Avon Medical Practice has opened a N200 million state-of-the-art ICU in Lagos, operating 24/7 with a specialist team. This investment aims to provide world-class critical care locally and reduce the need for medical travel abroad.
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.
Medical lab directors in Lagos warn the ongoing JOHESU strike is crippling blood services and patient care. They urge Governor Sanwo-Olu to intervene immediately to prevent loss of life.
VCDF's Reform360 programme, backed by SEEPCO, provides mental health, vocational & entrepreneurship training to 200 incarcerated women in Lagos, fostering hope and reintegration.
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
Former VP Yemi Osinbajo commissions the Modupe & Folorunso Alakija Medical Research Hospital at Osun State University, a 250-bed facility aimed at reducing medical tourism and boosting local healthcare.
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.
Expert warns Nigeria's growth is unsustainable without women. Closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP. New foundation launched in Abuja to drive change.
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
The Cosmopolitan Women Club celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lagos, calling for gender equality in offices and unveiling legacy projects including a neonatal ward and public toilets. Read more.
The 17th Global ELOY Awards celebrated Africa's most influential women across tech, agriculture, media & more. See the full list of winners who are driving change.
The World Women Organisation launches its Nigeria chapter in Lagos, focusing on tech-driven empowerment for underserved women. Former Governor Amaechi pledges equal cabinet appointments.
Security forces in Kwara State have detained a medical doctor suspected of transporting drugs to kidnapping gangs. The arrest in Jebba highlights the gangs' desperation for medical aid after clashes. Read the full report.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring 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.
The Medical and Dental Practitioners Investigation Panel challenges an FCT High Court judgment that overturned the interim suspension of Dr. Ferdinand Ejike Orji. The appeal seeks to clarify regulatory powers in Nigeria's medical 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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
MDPIP challenges FCT High Court decision that overturned Dr. Ferdinand Ejike Orji's interim suspension following criminal negligence conviction. Key legal battle over medical regulatory powers.
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.