The Russia chapter of the BRICS Women Business Alliance, has revealed plans to open a regional office in Nigeria as part of its efforts to enhance women entrepreneurship and strengthen
At a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lagos, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), with support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNTF), brought
Temi Otedola, a Nigerian actress, has shared insights into her career, values, and her father Femi Otedola’s legacy in a new interview with BBC News Pidgin on October 1, 2025.
Super Falcons Striker and Africa’s most decorated female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League player for the month of September. This recognition was confirmed on October
Super Falcons Striker and Africa’s most decorated female footballer, Asisat Oshoala, has been named Saudi Women’s Premier League player for the month of September. This recognition was confirmed on October 1, 2025 through the league’s Instagram handle. Recalled that, Asisat
The United States has accused the Nigerian government of re-trafficking women and girls by forcibly returning them to Boko Haram “husbands” and other traffickers, despite its public stance against modern slavery and sexual exploitation. In its 2025 Trafficking in Persons
A Nigerian Twitter influencer identified as Lummy (real name Pelumi) is facing mounting allegations of sexual harassment and assault after several women came forward on X(fromerly Twitter) on October 1, 2025Â to share disturbing encounters with him. The controversy began
Friends and family of Christiana Idowu, a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), have cried out for justice. They lament that one year after her brutal murder, the case against her killer, 23-year-old Ayomide Adeleye, appears
At a one-day intergenerational dialogue in Lagos, the Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC), with support from the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women (UNTF), brought together women’s groups, advocates, and activists to reflect on decades of women’s movements and share
“ I do not just want a voice. I want a louding voice” — Adunni In the rural village of Ikate, Nigeria, a girl-child suffers discrimination, bias, and use as a financial means. But this does not exist only in Ikate; it’s dominant in Nigeria,
On September 24, 2025, the Innocent Chukwu Emeka Chukwuma Empowerment Foundation (ICCEF) hosted an intergenerational dialogue mentoring session. Themed “Feminism & Women’s Human Rights Across Generations: Successes & Challenges,” the virtual event brought together feminist leaders and women activists for a robust conversation on women’s
HerBeacon Initiatives (HBI) is set to host an empowering outreach in Ogun State to commemorate the International Day of the Girl Child, observed annually on October 11. The global day shines a spotlight on girls’ rights and challenges and celebrates their role as leaders of
Nigerian renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has received another literary prize award at Gothenburg Book fair, in Sweden. The award named, Sjojungfrun (The Mermaid Award) recognises her as one of the most influential storytellers of our time. The Sjojungfrun literary award was established in 2024
While wearing the crown as Nigeria’s first-ever Advocacy Albinism Queen, Anita Chidebube Dike also thrives as an entrepreneur, gospel artist, and mentor. She leads Anibrieght Ventures, a company that promotes hygiene and healthy living through quality cleaning products, and founded Virtuous Praise Family, a scholarship-based
The Minister of State for Finance, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, has been conferred with the prestigious chieftaincy title of Ada Ukwu Ndi Orlu Zone in recognition of her contributions to peace, progress, and development. In a press release signed by Mohammed Manga, FCAI Director, Information and
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has officially resumed work at the National Assembly today, September 23, 2025, after six months of illegal suspension. Earlier in the day, a Deputy Director in the Sergeant-at-Arms unit, Alabi Adedeji, led the unsealing of her office, ending the
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