By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nur Tijani The Queen Juliet Endowment Foundation has commenced its annual women and youths empowerment programme in Kano State, with a target of empowering one million beneficiaries across Nigeria in 2026. The Founder of the foundation, Queen Juliet Uju-Obiaeli, made this known during the official inauguration of theContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The CBW Africa has launched the Women in Industrialisation and Innovation Initiative (WI³) to ensure that women take the front seat and contribute to the continent’s journey of industrialisation. The Founder and Continental President of CBW Africa, Mrs Ngozi Oyewole, made this known at the formal launchContinue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Minister of Youth Development, Mr Ayodele Olawande, has reaffirmed the ministry’s support for green technology initiatives with the launch of solar-powered electric tricycles for women. Olawande said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the launch and handover of electric tricycles to members of the Women ofContinue Reading
By Florence Onuegbu The United Nations Association of Africa (UNAA) has launched help desk telephone lines to support victims of violence against women and girls nationwide. The helplines, 08000333333 and 08028761406, were unveiled on Friday in Lagos during activities marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.Continue Reading
By Nicholas Dechi The Benue House of Assembly has passed a bill to establish the Benue State Widows Commission, aimed at prohibiting harmful cultural practices against widows. The bill is also aimed at protecting widows from exploitative acts, as well as prescribing punishment for offenders. The bill, titled “A LawContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Flora Anne, the Founder and Convener of the 2026 Africa Women in Housing and Construction (AWHC) Conference and Business Expo, says it aims to enhance gender-responsive development in Africa’s built environment. Anne told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja that the conference wouldContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The family of slain lawyer, Mediatrix Chigbo, and the Global Association of Female Attorneys (GAFA) have called for a thorough investigation into her murder. The appeal was made during a Night of Tribute organised in Chigbo’s honour by GAFA in Abuja. Ms Maureen Chigbo, the deceased’s youngerContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has sought collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Nigeria on media development, capacity building, and women empowerment initiatives. Mrs Bassey Ita-Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, made the call during aContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Devatop Centre for Africa Development has empowered 21 survivors of abuse, exploitation and other forms of violence through its Survivors Empowerment Programme, aimed at promoting healing and economic independence. Speaking at the event on Friday in Abuja, the Executive Director of the Centre, Mr Joseph Osuigwe,Continue Reading
