Reps Scrutinize Women's Affairs Ministry Budget
The House Committee on Women Affairs has charged the ministry to ensure its 2024 budget translates to real gains for gender equality and women's welfare. Read the full details.
The House Committee on Women Affairs has charged the ministry to ensure its 2024 budget translates to real gains for gender equality and women's welfare. Read the full details.
Senator Abdulaziz Yari urges Nigerians to stop seeking help from Donald Trump for security issues. He insists only Nigerians can solve Nigeria's problems. Read his full statement.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.
Stakeholders warn Nigeria's progress will slow unless gaps in women's empowerment, finance, and political participation are closed. Experts cite information, resource, and skills gaps as major barriers.
Discover why Nigerian women over 50 are choosing independence and self-fulfillment instead of remarrying. Research shows single women are happier and more satisfied with life.
Forbes reports women will inherit 70% of $124 trillion in the great wealth transfer. Learn how this shift impacts Nigeria and women's financial empowerment worldwide.
Nigerian-Canadian entrepreneur Faith Oloruntoba shares her journey building Ivory Luxe Journeys and Groupbuyhive, advocating for women's empowerment through transformative travel experiences and technology.
FSDH Merchant Bank reaffirms commitment to women's economic inclusion, disbursing over N3 billion in loans to female entrepreneurs through its Women in Business Initiative.
Women of Rubies successfully concluded its fifth Media Visibility Bootcamp, empowering women with leadership and visibility strategies. Learn how this transformative program is shaping female leaders globally.
House of Representatives launches forensic investigation into failed $460 million CCTV project as Abuja faces worsening insecurity. Committee demands accountability.
Widows and orphans in Kaduna receive 100 free homes through Adashe Women Housing project. Dr. Umma Sani's childhood homelessness inspired this life-changing initiative.
Education experts criticize Nigeria's Science and Technology ministries for inadequate innovation support. They urge curriculum reforms emphasizing entrepreneurship from primary level.
Hacey Health Initiative raises alarm as Nigeria accounts for over 39% of Africa's malaria deaths. Vulnerable groups at highest risk. Learn about intervention efforts.
ActionAid Nigeria calls for urgent measures against technology-facilitated gender-based violence during 16 Days of Activism. Over 6,000 GBV cases recorded in Nigeria in 2024.
Katsina State Government begins N14.05 billion water conservation project in Faskari to fight desertification, boost agriculture and enhance water security for communities.
Nigerian women identify cultural barriers and under-representation as major hurdles in politics. They advocate for policy adoption to achieve equitable political future. Join the movement!
Over 300 members of Ntezi community in Ebonyi State fund SMART Project, providing whiteboards to public schools. This community-led initiative enhances learning and calls for government support.
President Bola Tinubu launches Global Flood Disaster Management Project to combat climate change effects and enhance Nigeria's flood resilience through proactive measures.
Alarming data reveals 36% of married women in Nigeria survive intimate partner violence. Stakeholders demand passage of the Reserved Seats Bill to empower women in policymaking and combat GBV.
Federal Government confirms the first 47km of Lagos-Calabar coastal highway will open to motorists between December 12-17, 2025. Get the latest updates on this transformative infrastructure project.
Nigeria's Super Falcons lose the race for 25-year-old striker Edna Imade as Spain calls her up for the UEFA Women's Nations League final. Discover the details of this major transfer setback.
Gender advocates intensify calls for Nigeria's Reserved Seats for Women Bill (HB1349) to combat GBV and ensure equal representation in governance. Join the movement for change.
Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings refused ceremonial roles, founding the 31 December Women's Movement that transformed women's rights. Discover her lasting legacy.
Nigerian women political leaders warn that male-dominated delegate selection in parties undermines their 2027 election prospects. They urge cross-party alliances and legal reforms to boost female representation.
Climate Equity Project reveals worsening climate impacts in Oyo, Osun, and Ondo states. Urgent government action needed on flooding, infrastructure, and policy implementation.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu urges Nigerian women to embrace digital skills and start small for economic empowerment. Learn how NITDA's training program is transforming women's futures across Nigeria.
State education boards celebrate Jolly Phonics as Nigeria's most impactful literacy initiative, with 60% improvement in Primary 1 reading since 2019. Learn how this program transforms education.
African women lawyers and UN officials warn that weak legal protection threatens justice and stability across Africa. Learn about the urgent call for reform at AWLA conference.
HID Awolowo Foundation convenes critical national dialogue examining women's political participation in Nigeria 30 years after Beijing Declaration. Join the conversation on breaking barriers.
Development Bank of Nigeria hosts WIRA Demo Day on November 21, showcasing women-led businesses to investors. Program addresses funding gaps for female entrepreneurs in competitive markets.