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
NAOWA President tasks officers’ wives on savings culture, financial independence
2026-08-06
Dr Safiyyah Shaibu, President, Nigerian Army Officers’ Wives Association (NAOWA), has urged officers’ wives to cultivate a strong savings culture and embrace cooperative initiatives to achieve financial independence for sustainable empowermentContinue Reading
FCTA pledges sustained investment in nutrition for women, children
2026-08-05
By Aderogba George The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has pledged sustained investment and coordinated action to improve nutrition outcomes for women and children in the nation’s capital. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), made the pledge at a news conference to commemorate the 2026Continue Reading
2027 Polls: Survey shows Nigerians ready to elect women, youths, PWDs
2026-08-04
By Justina Auta A nationwide voters’ preference survey has revealed that Nigerians are increasingly willing to elect women, young people and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), provided they are considered competent, qualified and possess credible leadership track records. The findings are contained in Nigeria’s first nationally representative Voters’ Preference Survey (VPS),Continue Reading