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Proposed Nigerian law will boost women's participation in governance - Experts

Nigeria, Oct. 19 -- Gender experts, educators, and policymakers have urged the National Assembly to pass the bill that seeks to reserve some seats for women in the National Assembly. In a video poste... Read More


Maryam Sanda: Late Bilyaminu's associates knock father over comments on presidential pardon

Nigeria, Oct. 16 -- Associates of the late Bilyaminu Bello have criticised the deceased's father, Ahmed Bello, for publicly defending President Bola Tinubu's decision to pardon Maryam Sanda, who was c... Read More


Father of late Bilyaminu Bello forgives daughter-in-law, hails Tinubu

Nigeria, Oct. 15 -- Ahmed Bello, the father of late Bilyaminu Bello, said he has forgiven his daughter-in-law, Maryam Sanda, who was convicted for his son's murder. Speaking at a press conference in ... Read More


Family of Bilyaminu Bello condemns presidential pardon for convicted killer Maryam Sanda

Nigeria, Oct. 14 -- The family of the late Bilyaminu Bello has expressed outrage and "deep disappointment" over the presidential pardon granted to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted of his murder. In a ... Read More


WimBiz, others push for labour reform, female representation in government

Nigeria, Oct. 11 -- The Women in Leadership Coalition, a group of women's rights advocates and organisations, is working to push for modern labour reform and increase female representation in governme... Read More


Group mobilises religious, cultural leaders to combat gender violence

Nigeria, Oct. 2 -- The Women Aid Collective (WACOL) has mobilised religious and cultural leaders to confront the pervasive issue of violence against women and girls. Joy Ezeilo, the founder of WACOL,... Read More


High cost of assistive devices deepening exclusion for Nigerians with disabilities - Experts

Nigeria, Sept. 28 -- The provision of assistive technology for Nigerians with disabilities remains a significant challenge, largely due to high costs and a lack of financial support from the governmen... Read More


Kwara community launches charter to combat gender-based violence

Nigeria, Sept. 25 -- The Agbarere community in Kwara State has launched a social charter aimed at protecting women and girls, promoting gender equality, and holding perpetrators accountable. Olasupo ... Read More


Coalition condemns 'continued exclusion' of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- Womanifesto, a coalition of women's rights organisations, has condemned what it describes as the "unconstitutional and continued exclusion" of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from... Read More


Experts emphasise ethics, compassion in navigating digital age

Nigeria, Sept. 11 -- Some communication experts have emphasised the importance of ethics and compassion in navigating the digital age, urging responsible use of technology and artificial intelligence ... Read More