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
The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) was instituted to enable Nigerians to acquire quality healthcare without stress or the ability to pay hospital bills. It was introduced in 2005 to provide universal health coverage (UHC). This is to say that all Nigerians, regardless of income level or geographic location, are supposed to receive the medical … Read more
Women’s health is important for strong families, healthy communities, and national development. In Nigeria, many women face serious health challenges, including unsafe childbirth, lack of healthcare access, and reproductive health issues. If these problems are not solved, they will continue to affect women, children, and the economy. To improve women’s health, we must focus on … Read more
To make good policies, we must first define labour force correctly. Labor force means the number of people working or actively looking for work. Nigeria has over 220 million people, but not all are in the labor force. Some are students, retired, or unable to work. We need data to inform policies on employment, education, … Read more
Demographic data is key to making good policies. It tells us about the number of people in a country, their ages, education levels, jobs, and where they live. Governments make decisions based on guesswork instead of facts without accurate demographic data. Nigeria has a population of over 222 million people. More than 70% are under … 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
Maternal mortality in Nigeria remains a challenge. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nigeria accounts for over 20% of global maternal deaths. Many Nigerian women die during pregnancy, childbirth, or shortly after delivery due to preventable causes. Women should not lose their lives while bringing new life into the world. We must take action … Read more
In many places, education still leaves some children behind, so people ask, what is inclusive education? Inclusive education is where every child learns together in the same school, irrespective of their differences. It does not segregate children because of disability, gender, economic status, or learning ability but creates a system where all children feel welcome, … Read more
Breast ironing is a practice that has been affecting millions of girls in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. This is one of those practices that many people do not talk about, yet it is very serious and painful. This practice entails the pressing or massaging of the breasts of a young girl with hot … Read more
The Ministry of Women Affairs was very instrumental in changing the lives of women in Nigeria. It aims to provide opportunities for economic empowerment. However, many people do not fully understand what the ministry does and the challenges it faces. One such relatively recent one is the Nigeria For Women Project Scale-Up, which aims to … Read more
