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 »