As the world celebrates World Humanitarian day, humanitarian actors in Yobe state have sought for support, protection, structures and policies that would guarantee the rights of women in the crises areas. Janet Ajala of International […]
The ugly security situation in Nigeria has continued to lead many out of their original comfort zones and homes in search of peace; this exposes citizens, particularly women and children, to an unhealthy and hazardous […]
In a bid to raise female leaders in the communities, an Abuja-based Non-Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy, is set to inaugurate the Africa Women Conference (AWC) Leadership Development Center for Women and Girls […]
Women have been urged to pay attention to their children especially the females in this period of long vacation. The President, St Peter’s Anglican Church Women’s Society, Mrs Chinweoke Mbachu, Enugwu-ukwu, Njikoka LGA of Anambra state, gave […]
The security challenge around the world and Nigeria in particular has become a huge source of concern to citizens leading to desperate search for solution. It is against this background a coalition of women network […]
Nigerian women are going beyond stereotype towards economic independence to build wealth for themselves as well as contribute to the nation’s economic growth. ENE OSANG writes in this report as she brings two women entrepreneurs: […]
The number of women ministerial nominees cleared by the National Assembly for appointment has continued to generate discourse, especially among women. CHIZOBA OGBECHE examines the Nigerian women’s quest for actualisation of the 35% affirmative action […]
A 12-year old girl, Precious Nwali was reportedly battered by her mistress for allegedly stealing her N26,000 at Nzekwe Street, near Akwata meat market in Awka, Anambra state. The victim, from Ebonyi state, was allegedly […]
The Kogi state government has reiterated its determination to eradicate preventable maternal, newborn and child deaths in the state. The State Commissioner for Health Dr Saka Audu gave the assurance in an interview with newsmen […]
A Women advocacy group, the Spotlight Initiative on Saturday launched its awareness campaign on violence against women in Ebonyi. Leader of the Team, Mr Kwesi Amankwah, said the initiative was supported by the United Nations […]
Ojobo Ode Atuluku is the head of country, ActionAid International Support Africa and member 100 Women Lobby Group. In this piece, she stresses the importance of an inclusive government where men and women enjoy equal […]
Adama Lami Kawu is the pioneer president of the Association of Professional Women Builders of Nigeria, the female wing of the Nigeria Institute of Builders, committed to not only provide quality services but also bridge […]
Hauwa Abbas is Founder/President of Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative (SLNI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) that focuses on health needs of women and children. In this chat with ENE OSANG, she speaks on the […]
In an effort to reduce the cases of child mortality in Yobe state, Governor Mai Mala Buni. has flagged-off the 2019 first round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) in the state, calling […]
As part of events to mark the International Widow’s Day (IWD), a Non Governmental Organisation, Helpline Foundation for the Needy Abuja, has empowered 200 widows drawn from the six area councils of the FCT. Speaking […]
Agnes Oziwere Ojeba-Abiodun is a former member of the Kogi state House of Assembly and a major stakeholder in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. In this interview with ENE OSANG, she shares […]
Women in Da’awah, an umbrella group of Muslim women non-government organisations, has called for restructuring of almajiri schools in Nigeria to address the over 13 million out of school children. Speaking in Kaduna on Thursday ahead […]
A Non-governmental Organization (NGO) Advocacy Center for Development (AC4D), has urged parents in Gombe state to commit more to girl child education.The Executive Director AC4D, Malam Ibrahim Yusuf, made the call during an interactive season with teachers […]
The Deputy Governor of Kaduna state, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, has decried the declining women representation in elective positions in Nigeria, despite constituting a large percentage of the population, while tasking women to increase their participation […]
As part of effort to eradicate youth restiveness and unemployment in Kogi state, the member representing Okene/Ogori-Magongo federal constituency in Kogi state, Hon. Tijani Ahmed Damisa has again sponsored a five-day capacity building programme in […]
Recently, another woman-based organisation, the Nigerian League of Women Voters (Nilowv), has been established amidst countless existing groups to drive the women’s struggle for elective and appointive positions further. Many have wondered if this will […]
Gombe state Primary Education Board in collaboration with High Level Women Advocacy, (HILWA) has trained 100 undergraduates on advocacy and mobilisation capacity building as part of activities marking the Day of the African Child 2019. […]
Wife of the President, Mrs Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, has empowered 2000 women in Yola, Adamawa state. Speaking at the event held at the Banquet Hall, Government House, on Tuesday 11th June, 2019.The event, which was […]
More women are becoming politically aware of the enormous gap between them and men especially in Bayelsa state. JOY EMMANUEL writes on the resume of some prominent Bayelsa woman trying to break that jinx. For […]
Senator Iroegbu is a security consultant . In this chat with ENE OSANG he bares his mind on the current security situation calling on the new administration to see the need in bringing women on […]
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