By Vivian Emoni Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), says non-interest financing can significantly improve women entrepreneurs’ access to business funding and expand economic opportunities across Nigeria. Obegolu said this at a women-led businesses programme themed “Mobilising Non-Interest Funding for Women Businesses” onContinue Reading
By Veronica Dariya Women in Bwari communities of the Federal Capital Territory say they are now taking frontline roles in addressing gender-based violence and domestic abuse through coordinated, community-based interventions. They said this in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Bwari, Abuja, highlighting growing grassrootsContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The National President, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, has urged women to take decisive leadership steps ahead of the 2027 general elections to boost participation in governance. Ibrahim made the call during a marketplace advocacy outreach in Wuse Market, Abuja organised by NAWOJContinue Reading
By Naomi Sharang/Angela Atabo The National President of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Hajiya Aisha Ibrahim, has called on Nigerian women to rise, organise and take their rightful place in leadership and national development. Speaking at a marketplace advocacy programme organised by NAWOJ FCT branch atContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza A coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call duringContinue Reading
By Justina Auta Women in FCT have pledged to reject voter inducement, elect credible candidates and uphold electoral integrity as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections. They made the commitment at a community outreach in Karonmajigi District, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Abuja, on Wednesday. The outreach was organisedContinue Reading
By Wandoo Sombo Prof. Ayo Omotayo, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), has urged women, particularly in rural communities, to embrace technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance access to justice. Omotayo made the call on Tuesday in Abuja while delivering a keynote addressContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding opportunities for women through social impact interventions and creating an enabling environment for sustainable national development across Nigeria. Mrs Tinubu, represented by Hajiya Fatima Abbas-Tajudeen, wife of the Speaker, House of Representatives, spokeContinue Reading
By Justina Auta The Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) and partners have intensified efforts to tackle online abuse against women and girls. The efforts have resulted to the unveiling of a new research and stakeholder training in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report, titled “The Digital Harm Effect: Confronting Technology-FacilitatedContinue Reading
Procurement By Olasunkanmi Onifade Abuja, April 19, 2026 (NAN) The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has introduced an affirmative procurement system to promote inclusion and economic participation among women, youths and persons with disabilities. Under the initiative, priority consideration will be given to women-led businesses, youth organisations and persons livingContinue Reading
