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
By Angela Atabo Save the Children International (SCI) Nigeria, has called on the Federal Government to holistically address child marriages as reports reveal that there are 23 million child-brides in Nigeria. The report titled “Budgeting to End Child Marriage in Nigeria’ was launched by the Minister of WomenContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have met in Nigeria to restrategise on repositioning and increasing women participation in leadership and governance in the society. The stakeholders, at the seventh Voice of Women conference and awards (VOW2023) in Abuja, stressed the need for more women visibility to ensure good governance and developmentContinue Reading
