36% of Married Nigerian Women Face Domestic Violence
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.
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Man locks girlfriend's shop in Umuahia, threatens her
A man in Umuahia locked his girlfriend's shop and threatened violence if she touched the key. Human rights activist Ochiegbu Marvelous intervened and opened the business. Read the full story.
Spain Beats Nigeria to Secure Striker Edna Imade
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.
Women's Reserved Seats Bill HB1349 Gets Support
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.
Nana Konadu: Ghana's First Lady Who Empowered Women
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.
NHRC Flags Off 16 Days Anti-GBV Campaign Across Nigeria
National Human Rights Commission launches 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with nationwide activities across all 36 states and FCT from Nov 25 to Dec 10.
Male-Dominated Delegates Block Women's 2027 Chances
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.
Tinubu to Women: Embrace Digital Skills, Start Small
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.
Women Lawyers, UN Push for Stronger Legal Protection
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.
National Dialogue on Nigerian Women in Politics
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.
DBN Hosts Women Investment Readiness Accelerator Event
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.
Super Falcons Win CAF Award Third Year Running
Nigeria's Super Falcons secure CAF Women's National Team of the Year award for third consecutive year, cementing African football dominance. Read their historic achievement!
NGF Unveils Women Affairs Commissioners Platform
Nigeria Governors' Forum inaugurates Community of Practice for Women Affairs Commissioners to advance gender equality, women's empowerment across all 36 states.
Ogun Creates Women Trust Fund to Fight Poverty
Ogun State government institutionalizes Oko'wo Dapo scheme into Women Trust Fund to empower women economically. 105,000 beneficiaries targeted across four LGAs with training and resources.
Nigeria Launches Women Empowerment Scale-Up Committee
Federal Government inaugurates technical committee for Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up, aiming to extend economic empowerment initiatives to all states and address gender inequality.
Love Songs Women in Nigeria Want to Hear
Discover the 7 love songs that truly resonate with Nigerian women. These tracks offer sincerity, affirmation, and emotional honesty—what women really crave in romance.
Christian Women Revive Scripture-Based Mentoring
Christian women leaders globally call for a revival of intentional, Scripture-based mentoring rooted in Titus 2. Discover the biblical model for shaping future generations of women.
WIMBIZ 2025 Conference Calls for Women's Leadership
Thousands gathered at WIMBIZ 2025 conference in Lagos as leaders urged women to take ownership of their journeys and drive national transformation through authentic leadership.
WISCAR 2025 to address women's leadership gap
WISCAR's 2025 conference targets Nigeria's gender equity gap with policy reforms. Join leaders on Nov 29 to transform women's representation in leadership roles.
Chika Ike's 40th Birthday: Empowers 40 Women
Nollywood star Chika Ike celebrated her 40th birthday by empowering 40 underprivileged women with sewing machines and grinding machines through her #Chika40Smiles initiative.
Top 30 Countries with Most Beautiful Women in 2025
Discover the 2025 ranking of countries with the most beautiful women. See which nations like Brazil, Colombia, and Ethiopia made the list and learn how beauty standards are evolving globally.
Nigerian Lady Declares She Doesn't Want to Get Married
A young Nigerian woman's viral TikTok video explaining her decision to avoid marriage and childbearing sparks intense online debate about modern relationships in Nigeria.
FIDA: Stop Using Religion to Justify Gender-Based Violence
FIDA Nigeria calls on religious leaders to prevent misuse of sacred texts for GBV justification. Interfaith dialogue aims to promote gender justice and end harmful practices.
US Supreme Court Backs Trump's Passport Gender Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has upheld the Trump administration's controversial passport gender policy, requiring citizens to provide medical evidence for gender marker changes.
Nigeria's Legitimacy Crisis Over Unchecked Killings
Human Rights Watch exposes Nigeria's deteriorating security situation as unchecked violence and lack of government accountability threaten the nation's democratic foundations.
Sanwo-Olu, Oteh Push Women Empowerment at WIMBIZ
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and financial expert Arunma Oteh lead powerful calls for gender inclusion and women's leadership at major Nigerian business conference.
Ogun Empowers 105,000 Women with ₦1.2B Economic Boost
Ogun State launches Nigeria For Women Project scale-up, investing ₦1.2 billion to empower women entrepreneurs across all 20 LGAs for sustainable economic growth.
APC Women Launch Aspirants Group in Kwara
Kwara State witnesses historic political mobilization as APC women inaugurate aspirants support group to empower female candidates in upcoming elections
Poor Nigerian Women Better Off Single Than Marrying Poor - Media Personality
Popular media figure Chioma Amaryllis Ahaghotu's controversial relationship advice for financially struggling Nigerian women has ignited social media discussions about marriage, poverty, and survival strategies in today's economy.
Nigeria Pushes Young Women Economic Empowerment
Key Nigerian leaders are advocating for comprehensive economic empowerment programs targeting young women to address unemployment and drive national development through skills acquisition and entrepreneurship support.
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