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…
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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…
How a Young Development Practitioner is Empowering Women and Youth in Nigeria
Meet Abdulazeez, a young development practitioner who empowers women and youth in Nigeria. He studied mass communication at Bayero University Kano, but a life-changing experience in a remote community near his campus…
Plateau Deputy Governor, Josephine Piyo, hail women’s contribution towards sustainable development
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau state deputy governor, Josephine Piyo has hailed women in rural communities for their immense contributions to sustainable development, particularly in the area of agriculture and rural enterprises…
Knowledge is Power: Empowering Women to Break Down Barriers And Achieve Their Potential
By A’isha Muhammad “In wisdom’s embrace, a woman’s worth does shine” the caption eloquently captures the importance of knowledge for women. In today’s world, knowledge is more essential than ever before. It…
Kebbi Gov. bags award from SWS for uplifting standard of Women in Kebbi State
The Kebbi State Governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris Kauran Gwandu has received an award for his unrelenting contributions in uplifting the living standard of women in Kebbi State. This was contained in…
International Day of Democracy: CITAD calls for greater youth inclusion in Democracy
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has emphasized the crucial role of engaging youth and children in safeguarding democracy. The Centre made the call through its Campaigns and Communication Officer,…
CITAD inducts 30 women in Kano for GSM repair training
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has kick-started a transformative training program aimed at nurturing the talents of 30 women in Kano State to become proficient in GSM and mobile…
Plateau state Deputy Governor assures women group of collaboration
From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos Plateau State Deputy Governor Josephine Piyo wants women to always support their female colleagues seeking elective positions. Piyo was speaking when she received on a solidarity visit some…
Why the women’ obsession with faking natural looks?
By Adamu Aminu Gone were the days when contentment and morality held sway, guiding the people’s principles and way of life. In bygone days, a woman’s natural beauty, shyness and family reputation,…