Nigeria's Super Falcons face Zambia, Egypt, and Malawi in Group C of the 2026 African Women's Nations Cup in Morocco. The defending champions aim to secure a spot in the 2027 FIFA World Cup. Read the full draw details.
PAC Foundation's Girls Can Code Cohort 3.0 trained 100 young women as Virtual Assistants, achieving an 84% certification rate. The program boosts employability and economic empowerment in Nigeria's digital economy.
Governor Babagana Zulum has empowered 400 vulnerable women and girls in Borno with N40 million grants and scholarships for skills acquisition and education. Read how this initiative is transforming lives.
Seplat Energy is inviting applications from young Nigerian graduates for its 23-month Applied Technology Training Programme. The initiative offers hands-on oil and gas skills and City & Guilds certification. Apply by January 30, 2026.
Nigerian women leaders outline critical demands for 2026: economic access, political representation via the Reserved Seats Bill, and systemic redesign. Discover their vision for a more inclusive Nigeria.
Five young Nigerian women in fashion receive a major boost through a N7.5 million empowerment program by Silkcoat, offering training, business support, and global exposure. Discover how this initiative bridges the gap for grassroots talent.
Nigerian singer Fave sparks online debate, stating women often lack respect and must intentionally support one another to avoid being sidelined in male-dominated spaces.
Discover the top 10 wealthiest women in Nigeria for 2026. From Folorunsho Alakija's $1B oil fortune to Mo Abudu's media empire, see how these tycoons built their wealth.
Discover how Africa's wealthiest women, including Folorunsho Alakija and Mama Ngina Kenyatta, built billion-dollar empires through savvy investments and entrepreneurship. See the full list and their inspiring stories.
Ogun State forms 2,000 Women Affinity Groups under NFWP scale-up to enhance finance access, skills, and networking for women. A major step for livelihoods.
The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) closed the first trading week of 2026 higher, with the ASI gaining 1.92%. Investors traded 7.821 billion shares worth N134.471 billion. Discover the top gainers and losers.
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
Ogun State launches 2,000 Women Affinity Groups under NFWP-SU to boost financial literacy & entrepreneurship. See how Ijebu-Ode, Ifo, Sagamu & Ado-Odo/Ota LGAs benefit.
Women activists from 19 northern states honour former Senator Shehu Sani with the inaugural Freedom Fighter Award for his advocacy for the poor and vulnerable. Read more.
GoodFellas International Club Nibo announces a state-of-the-art ICT and skills development centre to empower youth. Learn about the initiative launched at their annual charity gala.
The Guardian Woman Festival 2026, a landmark month-long event at Lagos's Federal Palace Hotel, aims to transform women's empowerment in Nigeria through strategic networking, partnerships, and growth opportunities aligned with the UN theme 'Give to Gain'.
MultiChoice invites Nigerian filmmakers to apply for its fully funded 2026 Talent Factory programme. Applications close February 27, 2026. Apply now!
Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
At the 14th Inspiring Women Africa conference in Lagos, former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde called on women to own their narratives. Nigerian Minister Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim highlighted digital tools for empowerment. Read more.
Dr. Chibuzor Azubuike argues education without empowerment leaves women vulnerable. Her research and foundations focus on building leadership and resilience for sustainable impact.
Sarah Stephen reflects on the transformative power of community for Nigerian women, urging a trauma-informed justice system and an end to aid dependency. Read how women are redefining ambition.
WRAHP trained 20 journalists from Lagos and Edo States on ethical reporting of SGBV cases to protect survivors and advance justice. Learn how media can drive change.
UK government unveils a £20 million strategy to train teachers in combating misogyny and violence against women. New measures target harmful online influences and 'nudification' tools.
APC senatorial aspirant Kayode Fakuyi urges First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to lead the push for 144 reserved seats for women in the National Assembly by 2027. Strategic planning is vital to avoid past failures.
High Chief Ebere Ifendu, founder of Women in Politics Forum, celebrated her son Eric's wedding in a grand ceremony attended by national dignitaries. The event highlighted family, legacy, and women's empowerment. Read more about this joyous convergence.
VCDF's Reform360 programme, backed by SEEPCO, provides mental health, vocational & entrepreneurship training to 200 incarcerated women in Lagos, fostering hope and reintegration.
Microsoft reveals its partnership with Nigeria has trained over 4 million citizens in digital skills since 2021. The tech giant now plans to train 350,000 more in AI to harness Africa's $1.5 trillion opportunity. Read more.
The Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) has launched a 3-day capacity-building programme to upgrade its ICT infrastructure and staff skills, aligning with the Federal Government's digital transformation agenda. Read more.
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.