By Diana Omueza The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has called for dedicated financing mechanisms, including a women’s political endowment fund, to eliminate financial barriers limiting women’s political participation across West Africa. The call formed part of the Abuja Action Agenda adopted at the Women’s Political Leadership Forum on FridayContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Abuja Archdiocese, has unveiled plans for a multi-purpose secretariat aimed at promoting economic empowerment, healthcare access and spiritual development as part of its contribution to nation-building. The President of CWO, Abuja Archdiocese, Dr Mabel Ilukwe, said this during the 2026 Catholic WomenContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has urged Nigerian women to overcome fear and actively pursue leadership positions in politics and governance. Onaiyekan, alongside other Catholic clerics, encouraged women to harness their numerical strength and contribute meaningfully to nation-building efforts. They made the call atContinue Reading
By Chinedu Anolue The National President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Mrs Mutiat Disu, has urged women, particularly wives of police officers, to remain resilient in the face of life’s challenges through strength, purpose and grace. Disu made the advice on Thursday in Abuja, in her remarks atContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue/Emmanuel Oloniruha The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has assured the Traditional Royal and Religious Women Leaders Network (TAWIN) of media support to promote the Renewed Hope Agenda. NAN Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, gave the assurance on Wednesday during a courtesy visit by TAWINContinue Reading
By Oluwatope Lawanson/ Stella Maris Ashinze Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said that inclusion must remain at the centre of Africa’s development agenda. He warned that societies lose innovation and solutions when talented women are denied opportunities in technology and engineering. Sanwo-Olu made the assertions on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Safia Abdulrahman Dr Marvelous Idemudia of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Clinic, Abuja, has warned pregnant women against ignoring early signs of eclampsia, a life-threatening pregnancy complication. Expert says eclampsia is a severe, life-threatening pregnancy complication characterised by the onset of sudden, uncontrollable seizures (convulsions) or comaContinue Reading
By Martha Agas The Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resource Organisation (NIWIMNRO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Africans for Africa Initiative (AFA). The agreement establishes a strategic partnership to ensure that mining investments are socially responsible, gender-responsive and contribute meaningfully to sustainable communityContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Sightsavers Nigeria says it has empowered 2,878 adolescent girls and young women with disabilities in Kano and Lagos states through business education, entrepreneurship training and career development support. The organisation said this on Tuesday in Abuja at the close-out of the Strengthening Access to BusinessContinue Reading
By Emmanuel Oloniruha The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Mary Alile, has called on women across the country to unite and support the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Alile made the call on Monday in Abuja while receiving members of Asiwaju Loyalist LadiesContinue Reading
