Nigeria: Special Report - Threats, Trauma Trail GBV Reporters in Nigeria

According to a 2022 survey published by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) in its Gender-Based Violence Reporting Handbook, of 120 Nigerian journalists… Read more »

Nigeria: ICPC Arrests Woman Over Alleged Sale of Naira Notes

ICPC says the suspect was arrested for allegedly selling newly-introduced new naira notes to the public via the microblogging platform. Read more »

Nigeria: Kano Hisbah Clears Woman Who Allegedly Married Her Daughter's Suitor

"The marriage is legal according to Islam, that was the reason Hisbah Commander in Rano Local Government Area supported and took part in the wedding rites." Read more »

Africa: Google Launches Startup Accelerator for Women Founders in Africa

Women founders who are building tech startups in Africa can apply for the initiative. Read more »

Nigeria: EU Trains 2,404 N/East Traditional Rulers, Women in Dispute Resolution

The MCN Programme is an initiative of the European Union, implemented by the British Council in the three states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe. Read more »

Nigeria: Voices From the 1930 Inquiry Into the Aba Women's War

The testimonies of and about women were harrowing. Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »