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The Kwara comissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, says it is time for society to drop traditions that block women from politics. Speaking on the Gerin FM 95.5 radio show “A Place on the Table,” she argued that customs should never be an excuse to keep women out of leadership. Why Tradition Must Evolve Kawu explained that … Read more
The Anambra State government has taken a major step to support people living with mental health conditions. After its 12th Executive Council meeting, Governor Charles Soludo announced that the state will build a modern rehabilitation centre in Nibo, Awka. The governor said this project shows his administration’s belief that mental health deserves the same urgency … Read more
Preeclampsia is a complication that can appear after the 20th week of pregnancy. It shows up as high blood pressure and signs that vital organs—especially the kidneys and liver—are under stress. If preeclampsia is not found early and treated, it can harm both mother and baby and may even be fatal. Dr Eziamaka Ezenkwele, who leads the … Read more
Katsina State Governor, Dr. Dikko Radda, has announced that the state government is dedicating ₦4 billion in the 2025 budget to support women-focused economic programs. This funding aims to boost financial independence for women across all 34 local government areas in the state. Governor Radda made the announcement at the North West Scale-Up Summit of … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has issued a clear warning to politicians: neglect women, and risk losing their votes in the 2027 elections. Speaking at the Northwest Governors Summit on the Nigeria for Women Project Scale-Up (NFWP-SU) in Katsina, she stressed that women are now more politically aware and ready to support leaders … Read more
The Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Bauchi Chapter, has launched a team of Advocacy Champions to help reduce the maternal mortality in the state. The effort is part of a larger project called AIM-MNCHN — short for Accelerating Implementation of Maternal, Neonatal, Child Nutrition, and Health Innovations. The main goal of the project is … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will soon release extra guidelines to help clarify how elections should be conducted and how results are reviewed. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmoud Yakubu, said this during a meeting in Abuja with the Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). He explained that the new guidelines will give clear … Read more
Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of WomenThe Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of Women is a unique tool for individuals and organizations to use in order to raise awareness about injustice and discriminatory practices against women in any country in the world. Claims to the Commission on the Status of Women for consideration at its next … Read more
Different groups — including young people, religious and traditional leaders, police officers, civil society groups, and NGOs — recently gathered in Abeokuta to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and break the silence around it. The meeting was hosted by the Centre for Women’s Health and Information (CEWHIN) at the National Union of Teachers (NUT) … Read more
In Bauchi State’s 2025 budget, the allocation to agriculture is only 1.6% of the total N465.9 billion budget. This is far below the 10% commitment made under the Malabo Declaration of 2014. Such a low allocation is a significant mistake in the types of budget that should support women farmers. Types of Budget That Support … Read more
