By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman The African Center for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), in partnership with the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has called on women and persons with disabilities…
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Gov. Yusuf Launches N50,000 Monthly Business Grant For Over 5000 Women
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State on Tuesday launched a Small Scale Business Monthly Startup grant of N50,000 to over 5000 women from the 44 Local Government Areas of…
Experts Charge Media on Positive Projection of Women for Empowerment
Experts in civic engagement and public management have the charge both traditional and online media on positive projection of women for empowerment and inclusion. In same vein, they acknowledge that though women…
Women Remain Champions of Freedom, Equality, Dr. Mairo Says
An Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Public Health Physician, Dr. Mairo Mandara has said women all over the remain instrumental and staunch promoters of freedom and equality. She said Nigeria and Africa in general can…
Women Empowerment Critical to Economic Growth – Rinsola Abiola
Ms. Rinsola Abiola, Senior Special Assistant, SSA, to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on citizenship and leadership has said empowering women into leadership roles remain critical to Nigeria’s economic prosperity. The Senior Special…
IWD : Women Honours Gov Namadi, ex-Minister, Hafsat Ganduje, 6 ex-Commissioners, 50 others
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa state ministry of women affairs incollaboration with AAH (ESPID), honoured 54 prominent women and five men for their contribution to the development of women in Jigawa…
CITAD launches book, policy review to mark IWD
By Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman The Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has partnered with FGN Women Ambassadors Network (FWANET) to celebrate the International Women’s Day. During the celebration, CITAD unveiled a…
CITAD Advocates for Policies Promoting Women’s Inclusion in Digital Policy
By Yusuf Sani, Maitama The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has urged the Federal Government, ICT-related agencies, and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) to develop an agenda promoting women’s engagement in…
Plateau: Commemoration of International Women’s Day
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state Commissioner for Women Affairs Caroline Dafur has advocated for the inclusion of women in all Government structures. The Commissioner disclosed this while addressing group of Plateau…
CSOs In Katsina, Celebrate Women’s Day Amidst Challenges Of High Cost Of Living, Insecurity
From Balarabe Musa, Katsina The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations in Katsina State marked this year’s World Women’s Day with a reflection on the challenges faced by women in the state amidst…
Gov. Yusuf empowers 1,028 women with grants
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched an empowerment program for 1,028 women across 44 local governments of the state. This was contained in a statement issued by Sanusi Bature…
IWD: Plateau First Lady Hails Women’s Contribution to National Development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Wife of the Plateau State Governor, Helen Mutfwang has lauded the contributions of women to national development. Mutfwang made this known while interacting with women at the Government…
IWD: Nigeria Needs More Women at Decision Making, Says IPC
The International Press Centre (IPC) in Lagos, Nigeria aligns with the global community in advocating for increased female political representation at both national and subnational levels within Nigeria. Reflecting on the United…
Zamfara: NDE Trains 50 Women on Surveneir, Tie and Die
From Ibrahim Kaulahi Gusau The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has selected fifty women from across the 14 local government areas of Zamfara State to undergo a 5-day training on Surveneir and…
How Climate Change Leaves Women and Children Anguished as Victims of Flooding in Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos Communities in Jos
By: Mariya Shuaibu Suleiman In the heart of Nigeria, the communities of Anguwan Rogo and Rikkos in Jos have faced an increasing and devastating threat from the consequences of climate change. As…
Arewa Women’s Initiative, KALAMED, Drives Societal Change in Kano State
By Hannatu Sulaiman Abba Marking a year of remarkable success with over 2000 beneficiaries in monthly mentorship dialogue sessions, Kano Ladies Mentors and Mentees Dialogue (KALAMED) emerges as a force in reshaping…
Defence HQ Denies Video Showing Mistreatment of Women in Plateau
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The Defence Headquarters has refuted a misleading video circulating on social media depicting soldiers allegedly mistreating women under the caption “Operation Rainbow in Plateau State”. In a statement…
NGO orients 50 women on Gender Responsive behaviour change in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non Governmental Organizations known as Nutrition International through FACE-PAM oriented fifty women on gender responsive behavior change interventions in Jigawa state. Speaking during the meeting, the FACE-PAM…
Cleen Foundation Trains 50 Women on Digital, Skill Mediation in Jos
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Women mediators in Plateau state have resolved to be agents of change towards effective sustainability of peace in their various communities to create avenues for developmental strides. The…
Stakeholders advocate for need to end violence against Women, girls
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos The need for collaborative effort between government and key Stakeholders to end gender-based violence, especially against women and girls dominated discussions at a one-day media parley in Jos….
Jigawa Men Raise Voices Against Women’s Rights Violation
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A group of Jigawa men under the Baobob organization joined forces to raise their voices against gender-based violence and promote women’s rights. As part of the 16 Days…
Prompcom+ Initiative to Empower Women Farmers in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Prompcom+, a non-governmental organization, has announced plans to support four million farmers across Nigeria, including women farmers in Jigawa State. The organization aims to enhance agricultural productivity, income,…
CITAD Empowers 50 Women in Jama’are with Vaseline, Soap Making Skills
In a bid to combat unemployment and foster entrepreneurship among young women, the Center for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), in collaboration with E-Trash2cash, organized a skill acquisition training for 50 women…
Kaduna: NGO Unveils Local Action Plan to Empower Women in Peace, Security
From Abdullahi Alhassan, Kaduna In pursuance of its commitment to promote inclusion of all, a non-governmental organisation (NGO), Equal Access International (Nigeria), has presented to the public a local action plan (LAP)…
NNPP Women Gather for Special Prayer at Kwankwaso’s Residence
A group of women backing the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) came together at Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s residence, partaking in a special prayer session alongside male supporters. Led by organizer Fatima…