The Bauchi state government says it will train 102,811 girls in livelihood skills, to enhance women and girls social and economic development. The programme would be implemented under the World Bank funded Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project. Maryam Mohammed, the Director, Syndicate in Supporting Women & Children Initiative (SISWACHI), an implementing…

Fausat Agboluaje is an engineer and Associate Partner, Etteh Aro & Partners, an infrastructural development company.

Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, wife of Ebonyi Governor, has reaffirmed her commitment to defend the rights of the girl child and

Burdened by poverty, discrimination, and mental health among women, Nassrul-al-Fatih Society's (NASFAT) women's wing is set to address the multifaceted challenges bedevilling Muslim women's path to empowerment. The 2024 NASFAT 2024, yearly Women’s Week celebration, the 25th edition, would commence on November 10, 2024, to 17, featuring empowerment, visitations, fundraising, networking, Quran recitation, quiz competition…

Professionals under the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, have called on relevant stakeholders

Professionals under the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Lagos Chapter, have called on relevant stakeholders to double efforts at providing opportunities for young girls to pursue careers in engineering and other fields that solve societal challenges.

Globally, the gains made through persistent campaigns for gender equality and justice, are being lost by pervasive armed conflicts that infringe on the fundamental rights of women and girls, endanger their lives, restrict their choices, and limit girls’ future.

The Kwara State government has said that without adequate education and awareness for female children, their liberation from societal exploitation will remain a distant and unachievable goal. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mrs. Olanrewaju Bake, speaking yesterday at a conference jointly organised by Chidemma and Havilah Foundation and the Seed of Praise Centre for…

A non-governmental organisation, Rotary Club of Abeokuta Royale, has distributed menstrual pads to over 500

An Ibadan-based non-profit organisation, Mentoring Assistance for Youths and Entrepreneurs Initiative (MAYEIN), has called for gender-responsive educational policies that will take care of the girl child. The Acting Executive Director of MAYEIN, Mrs. Ewa Orowale, made the call during the presentation of the MAYEIN Insights Report at a press briefing in commemoration of the International…

Every year, on October 11th, the world unites to celebrate girls' potential and address their unique challenges. International Day of the Girl Child is more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a global call to action. According to UNICEF, this year’s theme is "Girls’ vision for the future." Here are five essential pieces…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr Tajudeen Abbas has explained why he yielded the ground for Ms. Isabel Anani to preside over the affairs of the House. Abbas remarked that the historic event that momentarily took place during a plenary session of the House on Thursday was aimed at encouraging women’s participation in…