By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has introduced child protection clauses into residential estate governance frameworks in Lagos. The initiative seeks to make child safeguarding a mandatory condition of community residency and curb child domestic labour, abuse andContinue Reading
Dr Ime Okon has celebrated 100 days as the Medical Director of General Hospital Apapa, achieving improved patient care, enhanced staff welfare and increased bed capacity through key reforms.
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By Hafsah Tilde The Director-General of Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development (MBNCWD), Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, has urged girls to pursue their aspirations regardless of age, gender or background. Benjamins-Laniyi gave the charge while interacting with students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), Dutse, during a one-day Girls Leadership andContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it recorded 96 cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the state between January and August 2026. The NSCDC Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Samuel Opebiyi, disclosed this in an interview with theContinue Reading
By Sani Idris Abdulrahman CLEEN Foundation has on Tuesday commenced a three-day state-level dialogue to advance gender-responsive policy and institutional practice in Kaduna State. The dialogue is organised with support from the Norwegian Government through the Norwegian Royal Embassy in Abuja. The programme brought together government officials, security agencies, civilContinue Reading
Health expert, Dr Maymunah Kadiri, has urged healthcare workers to prioritise their mental health and well-being.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George Mrs Chinwe Obi, National Coordinator, Mama’s Manufacturing Company, says the “Mama Pay” empowerment programme will train more than 5,000 women in manufacturing across Nigeria. Obi said this at the unveiling of the programme on Monday in Abuja, where stakeholders highlighted strategies for women’s economic empowerment nationwide. SheContinue Reading
By Aderogba George FAB Treasure Foundation, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has urged the government to strengthen enforcement of laws addressing crimes against humanity to curb the rising incidence of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) nationwide. Miss Festus Abigail, Executive Director of the foundation, made the call in Abuja on MondayContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom In many poor homes, a girl’s monthly period brings sadness and resentment instead of a normal growth milestone. This is because for many young schoolgirls, basic sanitary pads are too expensive, forcing them to use unhygienic old rags. This lack of pads, clean water, and privateContinue Reading
By Catherine Egwuom The Center for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has advanced the Child Rights Ambassadors Forum in four secondary schools across Alimosho to strengthen child protection. According to a statement issued by the organisation on Wednesday, the forum was established atContinue Reading
