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The Ministry of Women Affairs was very instrumental in changing the lives of women in Nigeria. It aims to provide opportunities for economic empowerment. However, many people do not fully understand what the ministry does and the challenges it faces. One such relatively recent one is the Nigeria For Women Project Scale-Up, which aims to … Read more
Fundamental Human Rights are basic freedoms that every human being deserves to have. These include the right to life, education, freedom of speech, and protection from abuse. In Nigeria, while such rights are in the Constitution, many continue to suffer violations. Some are denied education, while others suffer violence or other forms of unfair treatment. … Read more
According to UNICEF, 37 million Nigerian women and girls experience period poverty. Such a problem has been exacerbated with the increasing costs of sanitary products. Many girls either fail to attend school, get infected, or revert to unsafe alternatives such as rags and newspapers. In certain communities, the period stigma has caused even a reluctance … Read more
Although there are opportunities in Nigeria, women entrepreneurs face several challenges. Although ownership of SMEs is said to be 40 percent for women, the funds actually utilized are less than 20 percent. To many, capital, training in business techniques, and entry to the markets have become almost unreachable. Despite these many challenges, however, women in … Read more
The top causes of cancer include smoking, poor diet, lack of exercise, sun exposure, and infections. Most of the cases of cancer are preventable with simple changes in lifestyle. According to the World Health Organization, one in six deaths worldwide is due to cancer. In Nigeria, cancer causes 72,000 deaths each year, the most common … Read more
What Is Postnatal Care? It is the medical attention a mother and her newborn receive after birth. The period after birth, known as the postpartum period, encompasses the first six weeks. It is the most critical time because most maternal and newborn deaths occur within this period. According to the WHO, 60% of maternal deaths … Read more
Maternal mortality has remained one of the health issues of concern in Nigeria. According to estimates from the World Health Organization, current maternal mortality in Nigeria is 814 deaths per every 100,000 live births. That represents 814 women dying out of every 100,000 living children born to a woman. Nigeria and India combined account for … Read more
Girl child education is important for the future of Nigeria. When girls go to school, they gain knowledge, build confidence, and help their families and communities grow. But today, over 10.5 million Nigerian children are out of school, and 60% of them are girls (UNICEF). Many girls face challenges that stop them from learning. To … Read more
Menstruation is a challenge on its own. Girls in Nigeria, just like in many parts of the world, face stigma, a lack of access to sanitary products, and even drop out of school due to problems with their menstrual cycle. 1. Millions of Girls Miss School Because of Their Menstrual Cycle In Nigeria, 1 girl out of every 10 misses school every month during their periods due to a lack of sanitary pads … Read more
Tinubu’s Wife’s recent donation of N100 million to victims of the Niger State tanker explosion has sparked different reactions across Nigeria. The explosion, which happened on January 18 at Diko-Maje Road in Gurara Local Government Area, claimed lives and left many injured. Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady, visited Niger State and announced the donation … Read more
