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NAWOJ visits first female Lagos Speaker
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State Chapter, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to Mojisola Meranda, the first female Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, in her office. NAWOJ Chairperson, Dr. Adeola Ekine, led her team to present a congratulatory letter and also decorated the speaker as its Lagos Ambassador at the assembly complex in Ikeja. The…
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Empowering women in governance promotes economic prosperity – NAWOJ
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) says that empowering women by addressing barriers, particularly gender inequality in governance roles, will help foster economic growth. Seasoned journalists and other speakers reiterated this at the NAWOJ SouthWest Zonal Summit 2024 held in Lagos on Thursday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event organised by NAWOJ SouthWest (B-Zone) had…
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NAWOJ lauds IGP’s appointment of first female force secretary
Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) felicitates with the Assistant Inspector General of Police, (AIG) Yetunde Longe, over her recent appointment as the first female Force Secretary. This is contained in a statement signed by the National Chairperson, NAWOJ, Hajia Aisha Ibrahim on Thursday in Lagos. Ibrahim described AIG Longe as a dedicated officer, who had worked hard through the…
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Nigerian women and marriage myths
Wura got married to Jide recently in the western part of Nigeria. She was very excited about her new status and new home, and she was willing to do her best to build a good home together with Jide. She was, however, disappointed and discouraged when she called her parents to tell them how excited she was and her plans…
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Period Poverty: Reusable pad to school girls rescue
In Abuja, North Central Nigeria, the girls of Junior Secondary School (JSS) Wuse, Zone 2, are excited that they have learned a new skill that would ease their access to education amidst the numerous challenges the girl-child confronts. One of such challenges is period poverty, or the lack of access to safe, hygienic menstrual products. It also involves a lack…
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Wikimedia launches campaign for gender equity
Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organisation behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, has announced the launch of its “Wikipedia Needs More Women” campaign. The Wikimedia Foundation’s Chief Communications Officer, Anusha Alikhan, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. According to him, the campaign is to celebrate efforts to improve gender equity on Wikimedia projects and invite others to get…
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NAWOJ says “woman is ‘nothing’ without man” myth outdated, regressive
Dr. Adeola Ekine, Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State, has said that the myth that “a woman was nothing without a man” is outdated and regressive. Ekine said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Wednesday. She said that the myth was also deeply problematic and undermined the inherent worth…
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Senate, stakeholders commit to advance equity, women’s cause
The Nigerian Senate and other stakeholders have expressed their willingness to advance the cause of Nigerian women, promote gender equity, economic empowerment, and their political representation in the country. They committed at a conference with the theme “Together, Ensure Inclusivity: Loud Her Voice” in commemoration of the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) celebration in Abuja. The conference was organised by…
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NAWOJ Lagos condemns female genital mutilation, says it’s destructive
The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Lagos State, has condemned the act of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), a destructive practice in which the female genital organs are partially or completely removed. NAWOJ in a statement signed by its Chairman, Adeola Ekine and its secretary, Lilian Ario, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day of Zero…
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NAWOJ seeks improved welfare packages for journalists
Abuja, Dec. 23, 2022 (NAN) The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has called for improved welfare packages for journalists to enable them to work effectively and without prejudice. Mrs Annah Daniel, Chairperson, NAWOJ FCT Chapter, made the call on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of an NGO “Journalists Global Foundation (JGF)” and the maiden public lecture of the…
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GBV: NAWOJ, Women Interfaith council visit Correctional Centre, donate relief material to female inmates
Activists on the Gender-Based Violence against women, the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Kaduna chapter, in collaboration with women’s interfaith council, took a walk to the state correctional centre, Kaduna, to donate some relief items to female inmates. Hajiya Fatima Aliyu, the chairperson National Association of Women Journalists, said gender-based violence against women has been in existence and women…
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GBV: NAWOJ sensitizes 100 special students in Bauchi
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Bauchi State chapter, has sensitized 100 visually students of the Bauchi Special Education Centre, to stem the scourge of Gender Based Violence (GBV). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise was organized by the organization in partnership with Plan International, an NGO, as part of activities to mark the 16…
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NAWOJ congratulates new NUJ FCT council executive
The National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter, has congratulated the newly elected Executive of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The congratulatory message of the association is contained in a letter jointly signed by the Chairperson, Mrs. Annah Daniel and the Secretary, Mrs. Nkiru Okeke, Secretary on Sunday in Abuja. It said that…
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NAWOJ parallel executives in Oyo condemnable – Leaders
Some leaders and former officers of Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Oyo State Chapter have condemned the emergence of parallel executives of the association in the state. A statement jointly signed by the Pioneer Chairperson, Mrs Bose Oyewole and other former chairpersons of the association in the state, blamed the national executive of the association for the polarisation in…
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ActionAid calls for legal framework to check gender bias
A non-governmental organizations (NGO), Action Aid, has stressed the need for a legal and ethical frameworks that are designed to checkmate gender biases and discrimination against journalists. This is contained in a communique issued by Lola Ayanda, communication coordinator, Action Aid Nigeria, at the end of the National Media Virtual Roundtable on Actioning Safety and Protection of Women Journalists in…
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NAWOJ raises alarm over threats to education, health, welfare of Nigerian girls
A conference of the Nigerian Association of Women Journalist (NAWOJ), Zone B chapter, has said that education, health and general welfare of Nigerian girls were being threatened by incessant abductions and other security challenges in the country. An end of conference communique on Friday, signed by its Vice President, Ayaba Omobola Akingbehin, and Secretary, Funmi Adekoya, noted that insecurity had…
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