Hassy’s Haven Foundation has called on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen cancer prevention, early detection and affordable treatment programmes to curb the rising number of deaths among indigent women across Nigeria. The foundation made the call on Wednesday in Kaduna as part of activities to mark the 2026...
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Taraba State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Child Development, Mary Sinjen has debunked allegations raised by a social media activist, Abdulmumin Iman that the ministry has released N1 billion on consultancy. Sinjen said Iman has misplaced information about the ministry’s functions by connecting funds approvals of Nigeria For Women...
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has called for the adoption of the Reserved Seats for Women Bill as part of the ongoing constitutional amendment process, lamenting that women’s participation in Nigerian politics remains far below their population and voting strength. The governor said women constitute nearly half of...
Women’s representation and active participation in Nigeria’s political space continue to face serious challenges, with the country’s democratic process yet to translate into meaningful inclusion for women nearly 25 years after the return to civil rule, Professor Patricia Ori Donli has said. Prof. Donli, a lecturer at the University...
In a renewed push to combat violent extremism and rebuild community trust in conflict-torn Borno State, the Allamin Foundation for Peace and Development (ALFOPED) has brought together 30 women-led peace groups for a one-day dialogue aimed at uncovering and addressing the root causes of violent extremism in the region....
Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation and Roshan Renewables have empowered 450 women in some rural communities of Adamawa state to save funds to the tune of N53 million. Deputy Project Manager of ANI Foundation, Dr. David Peter, disclosed the savings milestone during the close-out ceremony for the two-year programme...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) slated for Morocco, after battling to a 1–1 draw with Benin Republic in the return leg of their qualifier at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Tuesday. Defender Ashleigh Plumptre opened scoring for...
The Thriving Business Women Foundation (TBWF), has announced the maiden edition of its Influencer Conference, a pioneering platform designed to assist women in Nigeria’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector move from managing to leading and from surviving to scaling sustainably. The conference, with the theme: “Grow,” is...
Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo have been named among the top contenders for the 2025 CAF African Women’s Player of the Year award, following a stellar year that saw them power Nigeria to its record-extending 10th WAFCON title. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the full list of...
Africa Nature Investors (ANI) Foundation has taken a bold step toward advancing women’s empowerment and sustainable rural development by laying the foundation for a new Women’s Centre in Bodel, a community near the Gashaka Gumti National Park in Taraba State. The initiative, unveiled during a foundation-laying ceremony, marks a...
. Applications now open Access Bank has announced the launch of its Womenpreneur Pitch-a-Ton 2025 programme, empowering female entrepreneurs across Africa with essential skills, knowledge, and resources to drive business growth and self-sufficiency. Applications for the program commenced on Friday, September 19, 2025, and will close on Friday, October...
Women traders in Taraba State have appealed to the state government and local council chairpersons to provide essential amenities, including toilets, boreholes, security, and infrastructure, across markets in all 16 local government areas. President of the Taraba Market Women Association, Mrs. Magret Mustapha, made this plea during an interview...
Federal Government of Nigeria, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has officially adopted the groundbreaking National Policy on Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM), a transformative step toward addressing the challenges faced by women and girls during menstruation. This policy, coupled with President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to remove taxes...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Labour Party has extended its warmest congratulations to the Super Falcons, Nigeria’s national women’s football team, on their remarkable victory in the 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) held in Morocco. In a statement released on Sunday, Sen. Nenadi Usman, the party’s Interim National...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Sen. Oluremi Tinubu have showered praise on Nigeria’s Super Falcons for their remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against host nation Morocco in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, securing a record-extending 10th title. The thrilling match,...
Super Falcons of Nigeria have stormed into the semi-finals of the Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a resounding 5-0 victory over Zambia in Casablanca. The nine-time champions produced a scintillating performance, leaving fans and opponents alike in awe. The Nigerian team asserted their dominance from the onset,...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. The match, played at Stade Larbi Zaouli, saw the Southern Africans put up a spirited challenge against the nine-time champions. Tough Encounter The game was a closely...
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has reiterated the team’s focus on achieving their Mission X target at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ahead of the team’s second group B game against Botswana, Madugu emphasized the importance of taking each match one...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Super Falcons of Nigeria have kept their Mission X dreams alive with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Tunisia at the Women African Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Asisat Oshoala’s fourth-minute strike set the tone for the win, which was followed by Rinsola Babajide’s powerful shot...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4...