By Folasade Akpan The National Population Commission (NPC) has called for a decisive shift toward domestic financing of population programmes amid dwindling global donor support, stressing national ownership as critical for sustainable development. NPC Chairman, Mr Aminu Yusuf, made the call during the unveiling of the report of its 13thContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Nigeria has begun preparations to roll out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, across eight states and the Federal Capital Territory, as part of efforts to expand access to innovative prevention services. At a media briefing on Monday in Abuja, the Minister of State for HealthContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The Nigeria Federation of Business and Professional Women (BPW Nigeria) has demanded full prosecution of all perpetrators involved in the attack on women in Ozoro, Delta State during a festival. The National President, Ojobo Atuluku, made the federation’s position known in a statement on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Federal Government has ordered the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of alleged sexual assault linked to a local festival in Ozoro community, Delta State. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, gave the directive in a statement signed by the ministry’s Head,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan In a move to translate empowerment into economic independence, Msbon Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained 100 women and youths in vocational and entrepreneurial skills. The outreach, held at the Abuja Children’s Home, Karu, was part of activities to commemorate International Women’s Day (IWD). Continue Reading
By Justina Auta Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has equipped no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills and starter packs to boost their economic independence and support their families. They were also equipped with the right information to reduce incidences of Gender BasedContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders have called for greater societal acceptance of children with special needs during the fifth Inclusive Interschool Sports Day organised by The Engraced Ones on Wednesday in Abuja. The event featured children from School of Grace and GraceLane Miracle (Inclusive) School, alongside other supporting institutions, promoting inclusion,Continue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The Okuokpellaogbe of Okpella in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo, Michael Sado, has debunked allegations of financial fraud and personalised control of community resources. The traditional ruler made the clarification in an interview with newsmen in Abuja following his recent interface with theContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Chinyere Igwegbe, has urged stronger collaboration and increased investment in women and girls pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking at APWEN’s International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, Igwegbe said the theme,Continue Reading
Resignation By Okon Okon President Bola Tinubu has directed all political appointees under his administration, seeking elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 31. This is contained in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF)Continue Reading
