Marked as a historic moment and a call for celebration, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president was officially sworn-in today, Friday, March 21st, 2025, during the nation’s 35th independence Day
This Women’s History Month, Spotify celebrates the profound impact of female listeners across Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting how they actively shape the music and podcasting landscape. Their engagement is not just
This week in Nigeria has been eventful, marked by political tension, social activism, and national recognition. From protests in Rivers State to calls for economic reforms and a prestigious award
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed three distinguished women—Aderinsola Olanrewaju, Ajibike Onigbanjo, and Abiola Idowu—as a part of the new eight Permanent Secretaries on Mar. 20, 2025, reinforcing his
A disturbing case of digital sexual predation has surfaced after a woman on Twitter, @superlegss, accused a man identified as Igoh Abraham of unlawfully spying on female clients through CCTV installations. The revelation, shared on Mar. 20, 2025, highlights the
Popular comedian and musician Oluwadolarz’s wife, Ifeoluwa Adegoke (Ifeluv), a brand influencer, shared online that during the course of her relationship with fellow content creator Oluwadolarz, she experienced infidelity, leading to the end of their engagement. “This guy sleeps around.
Workplaces are framed as spaces of productivity, innovation, and financial stability. However, these benefits are not equally accessible to all. Women face disproportionate financial burdens, rigid beauty standards, and workplace biases rooted in patriarchal norms. Employment should empower all workers,
Blessing Oladunjoye, the Project Officer of the #EndMisogyny Project, highlighted tech-facilitated gender-based violence in Nigeria and presented strategies to counter the disturbing trend of misogyny in the country. The presentation, which was based on research by Journalists for Christ International
On Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025, women entrepreneurs from across Nigeria gathered at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) Conference Center for the highly anticipated “Business Boost Lab.” The transformative training held by She Leads Africa was designed to equip women with essential skills
A recent survey by PaidHR shows that women often experience gender inequalities in the workplace. This systemic bias includes a lack of basic amenities that factor in women’s biological reality in the office, such as the provision of menstrual products. Women also often need to
Nigeria, a nation struggling with the intricate challenges of development and social change, presents a compelling case study for examining the intersection of women, feminism, gender, and politics. While women constitute nearly half of the Nigerian population, their participation in political processes and their access
The saying, “If you train a man, you train an individual, but if you train a woman, you train a nation,” carries a profound meaning that is often overlooked. It speaks to women’s power and influence as transformative change agents in shaping societies. Women are
Marked as a historic moment and a call for celebration, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female president was officially sworn-in today, Friday, March 21st, 2025, during the nation’s 35th independence Day celebration at the state House. Securing 58% of the presidential votes last year, Nandi-Ndaitwah also
A recent video posted on March 15, 2025, by a young Nigerian woman named Raye has gone viral, igniting widespread discussions on social media. In the video, Raye expressed her frustration over the continuous rise in food prices and openly criticised the president for failing
Dream Catchers Academy, a group of orphaned and underprivileged Nigerian girls, reached the semi-finals of France’s Got Talent (Season 19) with a powerful performance advocating for women’s liberation in Nigeria. Their dance, a fusion of hip-hop and traditional Nigerian dance, captivated the audience and showcased
At the Independent Awards 2024 Gala Night held in Lagos on Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025, the current First Lady of Nigeria as well as former Senator, Oluremi Tinubu was named and presented with the “Best Woman of the Year” Award. The Independent Awards, which recognise
By naming ourselves as Feminists, we politicise the struggle for women’s rights, question the legitimacy of the structures that keep women subjugated, and raise social consciousness to demand change for gender justice. Our feminist identity is not qualified with ifs. Buts’, or `Howevers’. We are Feminists. Full stop” – Charter of Feminist Principles
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