Food Security: LIFE -ND empowers 6,000 youths, women in agribusiness in Delta
2026-08-27
Food Security: LIFE -ND empowers 6,000 youths, women in agribusiness in DeltaContinue Reading
CAPRIGHTS-VP commits to preventing child domestic work through economic empowerment
2026-08-26
By Lilian U. Okoro The Centre for the Advancement and Protection of the Rights of Vulnerable People (CAPRIGHTS-VP) has reaffirmed its commitment to preventing child domestic work through economic empowerment of vulnerable families and communities. The organisation on Monday in Lagos decried that economic hardship could influence decisions aboutContinue Reading
Women affairs minister, NCAA DG, others receive Most Influential Awards
2026-08-23
By Deborah Enwerem The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, and the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, have received the Nigeria Most Influential Awards(NMIA) for their contributions to national development. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that they received the awardsContinue Reading
48 African countries join LEAP Africa leadership programme
2026-08-22
No fewer than 4,500 women from 48 African countries and 12 non-African countries have participated in the fifth cohort leadership programme for young women.Continue Reading
Women networks unveil ‘Project 4+4’ for Tinubu/Shettima
2026-08-22
By Fatimah Muhammed Women under the Forum of 2027 APC Female Aspirants and Candidates Network (FAFAN) and Traditional and Religious Women Leaders Network (TARWLN) have unveiled the “Project 4+4 for Tinubu/Shettima 2027”. The initiative was unveiled at the Maryam Babangida National Women Development Centre on Thursday in Abuja. Continue Reading
Study reveals women make up nearly 70% of global health workforce
2026-08-19
By Martha Agas Women now make up nearly 70 per cent of health workers worldwide but remain concentrated in lower-paid professions with fewer leadership opportunities, according to a new Global Burden of Disease study. The study estimated that 34.4 million additional doctors, nurses, midwives, dentists and pharmacists would be neededContinue Reading
Women’s health decisions: Advocate calls for greater autonomy
2026-08-19
By Abdullahi Maku Dr Adetoun Dally, Immediate Past President of Women Community in Africa and Founder of Children Impact and Development Initiative, has urged greater autonomy for women in making critical health decisions. She made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stressingContinue Reading
Health Insurance: Gov. Mbah’s wife enrols 868 pregnant women
2026-08-15
By Alex Enebeli The Wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, through her Custos Care Foundation (CCF), has enrolled 868 pregnant women from the 17 Council Areas in Enugu into the state’s health insurance scheme. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative, tagged “MamaCare HealthContinue Reading
Stakeholders seek improved data to strengthen women’s health
2026-08-14
By Safia Abdulrahman Stakeholders in women’s health have called for improved data and measurement systems to better address women’s health needs across different stages of life. The stakeholders made the call at a Stakeholders’ Engagement Meeting themed “Weaving the Web: A Transformative Framework for Women’s Health Measurement” in Abuja. TheContinue Reading
FCT bags best performing state award in child protection, welfare
2026-08-13
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has emerged the best performing state in child protection and welfare, at the 26th National Council on Women and Child Development, held in Jalingo, Taraba Dr Idris Attah, Director, Child Development, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat (WAS), disclosed this in a statementContinue Reading