By Folasade Akpan Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has inaugurated two audiovisual materials in Hausa and Pidgin English to raise awareness about menstrual health and challenge the stigma surrounding it among girls and young women. Ms. Temitope Alfred, Technical Specialist, Communication and Training, Menstrual Health and Hygiene (MHH) Initiatives, announcedContinue Reading
By Hussaina Yakubu Twenty women drawn from various women’s organisations have been trained on the Wiki Loves Women #SheSaid Campaign in Kaduna State. The training was aimed at improving the visibility of women and amplifying their voices on global digital platforms. The training, organised by the SheSaid Hausa Team ledContinue Reading
By Deji Abdulwahab A gender-based group, The Memunat Single Mother and Child Initiative, has called on the Federal Government to set aside a National Day for Single Parenting, to help in raising children that will be useful for the country. Its Founder/Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Memunat Idu’Lah, made the callContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo A non-governmental social impact organisation, Tech Herfrica, has unveiled a $100,000 RuralMarket Fund to promote digital and financial inclusion among rural women entrepreneurs across the country. The Founder of Tech Herfrica, Mrs Imade Bibiwei-Osuobeni, said at the inauguration on Wednesday that the fund would be used toContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The League of Women Voters of Nigeria (NILOWV) has conferred awards on notable Nigerians for championing gender inclusion, supporting the reserved seat bill and increased women’s political participation in Nigeria. Speaking at a dinner and award night in Abuja, Mrs Irene Awuna-Ikyegh, President, NILOWV, said the awardsContinue Reading
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
