The World Health Organization (WHO) and the UN Special Programme of Research, Development, and Research in Human Reproduction (HRP) are collaborating to ensure that postnatal care is robust and effective in every country. Their goal is simple: to make sure mothers and babies not only survive but also live healthy, happy lives. Why Postnatal Care … Read more
Poverty is a significant issue for many people worldwide. But it is worse for women in Nigeria, especially those living in rural areas. Rural women face more struggles than men because they are more vulnerable. When poverty is high, women in Nigeria cannot buy good food, health care, or education. This makes life harder for … 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
Zainab Ibrahim, the Deputy National Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has a clear message. She said APC women want a “twinning formula” to help more women enter politics. This formula means that deputy roles, like deputy governors and vice chairpersons, must always be women. She believes this is the fastest way to … Read more
The Niger State Government has empowered 2,500 women in Kontagora Local Government Area with N250 million to help grow their small businesses. How the Grant Was Shared Each woman received N100,000. The funds were given out by Hauwa Bako, Special Adviser to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, acting on behalf of Governor Umaru Bago. … Read more
The Cedar Seed Foundation in Abuja has launched a national civic campaign called “Vote for Her” to support women with disabilities participating in women in politics across Nigeria. Breaking Barriers for Women with Disabilities in Politics At the campaign launch, organizers stressed that women in politics who live with disabilities face double discrimination—both as women … Read more
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF), Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, has praised the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria for its strong efforts in promoting justice, gender equality, and the protection of women’s and children’s rights. She shared her appreciation during a courtesy visit from a FIDA delegation led by … Read more
Kwara State has taken an important step to help women grow and do well. The state has agreed to use a special plan called the National Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Policy. This plan helps more women take part in business, work, and leadership. The Federal Government says this is a very good move that will … Read more
Leaders in farming have asked traditional rulers in Enugu to stop harmful practices that make it hard for women farmers to get farmland. They said this during a big meeting called by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The meeting happened on Thursday in Enugu. The event was part of a program called Gender … Read more
The Ekiti deputy governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, says Governor Biodun Oyebanji is the best leader for the state. She wants him to keep leading until the year 2030. She says the state cannot risk trying a new person who has no experience. According to her, Governor Oyebanji has been tested and trusted. She spoke at … Read more
