By Diana Omueza The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for a more dignified portrayal of Africa, urging governments, development partners and the media to project the continent’s strengths rather than poverty and suffering. The UNDP Resident Representative in Nigeria, Ms Elsie Attafuah, made the call on Wednesday inContinue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi says traditional institutions, community leaders and grassroots partnerships were critical to the Renewed Hope Initiative’s (RHI) success, which reached 27,345 beneficiaries across the Federal Capital Territory over three years. Benjamins-Laniyi spoke in Abuja during the three-year celebration of RHI FCT (2023–2026), themed “Our Stories,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo UK-funded programme, Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria (SPRiNG Programme) has partnered with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to inaugurate its Gender Policy 2 for 2026–2030. Dr Ukoha Okiwo, Team Leader of SPRiNG, at the policy launch event in Abuja, said SPRiNG was committedContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies, sustained funding and collective action to advance the rights of women and girls in Nigeria. The stakeholders made the call at the Beijing+30 Women’s Summit, in Abuja as the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and PlatformContinue Reading
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 Victor Okoye Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to empowering women across all sectors in the country. Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated this at the tee-off ceremony of the 26th edition of the IBB Ladies Amateur Golf Open on Friday in Abuja. The tournament, themed “TheContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, the Minister of Women Affairs, has urged women and youths to redefine Nigeria’s trajectory through innovation and creativity that would drive transformative change toward a better society. Sulaiman-Ibrahim, represented by Dr Atinuke Folashade-Oloni, Principal Social Welfare Officer in the ministry, made the call atContinue Reading
