The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has called for strong action to stop child labour, sexual harassment, gender inequality, and forced marriage in Nigeria. He spoke in Abuja during an event to mark the International Day of the Girl Child. The theme for this year was “The girl I am, the change … Read more
Gender based violence is not just wrong. It is a public sin and goes against God’s image in every person. This was the strong message from Didi Walson-Jack, the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. She spoke at a meeting in Abuja about stopping gender based violence in faith communities. Faith Spaces and … Read more
The Lagos State Government has started a big awareness campaign against SGBV. SGBV means Sexual and Gender-Based Violence. It includes bad things like abuse, rape, and violence against women, girls, boys, and even men. Lagos wants everyone to learn about it and help stop it. The campaign will last for one month. During this time, … Read more
Stakeholders in Bauchi State have asked the government to make girls’ education a top priority in the 2026 Budget for Bauchi. They want funds to help girls learn in safe and fair schools. This call was made during a Girls’ Budget Townhall with the theme, “Our Voices, Our Budget: Girls Speak for Inclusive Education 2026.” … Read more
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
On September 25, 2025, Claire Adida, a Senior Fellow at FSI, shared new research on women and politics in Nigeria. She spoke at a CDDRL seminar about how to help women take part in political life. The talk was called “Overcoming Barriers to Women’s Political Participation: Evidence from Nigeria.” The Problem of Low Political Participation … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has promised again that his government will focus on maternal healthcare. Tinubu said that the way a nation treats its women shows its true character. He believes caring for women is caring for the whole family and the whole country. At the launch of the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Initiative called RenewHER, … Read more
The Bauchi State Government has announced that it will continue to provide free healthcare to pregnant women and children under the age of 5. This includes free antenatal care, free drugs, and safe delivery kits. The goal is to reduce sickness and death among mothers and babies in Bauchi. The Commissioner of Information, Usman Shehu … Read more
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has shared a sad truth about women in Nigeria. She said that 31% of women aged 15 to 49 have faced physical violence. She explained that these are not just numbers. Every number is a real woman, a daughter, a sister, a mother, or … Read more
The Federal Government has begun distributing essential supplies to support mothers and babies. These supplies are called maternal, child health commodities. The goal is to reduce deaths of mothers and newborns across Nigeria. The work is led by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) in Abuja with help from partners. Maternal, Child Health … Read more
