January 26, 2023
Nigeria: Voices From the 1930 Inquiry Into the Aba Women's War
The testimonies of and about women were harrowing. Read more »
January 19, 2023
Nigeria: How Online Violence Against Female Politicians Can Be Stopped - Experts
Online violence against female politicians manifests in different forms such as cyber trolling, name calling, manipulation of their pictures and sexualisation of their bodies etc. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Nigeria: 2023 Preview - FIFA Women's World Cup and Seven Top Events Where Nigeria Will Gun for Glory
One of the major events scheduled for 2023 is the FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Read more »
January 11, 2023
Nigeria: Court Quashes Discriminatory Regulation Against Unmarried Pregnant Police Officer
The controversial Regulation 127 of the Nigeria Police Regulation made pursuant to the Police Establishment Act 2020 provides for the dismissal of any unmarried policewoman who… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Nigeria: African e-Novel Pioneer Envisions First Female Nigerian President
The 267-page tome delves into multiple themes, including continental politics, Pan-Africanism, nuclear posture, colonial legacies, mental health, emotional well-being, tribal… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Female Presidential, Guber Candidates Speak On Election Promises, to Tackle Insecurity, Infrastructure, Others
INEC will conduct the presidential election on 25 February while the governorship election will hold two weeks later on 11 March. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Nigeria: Atiku in Nasarawa, Promises to Set Aside $10b for Women, Youth Employment
The PDP presidential candidate promised to set aside money to ensure proper employment opportunities for youth and women. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Incapacitates Itself By Excluding Women, Youths - Report
"Low level of inclusion in Nigeria incapacitates not just the excluded groups but the country itself," states Agora Policy Read more »
December 08, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria's Military Chief Denies Report of Forced Abortion On Thousands of Women
In its Wednesday report, Reuters quoted named survivors and other sources as saying that the Nigerian military conducts a secret, systematic and illegal abortion programme in the… Read more »
December 04, 2022
Nigeria: State of Women's Candidacy Ahead of 2023 Elections
Across the globe, Nigeria ranks extremely low in gender equality index ratings and this has been attributed by many, to the inherent culture, lack of internal party democracy, and… Read more »
November 26, 2022
Nigeria: Only 10% of Candidates in the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria Are Women
The UN says there can't be sustainable development and peace when women "are not sitting at the tables." Read more »
November 24, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 - Atiku Pledges to Set Aside $10 Billion for Women, Youth Employment
The former Vice President said the Fund would be used to create employment opportunities for women and the youths. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Nigeria: What Nigeria Must Do to End Child Marriages - Experts
Nigeria presently accounts for an estimated 22 million child brides, a figure that may increase by seven million in the year 2050 Read more »
November 03, 2022
Nigeria: FGM - Police Mobilise Against Perpetraors in Ekiti
In 2013, Ekiti had 72 percent prevalent rate, but in 2019 it reduced to 57.9 percent Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: Women, Children Suffer As Floods Submerge Adamawa Communities
The worst hit victims of the floods are residents of communities hosting major tributaries of the Benue River that cuts across seven of the 21 local government areas in Adamawa. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Nigeria: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - We'll Book a Ticket for Final Match - Olowookere
Coach Olowookere says the final is feasible as long as the players are serious and show no inferiority complex against any team or player. Read more »
October 25, 2022
Nigeria: 5,623 Cases of Sexual, Gender-Based Violence Recorded in Borno, Adamawa, Yobe - Report
The study also said 640 arrests or 88.6 per cent of the total number of sexual and gender-based violence cases were recorded in four years. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Nigeria: FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup - Nigeria's Flamingos Battle U.S. for Semi-Final Ticket
The Flamingos chase a first-ever semifinal berth while the USA seek a second top four finish. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Nigeria: CAF Women's Champions League - Nigeria's Ndidi Chosen Among 29 Match Officials
Ndidi is one of 10 referees named for the second edition of the tournament scheduled for Morocco. Read more »
October 15, 2022
Nigeria: 2023 Nigerian Budget - Women Affairs Ministry Gets Nearly 50% Cut
The ministry's total budget for 2023 is N17.1 billion, nearly 50 per cent lower than its 2022 budget of N35.749 billion. Read more »
October 10, 2022
Nigeria: Boat Mishap - 'Victims Were Women, Children Escaping Flooded Communities'
The boat driver said there were 48 passengers on board, not 85 as reported in the media. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: NES 2022 - Experts Discuss Challenges, Opportunities for Women's Economic Empowerment (Live Updates)
The organisers of NES 2022 said the theme is chosen to reflect Nigeria's current macroeconomic and fiscal challenges. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Nigeria: Group Decries 'High Rate' of Children, Women's Rights Abuse in Enugu
If the Child Right Laws are fully implemented, no child would be seen hawking in the street, when others are in the classroom, the group said. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Global Leaders Must Give More Attention to Health of Women, Children, Others - Report
Global leaders must act now to reverse cuts to vital health services for women, children and adolescents caused by COVID-19, conflict and climate change. Read more »
September 12, 2022
Nigeria: Flooding - Lagos Tenants Fault Emergency Responders' Claim of 'Rescuing Women Trapped in Homes'
The residents said the area is usually flooded after a heavy rain Read more »