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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Nigeria: Groups Urge Govt to Implement Its Women Empowerment Policy

The group urged the president to consider the implementation of the policy as a national strategy to "unlock the potential" of Nigerian women and ensure national growth and… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Release Woman Arrested Over Social Media Comment On Tomato Paste

Many Nigerians, including Amnesty International Nigeria, had condemned the woman's arrest. Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty Demands Release of Woman Arrested Over Comment On Tomato Paste

The woman's arrest was instigated by the manufacturer of the tomato paste, Erisco Foods Limited, who accused her of intentionally making the post "to mislead our esteemed customers… Read more »

Nigeria: The Many Battles of Market Women of Lagos (1931-32)

One of the memorable encounters was between the women of Ereko Market and Mr Rumens, the Secretary to Council. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Affairs Ministry Plans Court for Sexual, Gender-Based (SGBV) Cases

Mrs Kennedy-Ohaneye says the women affairs ministry is setting up cooperative societies to empower women. Read more »

Nigeria: Survivor Recounts How Boko Haram Kidnapped 110 Female Pupils From Dapchi School

A pupil abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents said she still dreams of the chaos and the flying bullets. Read more »

Nigeria: Senate Demands Immediate Rescue of Abducted Female Varsity Students in Zamfara

The students were abducted by suspected bandits on Friday. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Directs Security Agencies to Rescue Remaining Female Students Abducted At Nigerian University

Mr Tinubu said there was no moral justification for such a heinous act against innocent victims whose only "offence" was their pursuit of quality education. Read more »

Nigeria: After Pressure From Women Groups, Minister Apologises Over Comments On Unical Sex Scandal

Her action followed an open letter from a Woman's Rights Movement of over 500 activists, practitioners, professionals, and NGOs known as Womanifesto. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Women Minister Threatens 'To Jail' Liars in University's Sex Scandal Probe

"Whoever lies in this Calabar sexual case will go to jail. I will personally make sure that all involved in this shameful act shall be prosecuted and jailed. I am pleading with… Read more »

Nigeria: Political Inclusion - WFD Asks National Assembly to Introduce Laws On Quotas for Women, PWDs

WFD recommended that the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) should impress on the legislators to create laws that will use both incentives and… Read more »

Nigeria: SDGs - How Two Million Mothers, Babies Could Be Saved By 2030 - Gates Foundation

Co-authored by Melinda French Gates and Bill Gates, the report shows that since 2016, progress in reducing global maternal mortality has stalled. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Ministry Awards dRPC for Promoting Women's Economic Empowerment

The Minister noted that dRPC has equally supported the ministry through the launch of the Women's Economic Empowerment policy, released shortly before the end of the former… Read more »

Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Nigeria Finishes Sixth Position

Nigeria lost to Algeria 1-3 (18-25, 13-25, 25-23, 17-25) in the 5th to 6th classification match at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports Yaoundé on Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Gender Gap - Group Calls for Review of Strategy On Achieving Women Inclusion in Electoral Process

"The outcome of the 2023 elections, and the dismal outcome of having scandalously reduced percentage of women in elective positions, makes it necessary for development partners to… Read more »

Nigeria: African Senior Women's Volleyball Championship - Kenya Spanks Nigeria, Qualify for Semis

The Paul Bitok-led Kenyan side dominated the game from start to finish Read more »

Nigeria: How Health Facility's 'Negligence' Led to Loss of My Womb, Woman Claims

Meanwhile, the head of Daddere Primary Health Centre, Hassana Osabo, denies the allegation of Mrs Abubakar. Read more »

Nigeria: FIFA Women's World Cup - Super Falcons Ranked Ahead of Germany, Brazil, 20 Others

The Super Falcons, flying the flag for Nigeria, achieved an astonishing feat by securing the 10th spot on this prestigious list. Read more »

Nigeria: What Nigeria's New Women Affairs Minister Must Do to Tackle Gender-Based Violence

But before the new Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Ohaneye can start implementing the plans, there is a need for a reminder about the existing stumbling blocks that hinder the fight… Read more »