Lawmaker advocates women inclusion in governance
By Bridget Tikyaa-Ikyado A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Regina Akume (APC-Benue) on Saturday, canvassed more women inclusion…
Woman seeks divorce over husband’s inability to provide food
A housewife, Mrs Aisha Hamisu on Thursday begged an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja for divorce over husband, Nasiru…
Over 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women, girls trapped in Mali – says NAPTIP
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) says no fewer than 25,000 trafficked Nigerian women and…
It’s not easy to be woman’ – Bobrisky laments menstrual cramps
Bob, who claims to be a ‘transgender woman’, said she’s been stuck in bed since the previous evening as a…
Official seeks review of patriarchial laws against women’s property rights
By Perpetua Onuegbu Dr Akinola Olakunde, Director of Urban and Regional Development Department in the Ministry of Works and Housing…
FEC approves Women Economic Empowerment Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an empowerment policy for women in the country. Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs…
Copyright Commission unveils Women Empowerment initiative logo on intellectual property
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has unveiled the logo for the Women Empowering Women in Intellectual Property…
UNICEF, UK Government set to empower 300,000 mothers, caregivers in northeast
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in partnership with the UK Government is set to empower over 300,000 mothers and…
NDE trains unemployed Nasarawa women on shoe, bag making
By Awayi Kuje The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has commenced a five-day Women Employment Branch (WEB) empowerment training for…