NAOWA calls for more action to bridge strength, synergy among women
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Chairperson of Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA), 7 Division Chapter, Mrs. Aishat Hatuna has called for more […]
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Benue Governor Alia urged to name woman to occupy office of first lady
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia has been urged to expedite action by declaring public a woman to serve […]
Education, skills necessary for women inclusion – GOC’s wife
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto – The wife of the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigeria Army, Sokoto State, Mrs Florence Mutkut has has […]
IWD: IYD trains Lagos students on integrative youth development web of support framework
As part of activities lined up to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), a foremost Non-Governmental Organization in Nigeria, the Integrative Youth Development […]
IWD: Borno first lady distributes N150m, food items to vulnerable families
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The First Lady of Borno State, Dr Falmata Zulum, on Friday, celebrated the International Women’s Day by distributing N150m […]
IWD: POWA distributes foods items to widows, vulnerable in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Police Officers Wives Association (POWA) Borno State Chapter has distributed food items to the widows of deceased personnel […]
Moniepoint commemorates IWD with call for applications into 4th edition of Women in Tech Programme
The role of women and their centrality to the growth and evolution of technology has been widely acknowledged. Yet, recent statistics show that women […]
IWD: SWAN celebrates women sports journalists, preaches equality, Inclusions
By PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has advocated for more inclusion of women professionals in strategic positions within […]
Mrs Soludo to women: Politics not only-men affair, get involved
Wife of the Anambra Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo has urged women to get involved in politics to change the dynamics and achieve democratic […]
Peter Obi celebrates Nigeria Women for contributions to nation’s development
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has praised Nigeria women for their immeasurable contributions to the nation’s […]
IWD: First lady calls for more increased investment in women
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased investment in women, describing it as a strategy for […]
International Women’s Day and plight of Nigerian women By JEROME-MARIO UTOMI
On Friday 8 March 2024, women across the globe, including those in Nigeria, will join the United Nations in celebrating the International Women’s Day under […]
UNFPA trains 120 girls in Maiduguri on how to check GBV
The UN Population Fund (UNFPA Nigeria) has trained 120 girls on how to curb Gender-Based Violence (GBV) through the use of information technology. Mr Albashir […]
NGX Group to celebrate International Women’s Day
By TENEBE ANTHONIA, Lagos – Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Group) along with its subsidiaries, is set to host a hybrid symposium themed “Embrace Equity: […]
Climate crisis threatens food security for women and girls, WFP warns
BY JOY ADARA, Abuja – Women and girls, especially in rural communities, continue to face the brunt of the climate crisis that exacerbates pre-existing inequalities, […]
Dehumanising practices are killing us – C’River widows lament
PATRICK ABANG, Calabar – Some widows in Cross River State have said that despite increased awareness, harmful and dehumanising practises against them still continue unabated […]