World Bank-ANRiN trains adolescent girls on reusable pads, menstrual hygiene in Kaduna

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By Sani Idris The World Bank-supported Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), Kaduna State Project Implementation Unit, has trained adolescent girls in the state on how to make reusable pads. The Project Coordinator, Dr Zainab Muhammad-Idris, who stated this at the opening of the training in Kaduna, said that theContinue Reading

Women, girls laud foundation for support to cushion “period poverty”

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By Angela Atabo Some women and girls in Kabusa community Abuja, have commended an NGO, ‘The Messenger of Hope International Foundation’, for supporting them with pads and menstrual hygiene skills to cushion period poverty. Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products and menstrual hygiene among others. The Ministry ofContinue Reading

Inclusive Education: Stakeholders reject special schools for children with disabilities

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By Justina Auta Stakeholders on Wednesday advocated for an end to special schools for children with disabilities, urging support to mainstream inclusive education for all persons to learn equally. They made the call during the close-out meeting of Support Mainstreaming Inclusion so all can Learn Equally (SMILE) project in Abuja. DrContinue Reading

Hairdressing: Why some ladies can spend more

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  By Josephine Obute/Maria Okwuogoli Hairdressing is natural for a woman as it makes her beautiful and confident. Braiding has been a major way to dress an African woman’s hair. In ancient times, braid patterns were indications of one’s wealth, marital status, ethnicity, age, religion, bravery, spirituality, generosity, respect etc.Continue Reading