General News
Foundations seek equipment, training materials’ support to empower women
By Philomina Attah The Ladi Memorial Foundation (LMF), in partnership with Wuye Women Foundation of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), has…
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Politics
Gender experts raise concern over low women’s political representation
By Vivian Emoni Gender experts say women occupy only 5.6 per cent of seats in State Houses of Assembly, expressing concern over persistent gender…
Politics
Coalition urges media to tackle online violence against women
By Perpetua Onuegbu A coalition of civil society organisations has called for stronger media partnerships to protect digital rights, promote online safety and…
Politics
NILDS D-G seeks greater women’s participation in Nigeria’s democracy
By Justina Auta Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), has called for greater participation of women…
Health
Ovarian disorder raises diabetes, heart disease risks in women – Gynaecologist
By Safia Abdulrahman A gynaecologist at M and M Hospital, Dr Emem Jay, has warned that Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) can increase women’s…
Health
NGO investigates rise in aggressive breast cancer among women in Northeast
By Talatu Maiwada The Cancer Consciousness Initiative, an NGO, has embarked on research to investigate genetic mutations associated with aggressive breast tumours among women…
Health
Women centre gets first wheelchair ramp after 34 years
By Philomina Attah The Maryam Babangida National Centre for Women Development says it will mark its 34th anniversary on Oct. 17 with a focus…
General News
NUJ FCT seeks strategic media partnership with women devt. centre
By Philomina Attah The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has sought a strategic media partnership with the Maryam Babangida National…
Health
Experts urge govts to scale up micronutrient supplements for pregnant women
By Abdullahi Maku Health experts and advocates have urged governments to scale up supplies of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) for pregnant women to reduce…
Health
FG offers free emergency care to 5,000 women, newborns in Bauchi
By Amina Ahmed No fewer than 5,000 women and newborns have benefited from the Federal Government’s free emergency healthcare services in the last…