The Federal Capital Territory Administration, also called FCTA, has started a new programme to help mothers and babies. The project is called the Renewed Hope Free Distribution of Mother-Baby Kits. It was launched at Asokoro General Hospital. The FCTA also began the Abuja Breathe Fresh Air Project. Both programmes are part of the Renewed Hope … Read more
Senior government officials from Tanzania are visiting Rwanda this week. The visit is part of a program on gender budgeting. The goal is to see how Rwanda uses its budget to support both men and women fairly. UN Women organized the trip. Delegates are from Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. They include officials from finance, gender, … Read more
Offensive Label Resurfaces The Nigerian Bar Association Women’s Forum (NBAWF) has condemned the recurring use of the term “conference materials” to describe women lawyers during NBA Annual General Conferences. The phrase, which resurfaced on social media, wrongly suggests that women attend events only for immoral purposes. NBAWF Stands Against Disrespect The Forum described the label … Read more
Nigeria is preparing for another budget cycle. But many groups say the way budgeting is done does not always meet the needs of everyone. Stakeholders are asking the government to do better. They want budgeting that focuses on fairness and care. This means planning with girls and people with disabilities in mind. They say this … Read more
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is giving help to families who had to leave their homes in Makurdi, Benue State. These people now live in a special place called the International Market IDP Camp. “IDP” means people who had to move because of problems like violence or floods. UNFPA is making sure mothers and … Read more
The Kogi State Government has started a new program called the Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH) Week. This program helps mothers, babies, and young children get the healthcare they need. It happens two times every year and takes place in Kogi. The first health week for 2025 began with a big event at the … Read more
Financial analyst Julia Nwanya believes that economic inclusion begins when women understand and control their money. In a recent phone conversation from Asaba, she described how cultural rules and a lack of training still prevent many women from making sound financial choices. Her goal is to change that, one workshop at a time. From Boardrooms to … Read more
In Nigeria, the men make more money than women for doing the same work. This is the “gender pay gap.” Men and women don’t have equal pay. What Is the Gender Pay Gap? The gender pay gap is where men and women are given unequal amounts of cash for doing the same work. In Nigeria, … Read more
A population census is when a country counts all its people. This helps leaders to plan properly. However, individuals are sometimes unsure about what a census is. Let us talk about ten common mistakes people make about the question- “What is population census?”. 1. Thinking a Census Is Just a Headcount Some think a census only counts how many people live in a place. But it also … Read more
Financial independence is having enough money to care for your needs and make choices about your future. For most women in Nigeria and the global world, financial independence has not been achieved. But times are changing. More women are getting education, decent jobs, and emerging business and technology opportunities. Why Freedom Matters for Women When … Read more
