Former First Lady Michelle Obama has called out the lack of understanding and consideration for women’s reproductive health in political and religious decision-making, highlighting the disconnect between policy and women’s lived realities. In a recent podcast appearance, Michelle Obama addressed…
Award-winning Nigerian singer and songwriter Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has launched The Leading Vibe Initiative to empower young women in the music industry. The initiative will debut with a two-day seminar in Lagos, Nigeria, on August 8 and…
The Nigerian Senate has unveiled major steps towards inclusive, responsive governance, focusing strongly on gender equity, local government autonomy, and security reforms. The Senate will hold public hearings across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones on July 4 and 5, 2025, to…
The federal government has announced the appointment of Dr. Ayoade Alakija, a globally renowned health advocate, as its ministerial global ambassador for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Dr Ayoade would be critical in championing the One Health approach. As Ministerial Global Envoy,…