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…
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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%….
10,000 women set to benefit from FG tricycle, motorcycle loan
By Hajara Abdullahi 10,000 women are set to benefit from tricycles and motorcycles loan under the 10,000 Women in Mobility programme, launched by the Federal Government,aimed at empowering women across Nigeria….
CITAD Awards N500,000 to Best Female Innovator at Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has awarded a cash prize of N500,000 to the Best Female Innovator at the Dr. Kole Shettima Innovation in Democracy Challenge, reinforcing its commitment…
CITAD, NIGF Advocate for Enhanced Women’s Leadership and Visibility in Digital Governance
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum (NIGF), has called for stronger inclusion, leadership, and visibility of women in digital…
Army Denies Shooting Women Protesters by Escorts to Commander in Lamurde, Adamawa State
By Hajara Abdullahi The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade Headquarters has denied allegations circulating on some online platforms claiming that the Brigade and its Commander were involved in the shooting of women protesters…
MATA Hosts 7th Annual Conference in Grand Style
By Mustapha Salisu In a powerful display of unity, empowerment, and purpose, MATA successfully held its 7th Annual Conference in Kano, bringing together women from across Nigeria and beyond in a vibrant…
Sokoto-Based NGO Trains 30 Female Journalists on GBV Ethical Reporting
From Shehu Muhammad Shehu, Sokoto A Sokoto-based non-governmental organization, Gender Educators Initiative (GEI), with support from Nigeria Youth Future Fund, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, organized a one-day capacity-building training for 30…
Solution Government Committed To Skilling Unskilled Youths – Mefor
From Rose Oranye, Anambra The Anambra State Ministry of Information, in collaboration with Young Women In Enterprise, a mentorship organisation powered by Barr. Chisom Jane Ikechukwu, and other partners, recently held a…
Over 1,000 Women to Benefit from N500,000 Poultry, Fish Farming Empowerment – DG NPC, Dan Agundi
By Mustapha Salisu Over one thousand women will benefit from a poultry and fish farming empowerment programme, with each woman receiving over five hundred thousand naira, according to the Director General of…
CITAD Introduces Young Women to AI at E-Commerce Digital Skills Workshop
By Mustapha Salisu The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), through its Technical and Innovation Department, has introduced participants to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at an ongoing one-day digital…
UN Women Envoy Urges Leaders to Make Peace, Justice Nigeria’s Legacy
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe Ambassador Fatima M. Paga, UN Women’s focal person to Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, has called on leaders at all levels to prioritize peace, justice, and sustainable…
Nigeria @65: NAWOJ Felicitates Nigerians, Calls for Women’s Inclusion in Governance
By Aisha Abubakar Mai Agogo The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has joined millions of Nigerians in celebrating the nation’s Independence Day, commending the country’s resilience and unity in the face…
Muslim Peace Network Trains 50 Women on Sexual, Reproductive Health in Kaduna
“Our communities cannot afford to see women’s rights and faith as opposites, they must walk together to build peace.” says Amb. Imam Hussain Makanjuola, Executive Director, Muslim Peace Network By Mariya Sulaiman…
Tubless Innovation, ATM Homes Empower 100 Women With Skills, Startup Support in Kano
By Mustapha Salisu In a bid to promote women’s empowerment and self-reliance, Tubless Innovation and Skills Center (TISC), in collaboration with ATM Homes and Apartments, successfully trained 100 women in various vocational…
NASSI Lauds Gov Namadi for Supporting 600 Women Tom Brown Producers
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Nigerian Association of Small Scale Industrialists (NASSI) Dutse branch has commended Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi for training and providing support grants to 600 women on…
African Women Feed the Nation, But Are Excluded From Climate Billions
By Sadiya Ahmed Musa (Nigeria) and Zaynab Sangaré (Senegal) They sustain agriculture, ensure food security for rural communities, collect water, reforest degraded lands, and feed entire families. Yet African women are the…
CDOWA Partners Gombe Ministry to Boost Women’s Empowerment, Security Awareness
From Abubakar Rabilu Gombe The Civil Defence Officers Wives Association (CDOWA), Gombe State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has pledged to strengthen collaboration with the Gombe State…