FIDA
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The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called for an immediate, independent, and transparent investigation into the sexual harassment allegation made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. A statement signed by the Country Vice President of FIDA Nigeria, Eliana Martins, and the National Publicity Secretary of FIDA Nigeria, Chineze Obianyo,…
25 Feb
An NGO, The BEACON of Transformative and Inclusive Development Centre, has partnered with the International Federation
7 Feb
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, the Akin Fadeyi Foundation (AFF), and the Women’s Rights Advancement and Protection Alternative (WRAPA) have jointly petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, urging the release of findings from the investigation into the death of 33-year-old Fidelis Osaghae.
11 Jan
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Sokoto State branch, on Saturday inaugurated its new leadership. This followed a resolution passed at the FIDA members’ congress in December 2024, which appointed a three-member electoral committee led by Hajiya Aisha Dantsoho to oversee the electoral process. While briefing the congress, Dantsoho announced that eight positions were…
14 Dec
The Acting Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, has advised the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) to seek amendment of laws that affect children and women’s wellbeing to protect their rights. Ogunmoye gave the advice at an annual lecture organised by FIDA on Friday in Ado-Ekiti. The lecture’s title was: “Achieving Enhanced Institutional…
12 Dec
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Abuja Branch, has ushered in a new era with the emergence of Barrister Chioma Onyenucheya-Uko as its chairperson. A seasoned private legal practitioner, Onyenucheya-Uko brings a wealth of experience as a family law expert, certified arbitrator, mediator, and gender advocate. Renowned for her leadership dynamism and commitment…
12 Nov
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria has called on faith leaders to jettison norms embedded in religious beliefs that promote violence against women and girls.
29 Oct
To promote gender justice in Nigeria, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, has called for equal rights
23 Oct
The International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Ikeja Branch yesterday held a sensitisation programme for traditional rulers in Lagos State, emphasising their crucial role in preventing violence against women and girls.
22 Oct
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) have emphasised the need for policy reforms and laws promoting gender inclusion and equity in order to achieve national and economic growth. Executive Director, Governance and Sustainability, Sahara Group, Ejiro Gray, said such conversations are important because data has shown that societies that prioritise gender equality and inclusion do…
15 Oct
International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) has emphasised the need for policy reforms and laws promoting gender inclusion and equity to achieve national and economic growth.
12 Oct
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The Ekiti High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti, on Monday, sentenced one Prophet Adeleye Akingbaso, 47, to life imprisonment for raping a 13-year-old girl. Akingbaso was first arraigned in September, 2022 before Justice Blessing Ajileye on a two-count charge of rape and coercion. Delivering her judgment, Justice Ajileye said, “in conclusion, this court has found the…
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The Kano State Government says it has awarded over N40 billion contracts for the construction of 15 roads in different parts of the state. The Commissioner for Works, Marwan Ahmed, said this at a news briefing, shortly after signing the contracts with different companies in Kano on Monday. Ahmed said that the contracts demonstrated Gov.…
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The governments of the United Kingdom and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade relations and economic growth through the implementation of Nigeria’s National Quality Policy (NNQP). In a statement on Monday, the British Mission said this initiative falls under Phase II of the Standards Partnership Programme (SPP). The mission stated that the programme…
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Rev. John Hayab, a clergyman, has called on well-meaning elders to intervene in the feud between the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central. Hayab, who is the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), made the…
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A group, the Concerned Nigerians, has raised concerns about an alleged plot to frustrate the supply of crude oil to domestic refineries, including the Dangote Refinery in Nigeria. The group called on President Bola Tinubu and the Department of State Services (DSS) to ensure that no one undermines the achievements recorded in the oil sector.…
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Following the Supreme Court judgment that nullified the local government council elections of October 5, council chairmen in Rivers State have formally handed over to the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs). The handover ceremony was held on Monday at various secretariats in line with Governor Siminalayi Fubara's directive, issued during his Sunday broadcast. Ezebunwo,…
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Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has vowed that governance will prevail despite the opposition in the state. Fubara made the remark while inaugurating the Government House Staff Quarters newly built by his administration in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to him, the course of governance is irreversible despite the unceasing antagonism against his administration; victory…
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC), at its third meeting of the year on Monday, approved the completion of four road projects inherited from the previous administration, after a rigorous review. Chief David Umahi, Minister of Works, said this while addressing State House Correspondents after the FEC meeting. He said the first approval by FEC was…
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LAPO Microfinance Bank has appointed Dr. Godwin Ehigiamusoe as the new Chairman of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mrs. Osaretin Demuren. The bank praised Demuren for her leadership, particularly in strengthening LAPO’s position in Nigeria’s microfinance sector. Dr. Ehigiamusoe, a seasoned microfinance expert, brings over three decades of experience in financial inclusion and economic development.…
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The Vice Chancellor of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Olufemi Adeoluwa, has declared that the N275 million monthly subvention from the Ekiti State Government is grossly inadequate for running the institution. The Vice Chancellor said that due to the current economic reality in the country, BOUESTI needs N500…