FIDA
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
Adaora Vivian Offor is a lawyer, business leader, a certified human resources management and an interior design expert. She is Vice President and Executive Officer of the Sir Emeka Offor Foundation (SEOF), focused on sustainable philanthropic interventions.
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Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore will appear in Abuja today before the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on an allegation of obstruction. In the letter titled “Investigation Activities: Invitation Letter,” the Nigeria Police
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Following electoral irregularities that trailed the 2023 general elections, former National Vice-Chairman, South-South, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Emmanuel Ogidi, has stressed the need for President Bola Tinubu to urgently embark on electoral reforms.
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The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has expressed sadness over the fuel tanker incident that occurred on Saturday morning at Ugwu Onyeama, in Udi Local Council of Enugu State.
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A renowned expert in international relations and strategic studies at Nile University of Nigeria, Prof. Chigozie Enwere, has advocated for a paradigm shift in Africa’s economic policies.
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China’s Consul-General in Lagos, Yan Yuqing, has said her country’s gross domestic product grew by five per cent in 2024, driving both qualitative economic development and reasonable quantitative growth.
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Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating malaria, recognising the disease as a critical public health challenge. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, stated this yesterday