By Felicia Imohimi The One Impact Social Development Network has reaffirmed its commitment to working with girls to build a generation of confident and capable women who will lead the country. The pledge was made during the organisation’s EmpowerHer Workshop in Abuja to mark the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. EnenedeContinue Reading
By Kemi Akintokun Mrs Bolaji Dada, the Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has called for collective efforts to empower and provide humanitarian support to vulnerable people in society. Dada made the call on Tuesday at a programme organised by the ministry to celebrate the 2025Continue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annet Gūnther, has urged Nigerian government to make necessary efforts to give opportunities and good framework for young women to thrive. Gūnther stated this at a news conference on Monday in Abuja to commemorate the 2025 International Day of Girl-child. She underscored theContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Dr Anisah Ari, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, says women’s courage and grassroots leadership are crucial tools for sustaining peace in Nigeria’s conflict-affected communities. Ari made this known in a paper titled “Reclaiming Peace Through Truth Appeal: The Imperative of Tough Conversations in Nigeria’s FragileContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani The Back to School Educational Initiative (BASEI), in collaboration with the Women & Girls Health Empowerment Network (WGHEN), on Sunday in Kaduna, advocated girls’ rights and well-being. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they joined the global community to celebrate the International Day of theContinue Reading
By Ibrahim Bello The Save the Child Initiative (STCI), in collaboration with Kebbi Youth Connect Initiative (KYCI) and Helping Hands Grassroots Support Foundation (HHGSF), has called for strengthened efforts to promote girls’ rights and leadership in Kebbi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the call was made inContinue Reading
Women in Nigeria have called for creation of more opportunities to encourage their active participation in policymaking and support female candidates during elections. In a survey conducted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Oyo, Ogun and Kwara States, the women also unanimously supported the call for a BillContinue Reading
By Reporters Residents of Abia and Imo, including prominent politicians, educationists, and technocrats in Abia and Imo have called for collective action to promote women’s participation in politics. The people spoke in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia and Owerri, saying that women play crucial rolesContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, says early marriage continues to hinder Nigeria’s development, with 44 per cent of girls married before age 18, and 18 per cent before turning 15. She said this during the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) celebration onContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade The Director of Special Duties, FCT Education Secretariat, Ramatu Ajuji, has reaffirmed stronger policy commitment to girls’ education and empowerment, pledging sustained support for a positive and inclusive education sector. Ajuji said this during a celebration held at Government Secondary School, Gwarinpa Lifecamp, Abuja, ahead of theContinue Reading
