June 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Women and Religious Extremism - Deborah Yakubu, Murdered - Rhoda Jatau, Imprisoned
The Bauchi state authorities should release Rhoda Jatau from prison and drop all charges against her, as a matter of urgency. Her continued imprisonment is a stain on Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: Militants Kill 25 Farmers, Abduct Women, Girls in Niger Communities
The attack reportedly took place on Friday in five villages. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Senate Passes Bill to Mandate Teaching of Sexual, Gender-Based Violence in Schools
The Senate said compulsory inclusion of the SGBV in school curriculum will expose secondary students to dangers involved in committing the act. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Nigeria: APC Women Leaders, Others Kidnapped On Kaduna Highway
The women were returning from the inauguration of the new governor of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Gender Equality Bill Passes Second Reading At Senate
The bill was introduced in the Senate in 2021 but was frustrated by some senators who objected that it is against the Islamic perspective and socio-cultural norms. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Nigeria: Eights Years in Office, Buhari Failed to Deliver Promises On Gender Equality
Various reports on the gender equality index have consistently ranked Nigeria extremely low both globally and in Africa. Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Women Decision-Makers Can Improve Conservation and Agriculture, Study Shows
The findings complement a growing body of research that highlights the important influence women can have in effective and efficient management of both natural resources and… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Nigeria: Buhari Administration's Scorecard On Tackling Gender-Based Violence
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
Nigeria: Gender-Based Violence Worsened Under Buhari Despite President's Limited Efforts
One of President Buhari's campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed office, was that he would "ensure the rights of women are protected… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Nigeria: Govt Approves Nigeria's New Women Economic Empowerment Policy
It is a legacy that Mr President is leaving behind by approving this Woman Economic Empowerment to help get women into the mainstream of financial plans..." Read more »
May 23, 2023
Nigeria: PRNigeria Women Win PR Awards in Zambia
The campaign demonstrated how female interns and staff in the organisation were trained and tasked with advocacies that promote inter-ethnic relations, national unity, good… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Nigeria: APC Misses Opportunity to Include a Woman in Nigeria's Leadership
If the APC gets its way in parliament as expected, it would mean that all the top leadership positions in Nigeria (heads and deputies of the three arms of government including the… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Nigeria: Women in Agriculture - How I Grow Vegetables Using Climate-Smart Method - Farmer Simi
Oluwadarasimi Adedapo, also known as Farmer Simi, is a soilless farmer in Ogun state, and a student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Read more »
May 11, 2023
Nigeria: Anambra Women Protest Against Harmful Widowhood Practices
The women demand the stoppage of the ritual where widows were forced to drink from the water with which their late husband's corpse was bathed preparatory to a burial. Read more »
May 09, 2023
Nigeria: I Want to Be Speaker or Deputy Speaker but Nothing Less - Onuoha, the Only Female in the Race
Miriam Onuoha from Okigwe North Federal Constituency of Imo State is the only female aspirant for the position of Speaker of the Nigerian House of Representatives. Read more »
May 05, 2023
Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Gets Safe Space for GBV Survivors
"We are determined in the fight against any forms of violence meted out to women and girls in the state." Read more »
May 04, 2023
Nigeria: Whistleblowing As a Strategy for Tackling Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria
Repeatedly, studies have shown that there is a rising incidence of gender-based violence in different forms in Nigeria. These include sexual harassment, rape, physical violence,… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Federal Lawmaker-Elect Denies Hitting Hawker, Assaulting Woman
Tunji Akinosi said contrary to the claims in the video, it was the hawker who brushed his car. Read more »
April 25, 2023
Nigeria: Aisha Buhari Thanks Nigerian Women, Diplomatic Corps for 'Successful Tenure'
She also used the occasion to appreciate development partners, wives of governors and service chiefs for their support of the success of her Aisha Buhari Foundation. Read more »
April 20, 2023
Nigeria: Why Binani's Defeat Is Another Missed Opportunity for Nigerian Women
No woman has been elected a state governor in Nigeria and Binani hoped to break that barrier. Read more »
April 12, 2023
Nigeria: Report Reveals Sharp Gender Disparity in Top Positions of Legal Profession
The report focuses on gender disparity in the legal profession in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Poll - Female Aspirant Joins Guber Race
Atule Ahmadu-Afolabi is running on the platform of the Labour Party. Read more »
April 09, 2023
Nigeria: Delta Govt Clears Air On Reported 'Deportation' of Anambra Woman
The Anambra government had earlier claimed the woman was 'repatriated' from Delta State to Anambra State for engaging in street begging. Read more »
April 02, 2023
Nigeria: Terrorists Abduct Female University Students in Fresh Attack in Zamfara
The students were abducted from an off-campus hostel close to the university. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Launches Online Platform to Report Gender-Based Violence
Kuram, which translates to "keep me safe" in Tiv, was launched recently in Abuja. Read more »