By Our Health Correspondent— Thousands of women in Nigeria and Somalia are battling one of the world’s most devastating childbirth injuries — obstetric fistula — amid...
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the participation of women, young people, and persons living with disabilities (PWD) in the 2027...
A powerful convergence of women in Abuja on Tuesday signalled the emergence of what could become one of the most influential political and social forces ahead...
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing women’s development and leadership within the Commission as part of its broader mandate to...
By Abraham Olatunbosun— A civil society organisation, Speak Out for Justice Advocacy (SOJA), has strongly condemned the alleged sexual violence against women and girls during a...
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s peace and governance sector have renewed calls for the full inclusion of women in political and peacebuilding processes, describing it as indispensable to...
The acting UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Elsie Attafuah, has called for urgent action to reduce the financial, social, and institutional barriers preventing women...
By Lillian Okenwa— As the world marks another International Women’s Day, millions celebrate the resilience, strength and achievements of women. But across large parts of Nigeria,...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has intensified advocacy for the protection of women and girls by organising a community town hall meeting in Bwari as...
By Abraham Olatunbosun— The Country Representative of UN Women to Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Beatrice Eyong, has warned that Nigeria’s...
