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Key developments in women's rights and equality in Nigeria (March 2025 Edition)

Nigeria, April 17 -- March witnessed a mixed bag for women's issues in Nigeria: from Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's suspension by the Senate to President Bola Tinubu's pledge to foster gender inclusion dur... Read More


One woman, Ten Men: Tinubu's NNPC board appointment raises gender concerns

Nigeria, April 3 -- President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, appointed an 11-member board for the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC). However, only one woman made the list-and she is not an indepe... Read More


Group condemns media crackdown in Burkina Faso, demands release of detained journalists

Nigeria, March 30 -- The Whistleblowers and Journalists Safety International Centre (WAJSIC) has condemned the crackdown on media freedom and called for the release of "kidnapped" journalists, activis... Read More


Group urges Sanwo-Olu to reinstate dismissed LASU lecturers

Nigeria, March 24 -- A group under the auspices of Concerned Sons and Daughters of Ikoga-Zebbe Kingdom in Badagry Local Government Area of Lagos have again called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to rec... Read More


Experts recommend strategies to bridge funding gaps for women entrepreneurs

Nigeria, March 22 -- Experts have said that bridging the gap between women in business and funding access requires significant contributions from both the media and policymakers. The experts made thi... Read More


BREAKING: PDP's Jandor returns to APC "after extensive consultations"

Nigeria, March 17 -- Abdulazeez 'Jandor' Adediran, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Lagos State governorship candidate, has returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced his... Read More


IWD 2025: MRA calls for 'stronger legal protection' for female journalists

Nigeria, March 8 -- Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called for increased legal protections and enforcement of current laws in Nigeria to guarantee the safety of female journalists both physically and in... Read More


IWD 2025: Minister highlights four key challenges facing Nigerian women

Nigeria, March 8 -- As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark the 2025 International Women's Day (IWD), the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has identifie... Read More


Sexual Harassment: Group says Natasha's ordeal highlights culture of gender-based violence

Nigeria, March 6 -- A women's empowerment and political participation group, Adinya Arise Foundation (AAF), has condemned the responses to Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's allegations o... Read More


Group launches initiative to raise awareness about femicide

Nigeria, March 4 -- DOHS Cares Foundation, a group focused on women and children matters has launched the #NoDeyKpaiWoman campaign to create awareness and take action against rising incidences of femi... Read More