By Felicia Imohimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says the gender gap in Nigeria’s agricultural productivity costs the country $2.3 billion annually, equivalent to two per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Jimmy Owani, Officer-in-Charge (OIC), FAO Representation in Nigeria and ECOWAS, said this at the commemoration ofContinue Reading
By Justina Auta A coalition of women-led civil society organisations in Nigeria is demanding urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections, following a post-primary audit that exposed a severe gender gap. They made the demand in a statement signed by the Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation (VOWEF), WomenContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu Female judges drawn from the High Court, Customary Court of Appeal, Magistrate Court and Area Court have called for a more deliberate, inclusive, and gender-responsive judiciary. They made the call on Wednesday in Lokoja during a consultative meeting with the theme: “Breaking Barriers: Understanding Women’s Career ProgressionContinue Reading
Raising responsible boys will curb gender, domestic violence – Ex-NBA ChairmanContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Global health experts say gender inequality and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are key drivers of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), worsening infections and limiting women’s access to timely diagnosis, treatment and appropriate healthcare services worldwide. They spoke during a webinar themed “Antimicrobial Resistance under Gender Lens,” which examined howContinue Reading
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the military is deliberately placing human security and gender considerations at the centre of its operations to enhance legitimacy, operational reach and mission sustainability.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Stakeholders in the health sector have renewed calls for gender equity in healthcare leadership, stressing the need for increased representation of women in decision-making positions across Nigeria’s health sector. The call was made in Abuja on Wednesday at the graduation ceremony and gala of the EmpowerHer HealthContinue Reading
By Felicia Imohimi Stakeholders have urged state governments to domesticate the National Gender Policy in Agriculture by ensuring adequate budgetary support and fostering innovation-driven communities of practice. They made the call at the National Stakeholders Validation Forum on the Revised National Gender Policy on Agrifood Systems Transformation and its 2025–2030Continue Reading
By oshua Olomu Leadership experts, Women rights advocates and other stakeholders have called for gender-inclusive governance across Africa , emphasising the importance of equal representation and opportunities for all genders in leadership roles. They made the call at a town hall meeting organised by Women Community in Africa (WCA),Continue Reading
By Akpan Glory The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has called on the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) to declare the Speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas, as Africa’s Champion for Gender Equality. Agbese made the call in a telephone interview with newsmen onContinue Reading
