, and his wife were abducted Read more »

Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Woman for Naira Abuse in Gombe

EFCC says the woman was arrested in Gombe following "intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event". Read more »

Nigeria: Women Radio Centre Trains Female Journalists in Investigation, Gender-Based Reporting

The three-day training, now in its third edition and supported by the MacArthur Foundation, equipped the selected female journalists with tools to carry out investigative reports… Read more »

Nigeria: UK's Watching Debates On State Police, Gender Inclusivity, Others - British Envoy

"And I'm sure there are other distinguished senators or principal office holders who may want to weigh in. But we are watching your debate about issues like state police, issues… Read more »

Nigeria: Remi Tinubu Recieves First Nigerian Female Graduate of British Military Academy

The first lady, who noted the sterling performances of 24-year-old Oluchi Owowoh, a second lieutenant, said the officer is a good example of the great feats Nigerian youth can… Read more »

Nigeria: Why I'm Still in Love With Shade, 25 Years After - Razaq Okoya

Shade married Mr Okoya in 1999 when she was 21, while he was 59. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Woman Breaks Guinness World Record With Longest Interview Marathon

Since June 2023 when Hilda Baci, the Nigerian Jollof Queen achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest cook-a-thon, many Nigerians have been making attempts at setting or… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Lecturer Caught Attempting to Sexually Assault Female Student

The university management has confirmed the development. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldier Who Killed Woman in Enugu Not Repentant Boko Haram Terrorist - Army

The army has never enlisted Boko Haram members to its strength. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Confirms Soldier's Murder of Woman in Enugu Barracks

The army said the soldier accused of the murder of the woman has been arrested. Read more »

Nigeria: Two Years After Judgement, Women Task Tinubu On 35% Affirmative Action

Since the ruling, governments at various levels have failed to implement the policy by not meeting the 35 per cent women inclusion quota. Read more »

Nigeria: Group Stages Walk Against Femicide, Submits Draft Bill to Lagos Assembly

Femicide is regarded as "the most brutal and extreme manifestation of violence against women and girls". Read more »

Nigeria: Only 6% of Nigerian Women Access Credit - Group

Access to formal finance remains a challenge in Nigeria Read more »

Nigeria: APC Suspends Women Leader for Attacking Kaduna Governor Over El-Rufai

Kaduna APC Women Leader strongly rebuked Mr Sani for his remarks, recalling how Mr El-Rufai helped him to become governor Picture: Maryam Suleiman/Uba Sani and El-Rufai Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »