The Place of women in Tinubu’s cabinet
President Bola Tinubu has asked Nigerians not to pity him as the man in the helm of affairs, saying he campaigned, sang and danced for it. The president who spoke…
UNESCO REF unveils women in agricultural initiative for ‘zero hunger’
The UNESCO Read and Earn Federation (UNESCO REF) has unveiled the Young Women in Agriculture (YWA) champions initiative, aimed at achieving “zero hunger” for the country.The President, UNESCO REF, Prince…
Lawmaker advocates women inclusion in governance
By Bridget Tikyaa-Ikyado A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Regina Akume (APC-Benue) on Saturday, canvassed more women inclusion in governance in Nigeria and Africa to ensure sustainable development.…
Official seeks review of patriarchial laws against women’s property rights
By NAN Dr Akinola Olakunde, Director of Urban and Regional Development Department in the Ministry of Works and Housing has called for a review of patriarchial and prohibitive laws that…
IWD 2023: Soludo salutes women as nation builders
Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, has hailed women as pivotal contributors to national development. Soludo said this in his message on the occasion of this year’s International Women’s Day, marked…
2023 IWD; FG celebrates, empowers widows
By NAN The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development on Wednesday in Abuja celebrated and empowered women including widows to commemorate the International Women’s Day (IWD).…
UN-CSW, women ministry call for inclusive technology, digital education among women
The United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN-CSW) and the Ministry of Women Affairs have appealed for an inclusive technology and digital education among women and girls for…
Expert cautions women against substance/drug abuse during pregnancy
Dr Martin Agwogie, President, International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals (ISSUP), has advised Nigerians, especially pregnant women, to avoid use of psychoactive substances/drugs, if not prescribed. Agwogie…
Depression: Neuropsychiatrist says, women are twice more vulnerable in Nigeria
Dr. Edak Okwong, a Neuropsychiatrist at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Calabar, has disclosed that one out of every five Nigerian has experienced depression, adding that women are twice more vulnerable.…
TRCN tasks women, youths on reading culture
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has urged women and youths to embrace reading culture to better understand the society for effective contribution to national development. The Registrar &…
Centre trains stakeholders on involvement of Women in peace, security in Africa
By NAN The Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC) from Ghana, on Monday commenced the training of executive officers of NGOs and state institutions on the involvement of women…
Maternal Mortality: Nigeria LNG donates health facility to UATH
By Gami Tadanyigbe The Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Ltd has donated a modern maternity and child complex to the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH) to reduce the prevalence…
Oxfam seeks women-friendly polices in agriculture
By Angela Atabo Oxfam in Nigeria has called on government to enact policies that would facilitate women’s access to inputs, resources and services, including land rights to boost women’s participation…
Plan International wants participation of girls, women in decision making process
An NGO, Plan International has called for the participation of more girls and women in the decision making process of the country.The Board Chair, Plan International, Mrs Gunvor Kronman, disclosed…
Eid-el-Maulud: NCWS urges continuous prayers for Nigeria
Hajiya Lami Lau, the National President, National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has felicitated with Nigerians and Muslims on the occasion of Eid- el- Maulud. Lau in her message said…