Gender
NCWS, SEC call for protection against digital GBV
By Justina Auta The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for stronger measures…
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Over 10,000 gender-based violence cases recorded in 2025 – FG
By Felicia Imohimi The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,326 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported between January and September 2025, with 2,444…
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ActionAid urges stronger commitment to end gender-based violence
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid has called on governments, civil society, the private sector, media, development partners and community leaders to intensify efforts to prevent…
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Nigeria spent only N365 per citizen on GBV prevention, response— Report
By Justina Auta The 2025 Womanity Index report (WIR) has revealed that on the average, Nigeria spent N365 on each woman and girl for…
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Reserved Seats Bill: Igbinedion-Ogwuche secures Tinubu, Makinde, Uzodimma support
By Naomi Sharang Mrs Osasu Igbinedion-Ogwuche, National Convener and Lead Advocate of the Reserved Seats for Women Coalition, has sought the support of President…
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NOA, NGO partner to advance women’s political empowerment
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has partnered with Safe Point and Care Initiative (SPCI) to enhance the active participation of women in politics. Mr…
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Youths urged to drive Women Reserve Seats bill via digital platforms
By Justina Auta Young Nigerians have been urged to harness digital platforms to intensify advocacy for the passage of the Women’s Reserved Seats Bill,…
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Organisation seeks action plan to address child marriage in Nigeria
By Jacinta Nwachukwu A non-governmental organisation, Plan International Nigeria, on Thursday, called for more workable measures aimed at addressing issues of child marriage in…
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Group urges decisive step to stop GBV in schools
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A group known as Synergy Empowerment Hub, has called on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to take decisive steps to…
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WARDC seeks adoption, enforcement of gender-responsive cyber laws
By Justina Auta The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), an NGO, has called for the adoption and enforcement of gender-responsive cyber laws…