By Tosin Kolade The StarCrest for Women in Africa Foundation, an NGO, has called on all stakeholders to create mentorship programmes and business opportunities to empower marginalised women and girls in the country. Its Executive Director, Mrs Esther Omenka, made this call at the EmpowerHer Business Summit with the themeContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze In a significant move to expedite justice for victims of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), the Niger State Government has initiated plans to set up family courts. Hajiya Hadiza Shiru, the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, revealed that the establishmentContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of gender groups on Thursday commenced a hashtag campaign advocating for the reintroduction of the five gender bills that were rejected by the 9th National Assembly to further safeguard rights of women and vulnerable groups. The group, #constitutionwomenwants, led by Women Advocates Research and DocumentationContinue Reading
By Abiemwense Moru European Union and UN Women on Thursday partnered to support feminist organisations to end violence against women and girls in Africa. Ms Beatrice Eyong, the UN Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, made this known during a Regional Consultation with women’s rights organisations ahead of the annualContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Gender and Election Watch Room (GEW) of the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF) has called on political parties to prioritise and enhance women’s involvement in politics. Ms. Brenda Anugwom, the CEO of GEW at NWTF, conveyed this message in a post-election statement and aftermath of theContinue Reading
Maj. -Gen. Aderonke Kale By Mariam Akande A member of House of Representatives, Mr Kayode Akiolu, has called on the Nigerian Army to deepen gender equality in the force. Akiolu, who represents Lagos Island Constituency II at the lower house, made the call in a statement by his mediaContinue Reading
By Olatunde Ajayi An Ibadan-based property merchant, Sufianu Kazeem, on Sunday urged Nigerians to support the efforts of the Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to revive the nation’s dwindling economy. Kazeem told newsmen in Ibadan that Nigerians should not forget that the administration of President Tinubu inherited an economyContinue Reading
By Adebola Adegoke A writer and renowned communications strategist, Ogochukwu Eloike, has addressed gender inequality in her new book titled ‘Ichabod’. Eloike in a statement on Friday in Lagos called for societal change and a pivot from gender stereotypes. The book is a narration of the feminine experience and howContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has renewed Federal Government’s resolve to showcase Nigeria made fabrics to the global market to alleviate poverty, create job opportunities and generate revenue. Kennedy-Ohanenye made this known during a public presentation of newly acquired industrial, embroidery and cutting machinesContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has emerged the winner of the maiden edition of an online poll put together by an Ireland based newspaper, The Street Journal. Mr Osondu Joseph, Special Assistant on Media to the minister, disclosed this in a statement on SundayContinue Reading
