By Justina Auta The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening protective measures to safeguard women and girls. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, said this during the “2025 No Tolerance March” as part of activities marking the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) onContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), in partnership with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has called for stronger measures to protect women and girls against digital Gender-Based Violence (GBV) nationwide. The call was made during a one-day sensitisation programme in Abuja, marking the 2025 commemorationContinue Reading
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 survivors receiving care in recovery centres. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imam Suleiman-Ibrahim, made this known at the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi ActionAid has called on governments, civil society, the private sector, media, development partners and community leaders to intensify efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) Country Director, Mr Andrew Mamedu, made the call at the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The 2025 Womanity Index report (WIR) has revealed that on the average, Nigeria spent N365 on each woman and girl for preventing and responding to gender-based violence (GBV) in 2024. The 2025 WIR, an annual, data-driven report in its third edition, is undertaken by Invictus Africa, anContinue Reading
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 Bola Tinubu for the Reserved Seats for Women Bill. She also rallied the backing of Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and Gov. Seyi Makinde ofContinue Reading
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has partnered with Safe Point and Care Initiative (SPCI) to enhance the active participation of women in politics. Mr Augustine Doma, NOA’s State Director, Nasarawa State, made this known at a sensitisation workshop in Nasarawa for wives of local government chairmen, women leaders and politiciansContinue Reading
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, which aims to increase gender inclusion and representation in governance structures. The call was made at a public dialogue on the Nigerian Reserved Seats for WomenContinue Reading
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 Nigeria. The group said that child marriage, an act of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), required more action than just policies on paper. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Olasunkanmi Onifade A group known as Synergy Empowerment Hub, has called on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to take decisive steps to stop Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in schools. Executive Director of the hub, Mr Henry Pannan, made the call in a statement on Tuesday, in commemoration of theContinue Reading
