Nigeria: Zenith Bank Hosts 2026 International Women's Day Seminar Themed 'Take It, You Own It'

The subject matter of the seminar aligns with the global theme 'Give to Gain" which underscores the principle that sustainable progress is achieved when individuals and… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S.-Based Nigerian Professor Premieres Documentary On 'Women of Fuji' in Lagos

"In this episode of The Fuji Documentary, we turn our attention to the place of women in Fuji. Fuji goes beyond the conventional frames of entertainment to include a wide range of… Read more »

Nigeria: Women Enjoy Only Two-Thirds of Men's Legal Rights Despite Reforms - Report

The findings are contained in the latest Women, Business and the Law report released on Tuesday. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Arrest Nigerian Woman, Son for Traditional Religious Practices - Amnesty

'This is a clear case of religious persecution and corruption. This is unacceptable.' Read more »

Nigeria: First Lady Distributes Sanitary Pads to Abia Schoolgirls

"In many communities, young girls miss school and women experience discomfort and shame because of myths and misinformation about menstruation." Read more »

Nigeria: Smoking, Alcohol Raise Women's Risk of Hpv Infection, Cervical Cancer - Nimr

The researchers, citing a study conducted at the institute and titled Human Papillomavirus Molecular Detection and Genotyping Studies said their findings show a strong link between… Read more »

Nigeria: Otti Inaugurates Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Aba

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the centre was established by the Abia Government in collaboration with the European Union-funded Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme. Read more »

Nigeria: 'I Can Order Army to Arrest IGP,' Judge Warns, As Woman Presses Contempt Charges

She issued the warning during a hearing in the contempt proceedings instituted by Nnenna Anozie, whose husband, John Anozie, has not been seen after some police officers abducted… Read more »

Nigeria: Ford Foundation President Visits Nigeria, Engages Traditional Rulers On Gender-Based Violence

"Coming to Nigeria matters enormously. Our relationship with this country has been one of the most important in the history of the Ford Foundation." Read more »

Nigeria: 70 Million Nigerian Women, Girls May Face AI-Facilitated Online Abuse By 2030 - Report

Gatefield based its projections on Nigeria's rapid internet growth, observed patterns of online harm, and the scaling effect of generative AI technologies. Read more »

Nigeria: Policy Failures, Not Medical Limits, Driving Nigeria's Cancer Deaths Among Women - Report

The report finds that Nigeria's health system largely responds only after cancer has advanced, driving up treatment costs and worsening outcomes. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Attack Kwara Community, Kills Many, Abducts Women, Children

As of Wednesday evening, the death toll has continued to rise, with search teams still recovering bodies. Read more »

Nigeria: Five Months After Warning Letter, Boko Haram Attacks Kwara Community, Kills 170, Abducts Women and Children

As of Wednesday evening, the death toll had risen to 170, with search teams still recovering bodies. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Faith and Traditional Leaders Are Essential to Ending Gender-Based Violence

On the eve of this historic conference, we say to funders and practitioners addressing GBV: let's scale up efforts to leverage the power of faith and traditional leaders to stop… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Clarifies Position On 2026 Wafcon Hosting

In a media statement, the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture addressed remarks previously made by the Deputy Minister at the Hollywoodbets Super League Awards Read more »

Nigeria: Ogun, World Bank Invest ₦5bn On Women Empowerment, Economic Recovery - - Gov Abiodun

The governor made this known on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from the World Bank Group, led by its Vice President, Ms Galina Vincelette Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria, Türkiye Sign MOU to Boost Welfare of Women, Children

The partnership is expected to strengthen safeguarding frameworks and promote healthier childhood development nationwide. Read more »

Nigeria: When I Married El-Rufai, I Did Not Expect Polygamous Marriage - Hadiza

She said the marriage later metamorphosed into a polygamous one, with her husband marrying additional wives. Read more »

Nigeria: Reserved Seats for Women Bill and the Fierce Urgency of Now!

The clock is ticking. The 2027 cycle is already casting its shadow. It is time to move from the politics of "someday" to the justice of "now." Read more »

Nigeria: Governor Radda Empowers 1,000 Adolescent Girls With Starter Packs

The beneficiaries, drawn from Kaita, Funtua, Matazu, Charanchi, Dutsi, Baure, Kurfi and Mani Local Government Areas, received their certificates and working tools at the Graduation… Read more »

Nigeria: Who's Afraid of Madam Governor?

The real question, then, is not whether women are ready for power. It is whether Nigeria is ready to stop pretending that exclusion is excellence. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Govt Probes Death of Woman Over Alleged Surgical Negligence

A pair of surgical scissors had been left inside her abdomen during surgery in September. Read more »

Nigeria: Trending - 'We Have the Same Taste in Women,' Gov Adeleke Says At Son's Wedding

He also recalled moments when Gbolahan brought different women home and how he often advised him on what he believed was not his "spec." Read more »

Nigeria: Group Launches Scholarship for 30 Female Medical Students to Address Nigeria's Gender Health Gap

The founder noted that the initiative was created in response to long-standing gaps in how women's health needs are understood, researched and prioritised in policy and investment. Read more »

Nigeria: Crowd Violence - NWFL Imposes Heavy Sanctions On Ibom Angels After Mayhem in Uyo

In Uyo, lines were crossed. In response, the NWFL has chosen authority over appeasement, order over chaos Read more »