This week’s NFM Weekly Digest spotlights major stories and developments shaping discussions on gender, equality, and social justice. From recognitions to bold advocacy and government accountability, here are the highlights
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) has unveiled 16 media professionals across four countries: Nigeria, Canada, Sierra Leone, and South Africa, for its inaugural Editorial Fellowship. The programme was launched to promote
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
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
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
Olukemi Ibikunle, Chief Superintendent of Corrections with the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has been announced as the winner of the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections
Maryam Sanda, a Nigerian woman who was imprisoned for almost six years for the murder of her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, in 2020, has been granted a presidential pardon in October
The Nobel Committee celebrated women’s historic contributions to peace and activism on October 10, 2025, by honouring the legacy of Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai just moments before announcing María Corina
From historic leadership milestones to trending controversies and pop culture moments, these are the top stories making headlines this week. Each one captures the conversations, challenges, and wins shaping women’s
Naija Feminists Media has joined 214 organisations from across the world in supporting the United Nations’ call for a global ban on surrogacy. The organisation was among the three only
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