Read more about the article Ogboru Akpevwe Becomes First Custom Officer to Complete 72-hour Solo Motorcycle Expedition 
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Ogboru Akpevwe Becomes First Custom Officer to Complete 72-hour Solo Motorcycle Expedition 

Officer Ogboru Akpevwe, an Assistant Comptroller of Customs in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has completed a 72-hour solo motorcycle journey from Nigeria to Belgium, and back. Her journey spanned…

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Read more about the article Edo Adds Third Woman, Dr Elizabeth Ebosele, to Cabinet, Still Far from Gender Balance Promise
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Edo Adds Third Woman, Dr Elizabeth Ebosele, to Cabinet, Still Far from Gender Balance Promise

The Edo State cabinet has gained another female member following the confirmation of Dr Elizabeth Onome Ebosele as Commissioner by the Edo State House of Assembly. Her appointment in September…

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Read more about the article The Hidden Toll of Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria
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The Hidden Toll of Unsafe Abortion in Nigeria

Shortly after her graduation ceremony, 16-year-old Esther, who asked to use only her first name, received the news of the death of a classmate, Bimpe, who was also 16 years…

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Read more about the article Reem Alsalem Urges for Abolition of Surrogacy, Calls It Violent and Exploitative Against Women
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Reem Alsalem Urges for Abolition of Surrogacy, Calls It Violent and Exploitative Against Women

Reem Alsalem, a United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, condemned the practice of surrogacy during the UN General Assembly event ahead of her report presentation to…

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Read more about the article Simbiat Bakare Continues Call for Surrogacy Ban, Appears on West Africa Democracy Radio, Others
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Simbiat Bakare Continues Call for Surrogacy Ban, Appears on West Africa Democracy Radio, Others

Naija Feminists Media’s (NFM) founder, Simbiat Bakare, continued her advocacy for a national ban on commercial surrogacy through a series of radio interviews across Nigeria. She appeared on several notable…

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Read more about the article Admission Requirements: FG Removes Mathematics For Arts Students 
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Admission Requirements: FG Removes Mathematics For Arts Students 

In the newly revised admission guidelines for Nigerian institutions, the Federal Government has removed Mathematics as a compulsory requirement for students seeking admission into Arts and Humanities courses. This new…

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Read more about the article BBNaija Star, Uriel, Slams Critics Policing Female Celebrities’ Reproductive Choices
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BBNaija Star, Uriel, Slams Critics Policing Female Celebrities’ Reproductive Choices

Former BBN housemate and health advocate, Uriel Oputa, slammed online critics who judged and criticised female celebrities over their motherhood choices and decisions. She expressed her displeasure through her Instagram…

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Read more about the article International Day of Rural Women: The Farmers Who Feed Nigeria but Eat Last
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International Day of Rural Women: The Farmers Who Feed Nigeria but Eat Last

It’s International Day of Rural Women today, 15th of October, a day to recognise the women whose labour sustains the roots of this country. Across Nigeria, rural women rise before…

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Read more about the article Senator Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 500 Female SMEs in Plateau
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Senator Oluremi Tinubu Empowers 500 Female SMEs in Plateau

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has granted N50,000 each to 500 female traders in Plateau state. This is in partnership with the Tony Elumelu Foundation to boost women's businesses.…

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