From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Gombe State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Dr Beta Danja, has called for stronger efforts to end child marriage and protect girls’ right to education,…
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Pioneers ICT Trains Women on Digital Marketing, Business Growth
By Mustapha Salisu Pioneers ICT Nigeria Limited has commenced a free digital marketing training programme aimed at equipping women with skills to promote their businesses, reach wider markets and improve their business…
KEDCO Empowers Women Through CSR Initiative to Mark Customer Service Week 2026
In commemoration of Customer Service Week 2026, the Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO) has empowered women with practical soap-making skills as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Sani Bala Sani, Head,…
CITAD Trains Kano Women Defenders on Digital Safety
By Mustapha Salisu Twenty Women Human Rights Defenders in Kano State have completed a two-day digital safety and online protection training organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development, with support…
2027: Gombe Women Seek Political Pledges From Aspirants
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Women’s groups in Gombe State have mobilised traditional, religious and community leaders to secure political commitments from aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the Gombe Women…
Over 60 Women Trained as Community Paralegals in Kaduna
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna Sixty-five women and community leaders from across Kaduna State have been trained as community paralegal navigators to help residents access justice and prevent disputes from escalating into violence….
Kano Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Women’s Participation in Governance
By Mustapha Salisu Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing women’s participation in governance and empowering them across various sectors. The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo stated this…
Human Rights Organisation Seeks Justice for 11 Women Killed in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola A human rights organisation under the auspices of Bedada Care Foundation and its partners has called on the Federal Government to direct the military high command to fish…
Kano Women Affairs Commissioner Assures NAWOJ of Collaboration on Women’s Welfare
The Kano State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children and Persons with Special Needs, Hajiya Amina Abdullahi Sani, has assured the Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kano State chapter, of the ministry’s…
How Radio France Internationale’s “Rayuwata” Series Amplifies Women’s Voices in Northern Nigeria
By Hannatu Suleiman Abba On May 16, 2026, Kano State witnessed a remarkable gathering that bridged conversations around women’s representation during the famous “Rayuwata” series organised by Radio France Internationale. Women in…
CITAD Moves to Close Digital Divide With Training for 15,000 Women
At least 15,000 women are targeted to receive training on digital literacy, safety and hygiene to address the widening digital gap between the North and the rest of the country in a…
Women Wing Takes Shape as City Boy Movement Unveils New Office
By Abdulhameed Musa Abdullahi The City Boy Movement has unveiled its Office of the Women Leader, led by Hajiya Ummusalma Isyaku Rabiu, in a move aimed at strengthening women’s participation within the…
Gender Advocate Condemns Female Viral Videos, Says Conduct Undermines Kano’s Cultural Values
A gender rights advocate in Kano State, Harira Wakili, has expressed concern over the conduct of some female social media supporters campaigning in favour of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, describing their actions…
Kano’s New Low: When Politics Turns Women into Props of Shame
Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim What unfolded recently in Kano should concern anyone who values dignity, culture, and the integrity of public life. It was not merely a political rally it was a…
CITAD Launches Agenda-WINNIG Project to Bridge Gender Digital Divide
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has launched a new project aimed at narrowing the gender digital divide and enhancing economic opportunities for women in Northern Nigeria. The project, titled…
BCAI’s WAVES Project Records Progress in Women Empowerment, Policy Coordination
By Mustapha Salisu The Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI) says its Women Against Violence Empowered Through Sustainability (WAVES) project has recorded notable progress in women empowerment, policy engagement and institutional strengthening in…
IWD 2026: CHR, YOSPIS Push For 35% Female Representation in Nigeria’s Gov’t
To commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, the Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) and the Youth Society for the Prevention of Infectious Diseases and Social Vices (YOSPIS) convened a policy dialogue in…
IWD 2026: CITAD Urges Women, Girls to Participate Safely in Digital Space
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged women and girls to actively participate in the digital space, emphasizing the importance of online safety and emerging technologies. The call was…
IWD 2026: AHIP Urges Greater Support for Women’s Empowerment, Safety
By Mustapha Salisu As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Adolescent Health Information Projects (AHIP) has joined the global community in celebrating the invaluable contributions of women in all spheres…
Larabar Mata: Kano Community Market Providing Means of Livelihood to Women
The Informal Economy’s Backbone: How Women in a Rural Community of Kano State Are Reshaping Narratives for Survival By Hajara Abdullahi Larabar Mata, a community market in Kumbotso LGA, Kano State, is…
200 Women to Benefit from Empowerment Initiative, POWER by GIZ and Partners in Adamawa
From Umar Dankano, Yola An international non-governmental organization, GIZ, in partnership with the Federal Government and the European Union, has launched a women empowerment programme titled Promoting Actions for Women’s Economic Empowerment…
Lawmaker Calls for Sustained Efforts to Address Challenges Facing Women
By Hajara Abdullahi The Chairperson of the House of Representatives Committee on Women Affairs, Mrs. Kafilat Ogbara, has called on the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development to intensify efforts toward…
Governor Yusuf Says N50,000 Poverty Relief Scheme Boosting Kano’s Economy
…Womenfolk Inclusiveness Yielding Positive Results as 5, 200, 000 Empowered in Jan Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has stated that the N50,000 monthly Empowerment and Poverty Relief Programme is strategically…
Will the Reserved Seats for Women Bill Promote Gender Equity in Nigeria’s Political Space?
By Hajara Abdullahi Women, who make up a significant portion of Nigeria’s voting population, remain underrepresented in political participation due to social, economic, and cultural factors. Although there has been improvement in…
Special Seats: Why Legislators, CSOs and Public Entities Should Support the “Reserve Seat for Women Bill” – Na’ im Sulaiman AJ
Women constitute nearly 50% of Nigeria’ s population, yet they hold only 4–6% of legislative seats nationwide. Just 21 of the 469 members of the National Assembly are women a mere 4.5%….