Tag: women
Middle East escalation: UN Women raises alarm over plight of women,...
Lagos, April 10, 2026(NAN) UN Women have expressed concern over the devastating impacts of the recent military escalation in the Middle East on women...
Nigeria Customs commends resilience of female personnel
Abuja, March 27, 2026(NAN) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has commended its female personnel for their resilience, in carrying out their duties to advance...
Community aggregation centres key to empowering women – Expert
Abuja, March 17, 2026 (NAN) Ms Chika Orji, a Fellow of the African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) Gender in Agrifood Systems...
IWD: Nigerian women push for health research funding
Lagos, March 8, 2026 (NAN) In commemoration of International Women’s Day, Nigerian women are speaking out about a critical issue affecting their health and...
FG urges women to drive economic growth
Abuja, March 14, 2026 (NAN) The Federal Government has urged women to take advantage of trade and entrepreneurship opportunities to strengthen Nigeria’s economy.
Dr Jumoke...
NHIA: No woman should die over inability to pay
Abuja, March 13, 2026 (NAN) The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says no woman should lose her life because she cannot afford treatment during...
Women journalists in Bauchi push for women’s rights to healthcare, education
Bauchi, March 13, 2026 (NAN) The Bauchi State chapter of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ),, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s...
Foundation urges action to strengthen women’s role in democracy
Abuja, March 13, 2026 (NAN) The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has called for concrete actions to strengthen women’s participation in politics, leadership and governance...
Stakeholders seek action to protect women’s rights
Abuja, March 11, 2026 (NAN) Government officials, international partners and policy experts have called for stronger action to protect women’s rights and expand their...
Adamawa, UNICEF call for boost in women, adolescent health funding
Yola, March 11, 2026 (NAN) The Adamawa State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has called for improved funding for...
IWD: DEPOWA President urges women to empower one another for stronger...
Kaduna, Mar. 9, 2026 (NAN) The President of the Defense and Police Officers’ Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Mernan Oluyede, has urged greater investment in...
IWD: NAWOJ urges greater opportunities for women
Yola, March 9, 2026(NAN) The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Adamawa Chapter, has called for deliberate actions and supportive legislation to promote greater...
Women’s nurturing, stabilizing roles in homes, foundation for unity in ...
Abuja, March 9, 2026 (NAN) Ndudi Elumelu, former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, says women’s nurturing and stabilizing roles in the home...
Ethiopian envoy extols women’s historical role in advancing human rights
Beijing, March 9, 2026 (NAN) The Embassy of Ethiopia in Nigeria has extolled women’s historical role in boosting government’s efforts aimed at advancing gender equality and fundamental human rights.
Amb. Legesse Haile, Ambassador Extraordinary...
International Women’s Day: ACCI allots 50 free exhibition booths to women...
Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAAN) The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has allotted 50 free exhibition booths to women entrepreneurs as part...
First Lady urges women to mentor, instill strong cultural values, modesty...
Abuja, March 6, 2026 (NAN) First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has strongly advocated for mentorship that emphasizes modesty, cultural values, and moral character.
She gave...
CJN tasks judges on advancing women, peace, security agenda in Nigeria
Abuja,2026(NAN)The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has tasked judges on advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda in the justice system.
Kekere-Ekun, made...
