Tag: Women
Flag-off of Rural Women Cash Grant Programme in Anambra State
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs Disaster Management and Social Development has flagged off the Rural Women Cash Grant Programme in Anambra State. The representative ... Read More
NFF Appoints New Head of Women’s Football
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday confirmed the appointment of Amina Daura as its new Head of Women’s Football, replacing Ruth David, a statement ... Read More
Senate President wants more women in NASC
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan on Friday advocated the inclusion of more women into the National Assembly Service Commission (NASC). Lawan made the ... Read More
Give Men, Women Equal Attention on Delayed Conception – Gynaecologist
Dr Abosede Lewu, a Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist says women get more support and attention while experiencing delay in conception or infertility issues than men ... Read More
Gov. el-Rufai approves N200m for women empowerment, says Commissioner
Gov. Nasir el-Rufai has approved N200m fund for the Kaduna State Women Empowered Programme (KADSWEP) to support women at the grassroots in their entrepreneurial activities. ... Read More
Buhari frowns at gender-based violence, says women Nigeria’s treasure
President Muhammadu Buhari says he is upset over reported incidents of rape and gender-based violence against women and young girls across the country. The president, ... Read More
Islam abhors oppressing women, says scholar
Prof. AbdulRafi Omotosho of the Department of Islamic Law, University of Ilorin, says that Islamic Jurisprudence is against oppressing women in any form. Read More
Men, Women are Equal in Allah’s sight, says NASFAT Chief Missioner
The Chief Missioner, Nasru-lahi-l-Fatih Society, NASFAT, Imam Abdul-Azeez Onike, says men and women are equal in the sight of Allah and are expected to perform ... Read More
ECOWAS Judges Seek More Women Inclusion in Nation Building
The Community Court of Justice Women’s Forum for ECOWAS on Saturday in Abuja sought for more women inclusion in Nation building for the betterment of ... Read More
Edo Government Lauds Empowerment 197 Women in Igarra by NPA
Edo Government has commended the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for empowering 197 women in Igarra, the Headquarter of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state. ... Read More
Humanitarian Affairs Ministry to Partner USAID, World Bank on Women programmes
Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, says the ministry will partner USAID and the World Bank to finance ... Read More
UNESCO Task Journalists on Reportage of GBV
The UN Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has urged journalists to focus more attention to reportage of issues bordering on harmful practices and Gender ... Read More
NASS Will Strengthen Laws Against Rape – Omo-Agege
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has assured that the National Assembly will strengthen the nation’s extant laws as they relate to ... Read More
UN Women Honours Candido as a ‘He-For-She’ Champion
UN Women on Tuesday honoured Mr Abdullahi Candido, the Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), as a ‘HeForShe’ champion for his contributions to women empowerment ... Read More
UAE Begins Vocational Training for 100 Nigerian Women
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday in Abuja began a vocational trainning programme for 100 Nigerian women under its women empowerment ... Read More
Rape: Speak Out, Police Appeal to Victims
The Police Public Relation Officer of the FCT Command, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, has appealed to victims of rape to speak out and cooperate with police ... Read More
NCWD, NBS to Collate Data on Women’s contribution in Nigeria’s Economy
The National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) Abuja says it is set to collaborate with National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) to collate data on the ... Read More
Democracy Parade: Your Performance Will Inspire Ladies to Join Military —-Aisha Buhari
The First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, said the excellent display by female military and Police officers during the June 12 democracy day parade would endear ... Read More
Food not Cause of Giving Birth to Big Babies – Gynaecologist
Dr Adebayo Bamisebi, a Gynaecologist, has advised pregnant women to eat nutritious foods and stop laying emphasis on food as causes of their birthing big ... Read More
Nigerians speak on women making marriage proposals to men
Some Nigerians in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have reacted to the strange drift of women making marriage or relationship proposals to their male counterparts. ... Read More