Gender and politics have walked side by side for centuries. Women everywhere, Nigeria being no exception, have had to struggle to make themselves heard in leadership. We shall discuss, from the past to today, why that is the case and how that can be changed. A Look at History The marginalization of women in Nigerian … Read more
Women play a big role in each Nigeria’s local government area. However, not many women hold top jobs there. In 2024, out of 618 local governments, only 23 women became chairpersons. That’s just 3.7%. Why Few Women Lead in Local Government Area Numerous things make it difficult for women to access leadership positions in the … Read more
Midwives save lives. They help mothers have safe births and provide babies with the best possible start. But things are tough for Nigerian midwives. They’re usually compelled to work hard under challenging conditions with inadequate resources. That’s all about to change with Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, taking on the challenge in her stride. Midwives … Read more
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu called on the United States to make its deportation system for Nigerians more humane. She reiterated that deportation ought not to lead to undue trauma. She questioned how many deported Nigerians have dependents at home. In her opinion, there are about 201 Nigerians in U.S. immigration detention facilities, of whom 85 are scheduled for deportation. 1. Address Emotional and Financial Impact on Families. Many deportees send money home to … Read more
Women in Nigeria face many challenges, from financial struggles to lack of opportunities. The National Council of Women Societies (NCWS) is taking action by launching a training program to help widows and women across the country. This initiative is about giving women a chance to build a better future. NCWS Is Giving Women the Tools … 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
Emir Sanusi has stressed the importance of traditional rulers in improving maternal and child health in Northern Nigeria. At the 1st International Conference on Sustainable Population Health in Kano, he called for urgent action to address maternal and newborn mortality. The Emir pointed out that cultural attitudes and weak policies worsen these issues, especially in … Read more
Women in Nigerian politics face many challenges. They are often excluded from key decision-making processes, even though they make up almost half of the population. We need to remove barriers and create fair opportunities allowing women to take their place in politics. 1. Support More Women to Run for Office Women in Nigerian politics need more support to become leaders. Right now, only 6.7% of seats in the National Assembly are held by women, according … Read more
Mojisola Meranda has made history. She is now the first woman to lead the Lagos House of Assembly as its speaker. Mudashiru Obasa was removed from office for misconduct, and as a result, Mojisola Meranda replaced him. The announcement of her new position came on a Monday, which is big news for Lagos State and … Read more
Women in politics are essential for every country. They bring new ideas and fairness. Today, many women cannot join politics because of barriers. For example, traditions hold them back, and family responsibilities keep them busy. Additionally, they often need money to run for office. This needs to change. If more women lead, communities will grow … Read more
