National Assembly lawmaker and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Education (Basic and Secondary), Senator Lawal Usman, has urged traditional and religious leaders in the country to champion the education and empowerment of the girl-child in their communities. Usman also appealed to the World Bank to expand its Adolescents Girls Initiative for Learning and…

Methodist Girls' High School (MGHS) Yaba, Lagos, marked its 145th anniversary, celebrating its rich history as a pioneer in girl-child education. Established in 1879, the school has remained a leader in providing academic and personal development for young girls.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation(AHF)has called on the federal government and people in the society to prioritise girls education and empowerment in the country. The Advocacy and Marketing Manager of AHF, Steve Aborisade, made the call on Monday at the 2024 celebration of International Day of the Girl in Keffi, Nasarawa state. The event brought together girls…

The 36 state governors of the federation have approved and scheduled an international conference in Abuja aimed at securing quality education for the girl-child.

Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, has given 10 Point of Sale (POS) machines and other items to the 100 brides from Mariga Local Council of Niger State, whose mass wedding is supported by the House of Assembly Speaker, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji. The minister announced the empowerment scheme, yesterday, at the palace of the Emir of…