Tag: women
Man’s success depends on wife’s character, support, says LG chairman
Ibadan, Feb. 10, 2026 (NAN) The Chairman of Ibadan South-West Local Government, Mr Kehinde Akande, has described women as the backbone of the society,...
African women driving research governance and innovation — Gitau
Abuja, Feb. 10, 2026(NAN)Dr Evelyn Gitau, Chief Scientific Officer at the Science for Africa Foundation, says African women are increasingly taking the lead in...
Presidency, association partner on women’s health
Abuja, Feb. 6, 2026 (NAN) The Office of the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Women’s Health has pledged to collaborate with the...
2 apprentices, 3 women in court over alleged N11.4m theft
Ado-Ekiti, Feb. 5, 2026 (NAN) Two apprentices and three women on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N11.4 million.
The...
Women economic growth key to national devt- Forum
Abuja, Jan. 31, 2026 (NAN) The President and Founder of Concerned Sisters Forum (CSF), Hajiya Binta Ibrahim, says women’s economic growth is key to...
Coalition to spotlight women leaders, advance continental collaboration
Abuja, Jan. 31, 2026 (NAN) The Workshop of Wealth (W.O.W.), a pan-African platform promoting leadership, wealth creation, and legacy, is set to drive continental...
WAPA empowers over 1,100 women, youths with digital skills, Android smartphones
Lagos, Jan. 30, 2026 (NAN) The Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) says over 1,100 women and...
Post-harvest losses: Oyo women farmers struggle after harvest
Mrs Kudirat Salami, a smallholder farmer in Apaadi community, Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, harvested her tomatoes early, packaged them carefully and...
Tikolo steps down as Nigeria cricket coach
Abuja, Jan. 26, 2026 (NAN) Steve Tikolo, former Kenyan international, has stepped down from his role as head coach of the Nigeria men’s senior...
Air Chief’s Wife decries exploitation of widows, distributes food, cash to...
Abuja, Jan. 24, 2026 (NAN) Mrs Ngozi Aneke, the National President, Nigerian Air Force Officers’ Wives Association (NAFOWA), has decried the persistent exploitation of...
Women in Academics to protect girls against campus bullying, harassment
Lafia, Jan. 23, 2026 (NAN) Women in Academics at the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Nasarawa State, have unveiled an initiative to shield women...
NGO trains women on climate smart agriculture in Kano
Kano, Jan.22, 2026 (NAN) Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), on Thursday, empowered 16 women in Kano on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) adaptation to promote...
NGO highlights cyberstalking as growing threat to women’s safety
Lagos, Jan. 22, 2026 (NAN) A Non-Governmental Organisation, Techsocietal on Thursday said that cyberstalking was emerging as a serious threat to women’s safety.
Cyberstalking is...
NGO moves to fight SGBV with new 2026 Strategy
Lagos. Jan 15, 2026 (NAN) A Non-Government Organisation (NGO) called Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP) has announced its renewed strategy to combat Sexual...
Philippine women’s group urges Japan envoy to pursue peace, justice
Manila, Jan. 14, 2026 (Xinhua/NAN) Lila Pilipina, an organisation, has on Wednesday urged Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi to advance peace and justice during...
Motorsport evolving to offer more opportunities for women
London, Sept. 11, 2025 (dpa/NAN) Jamie Chadwick is confident the evolution of a pathway for women into motorsport will continue to help provide access...
Create enabling environment for girls, women to actualise potentials – VC
Sango-Ota (Ogun), July 28, 2025 (NAN) The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University in Ota, Ogun, Prof. Timothy Anake, says governments at all levels should create...
