By Aderogba George Mr Felix Haala, spokesperson for the German Embassy in Nigeria, has said that women’s empowerment is essential for building an inclusive and resilient democracy. Haala made the remark in Abuja at a one-day capacity-building workshop for selected women journalists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), themed “EmpoweringContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, has called for unity, collective responsibility and sustained commitment to national development to ensure inclusive growth across the country. Shettima made the call on Friday in Abuja at the inauguration and award investiture of the Women Wing ofContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha An NGO, New Dawn for Women and Community Intervention Initiative (NEWOMCII), has announced plans to empower women and youth and tackle grassroots poverty across Nigeria. The initiative, aimed at driving sustainable development, is scheduled for official launch on April 28. Speaking at a press conference in AbujaContinue Reading
Misconduct By Chidinma Ewunonu-Aluko Two women: Mrs Aishat Akinola, 44 and Mrs Modupe Adeoluwa, 47, were on Thursday, arraigned before a Mapo Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, over an alleged misconduct. The duo, who are neighbours, were charged with conduct likely to cause the breach of peace, but they pleaded not guilty.Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan A Judge of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Justice Angela Otaluka, has called for abolishing cultural and societal practices that enable or encourage violence against women across Nigeria’s diverse communities nationwide. Otaluka made the call in Abuja on Wednesday while delivering a keynote addressContinue Reading
By Folasade Akpan Dr Bunmi Ajala, the National Director, Centre for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics has underscored the critical role of women as co-developers and shapers of ethical, inclusive and context-driven AI systems in Nigeria. Ajala, at a two-day training on AI for Women in Development and Public ServiceContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Government has called for stronger collaborations and increased participation of women in water governance to ensure equitable access to water and sanitation nationwide. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made the call at a news conference to commemorate the 2026 WorldContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Somalisa Okocha Care Foundation (SOCA) has equipped no fewer than 150 indigent women in the FCT with entrepreneurial skills and starter packs to boost their economic independence and support their families. They were also equipped with the right information to reduce incidences of Gender BasedContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Chinyere Igwegbe, has urged stronger collaboration and increased investment in women and girls pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Speaking at APWEN’s International Women’s Day celebration in Abuja on Tuesday, Igwegbe said the theme,Continue Reading
By Angela Atabo Women in Abuja have been empowered with practical skills and knowledge aimed at promoting independence and leadership during a training programme organised by the Connect Network Foundation for participants. Dr Victoria Ogwuche, Global President and Founder of the foundation, said the training, themed “Give to Gain”, wasContinue Reading
