From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Tax Justice and Governance Platform through Prime Initiative for Development Fiscal Transparency with support from the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) and Christian Aid (CAID) has…
Tag: Women
Human Rights Coordinator Highlights emerging opportunities for future women
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos As the world marks another year of progress in women’s rights, the Plateau State Coordinator, National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) Barr. Kyenpiya Mafuyai, has highlighted the persisting challenges…
UN Consultant advice on anger management
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos A United Nations consultant, Doctor Stephenie Okpanachi, has asserted that a leader that can manage anger can effectively head the world. She made the assertion while presenting a…
Foundation Partners with Tubless Makeup School to Train 100 Women
Tubless Makeup School, in collaboration with a foundation supporting orphans, has announced a free makeup training program for 100 women in Kano. According to the organizers, registration forms for the program are…
JISOP Urges Quick Implementation of Reviewed Social Security Support for PWDs, Elderly
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse The Jigawa Social Protection Platform (JISOP) has called for the swift implementation of the reviewed social security support for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and elderly people in Jigawa…
Free Surgeries Bring Hope to 50 Women Battling VVF in Gombe
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe In a significant humanitarian intervention, 50 women suffering from vesico-vaginal fistulas (VVF) have received free medical surgeries in Gombe State, courtesy of a collaborative initiative by the United…
CERSDOV, UNFPA Empower Women-Led NGOs with Advocacy Training on Gender Rights and Community Issues
From Abubakar Rabilu, Gombe The Centre for the Study and Resolution of Domestic Violence (CERSDOV), in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has concluded a three-day training to equip women-led…
UN Underscores the essence of promoting women’s Rights in Peace and security
From Tongnaan Bawa Jos The United Nations Women Representative to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Beatrice Eyong, has underscored the importance of UNSCR 1325 in advancing gender equality and promoting women’s rights in peace…
Dangin Juna Afirka Doles Out N700, 000 to Assist 70 Vulnerable Individuals in Zaria
From Rabilu Abubakar, Kaduna No fewer than 70 vulnerable individuals, including widows, have benefited from a cash donation by a non-governmental organization, Dangin Juna Afirka Initiative (DJAI), aimed at alleviating hardship and…
BG Initiative Leads 1,000 Women’s Tree Planting Campaign in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse A non-governmental organization, the BOLAH GIRL Initiative (BGI), in collaboration with Jigawa State Government’s Eyes on Environment Initiative and ACReASAL, has launched a 1,000 Women’s Tree Planting Campaign…
Maulid 2024: A tribute to the teachings of Islam on treating women
By Aliyu Samba Islam is a religion that uplifts and honours women, granting them dignity, rights, and a purposeful life. When Prophet Muhammad (SAW), sent as a mercy to all of mankind,…
Gov. Namadi Launches Distribution of ₦50,000 Grants to 12,600 Women in Jigawa
From Mika’il Tsoho, Dutse Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has launched the distribution of ₦50,000 empowerment grants to 12,600 vulnerable women across the state. The event took place over the weekend…
We Will Not Steal Your Money, Gov Yusuf Assures Kano People
By Abdullahi Yusuf Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has assured the people of the state that he will not steal their money, and warned that anybody who steals government money…
Gov. Yusuf empowers 5,200 women with N50,000 in Kano
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has launched the second phase of his administration’s initiative, distributing N50,000 each to 5,200 women from the state’s 44 local government areas (LGAs). This phase…
VSO Nigeria Empowers Kano Women on Climate Action
By Mustapha Salisu As part of their efforts to address the urgent challenges of climate change and chart a sustainable path forward, Voluntary Services Overseas (VSO), a non-governmental organization, hosted a two-day…
AFRICMIL, CITAD urges women, persons with disabilities to lead anti-corruption efforts
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…
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…