Maternal health rights protect pregnant women. These rights make sure you get safe medical care. In Nigeria, the National Health Insurance Authority protects these rights for all mothers. You should never die during pregnancy because you lack money or access to doctors. Maternity health rights mean you deserve good healthcare when pregnant. The Nigerian government … Read more
What Are Maternity Leave Laws? Maternity leave laws tell mothers how long they get to stay home when they have a baby. These laws say that if you get paid while you stay home. In Nigeria, different workers get different amounts of leave. Nigeria’s Current Maternity Leave Laws Nigeria has two main maternity leave rules. … Read more
Reproductive health covers your body’s health when you plan to have babies or stay healthy during your growing years. In Nigeria, people between the ages of 15 and 49 need these services. This age group makes up half of all Nigerians. Current Numbers in Nigeria Nigeria has more than 140 million people. The country faces … Read more
Good news for mothers in Nigeria. The government helped 4,000 pregnant women get free C-sections in 2025. These women paid nothing for their surgery. They got safe births at no cost through the National Health Insurance program. This big step came from MAMII (Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative). MAMII is a government plan … Read more
Reproductive health means having the freedom and power to make choices about your own body and health. This includes deciding when to have children, how to prevent pregnancy, and when to see a doctor. For women, reproductive health covers three main areas: choosing when to have sexual relations, picking birth control methods, and getting healthcare … Read more
Definition of Gender Based Violence Gender based violence is any harmful act done to a person because of their gender. The United Nations explains that gender based violence includes physical harm, sexual harm, or mental harm. This violence can happen in public places or in private homes. Gender based violence affects millions of women and … Read more
Maternal care means the healthcare services given to women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after they give birth. Good maternal care helps keep mothers and babies safe and healthy. In Nigeria, experts say the country needs to do more to improve maternal care for all women. Understanding Nigeria’s Maternal Care Challenge Nigeria has one of the … Read more
Maternal mortality refers to when a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth. This is a serious health problem that affects many countries worldwide. Understanding maternal mortality helps us protect mothers and babies. Nigeria’s Progress in Reducing Maternal Mortality The Nigerian federal government recently announced that deaths of women during childbirth have decreased by 17 percent … Read more
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and after giving birth. Good maternal health means women receive proper care and support during these important times. Poor maternal health can lead to maternal mortality, which means death during or after pregnancy. The Maternal Mortality Problem in Nigeria Maternal mortality remains a critical … Read more
There is a common problem that gender research has discovered. Many families stay quiet when children are hurt. They feel shame and fear. But staying quiet does not help children heal. March 2025, a four-year-old girl named Amina lived in Kontagora, Nigeria. A 37-year-old man named Isah knew her family. He gave Amina candy and … Read more
