On Nov. 19, 2024, Katsina State witnessed the Students CEOs Trade Fair debut, organised by “sa_students_matters.” This trailblazing initiative aimed at showcasing entrepreneurial talents, particularly among young women, featured 90%
In a just-concluded skills acquisition session held from Nov. 5, 2024, to Nov. 19, 2024, Senator Idiat Oluranti Adebule of the Lagos West Senatorial District empowered 1,000 Nigerian entrepreneurs by
Naija Feminist Media (NFM) has officially teamed up with Round Check to combat gender disinformation and misinformation in mainstream media. This initiative seeks to address the growing issue of false
Nigerians on X have heavily condemned the new requirements stipulated by Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) body targeted at female corps members. The agency required that married ones who
Nigerians on X have heavily condemned the new requirements stipulated by Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) body targeted at female corps members. The agency required that married ones who want to apply for concessional posting based on married grounds
Popular saxophonist Sampson Udo has been arrested by the police for raping two sisters. According to the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Sampson Udo, typically called “King Sax,” was invited by an acquaintance named Destiny (not real name) to an
Yakaka Alhaji Aisami did not know it when she woke up that morning in April this year, but two things were going to happen to alter the trajectory of her life. She would receive a delicious bowl of pap from
The Congress of Colombia has voted to oppose a law that allows men to marry girls with parental consent, marking a major step after 17 years of campaigning by advocacy groups and eight failed legislative attempts. The reform, which sets
The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), in partnership with BAOBAB for Women’s Human Rights, has launched a three-month Feminists’ Intergenerational Mentorship Programme to strengthen the Feminist Movement in Africa. The training initiative, which started on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, includes participants from four countries:
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has partnered with the DOHS Cares Foundation for the Global Race Against Femicide, set to take place on Nov. 30, 2024, at Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos, Nigeria. This 5-kilometer mini-marathon, tagged #iRaceAgainstFemicide, aims to bring attention to the alarming rates
Misogynistic beliefs are based on contradictory logic, revealing deep flaws in their structure. These inconsistencies expose what gender-based discrimination is and highlight the irrational nature of sexist attitudes. The professional world demonstrates this broken logic through persistent double standards. Organisations will demand that women display
The weekend is here! It’s the perfect time to relax, recharge, and explore thought-provoking films. If you’re interested in exploring feminism and celebrating powerful portrayals of women, we’ve compiled a list of 10 African movies that showcase themes of female empowerment and resilience. So grab
At the G20 Leaders Summit, currently held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, engaged with a wide array of world leaders to discuss pressing global trade and development issues. The summit, which saw the attendance of the leaders
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has intensified its campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by hosting a sensitisation programme in different communities in Lagos, the latest being the Ijora community of Apapa-Iganmu. The campaign in the area was held on
Edo Queens’ star Emem Essien has earned the Woman of the Match award after an outstanding performance against champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies. Her performance propelled her team into the semi-finals of the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League. Emem’s dramatic equaliser in
Nigerian football club Edo Queens have secured their place in the semi-finals of the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Women’s Champions League. This comes after they secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies from South Africa in their final Group
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