On Women
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Progress or Deception?: The illusion of Celebrating Gender Equality in Nigeria
Summary: While the world celebrates women’s month, Nigeria does so through elaborate empowerment programmes. But the harsh reality of this empowerment shows itself in a surge of gender-based violence, femicide, and low conviction rates. Women’s…
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Uche’s Vision: Nigerian Nurse Decries Discrimination, Secures UK Admission
Summary: A Nigerian nurse, Uchechukwu “Uche” Olivia, has raised concerns about accessibility in Nigeria’s education system after she was denied accommodations during an entrance exam due to her visual impairment. She has since secured admission…
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NFM Digest: Top Stories You Need to Know This Week
From the IOC’s new Olympics policy to rising concerns over gender-based violence in Nigeria, here are the stories that shaped the week. IOC Restricts Women’s Category to Biological Females Ahead of 2028 Olympics The International…
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Kemi Badenoch Slams UK Government Over Abstinence to Vote for Slavery Reparations
Summary: UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the UK government for abstaining from a UN vote on slavery reparations, warning it could make British taxpayers bear trillions in costs. Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK…
