In this edition of NFM Digest, we take you through five major stories making waves across Nigeria and the African continent. From a young Zambian girl creating sunscreen for people with albinism, to a historic leadership win for a Nigerian woman in finance, and the painful stories of violence and
Claim: On June 13, 2025, Ekene Dili Chukwu posted a picture collage on Facebook of Funke Akindele with four different men, insinuating that she was married to four men. The post currently has 1k views, 269 comments, and seven reposts. In many societies, especially in parts of Africa, there’s intense
To reduce the growing health challenges of pregnant women diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell during pregnancy. Sickle cell anaemia is a severe form of inherited blood disorder called sickle cell disease. It
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved a N240 million interest-free loan for 51-year-old entrepreneur Ms. Tare Korumene, who produces eco-friendly hair extensions from plantain stems under her innovative brand. Ms. Tare, a Bayelsa native, began developing the plant-based hair extensions during the COVID-19 lockdown. Faced with limited resources
Over 955 adolescent girls who were once out of school in Katsina State have now completed training in vocational and life skills through the state’s expanding network of skills acquisition centres. These centres, which grew from four to nine locations in 2024 due to high demand, have become a turning
The 5th African Girls and Young Women Festival officially kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together powerful voices from across the continent to demand justice, equity, and liberation for girls and young women. The event was organised by FEMNET (The African Women’s Development and Communication Network) in partnership with Plan International,
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, has granted N50 million bail to suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court also ordered that she produce one surety, a person of integrity who owns landed property in the Abuja Municipal Area Council. The ruling, delivered on
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili condemned the use of schoolchildren standing in the rain to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Benue State. The visit came days after a deadly massacre claimed over 100 lives in the Yelwata community. A June 17, 2025, memorandum from the Benue State
A Nigerian nurses WhatsApp community, Naija Nurses forum, has come under scrutiny following widespread reports of misogynistic comments, bullying of women, and the normalisation of gender-based violence. The group (Bachelor and spinster nurses connect), convened by Kunle Emmanuel and created as a social offshoot of the Naija Nurses Forum, was
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Tems has been officially unveiled as the newest global brand ambassador for OMEGA, the prestigious Swiss luxury watchmaker. This historic announcement places her in the company of elite global figures from the worlds of fashion, film, music, and sports. Renowned for her soul-stirring voice and genre-defying artistry,
In this edition of NFM Digest, we take you through five major stories making waves across Nigeria and the African continent. From a young Zambian girl creating sunscreen for people with albinism, to a historic leadership win for a Nigerian woman in finance, and the painful stories of violence and
Claim: On June 13, 2025, Ekene Dili Chukwu posted a picture collage on Facebook of Funke Akindele with four different men, insinuating that she was married to four men. The post currently has 1k views, 269 comments, and seven reposts. In many societies, especially in parts of Africa, there’s intense
To reduce the growing health challenges of pregnant women diagnosed with Sickle Cell Anaemia, the World Health Organization (WHO) has rolled out its first-ever global guideline on the management of sickle cell during pregnancy. Sickle cell anaemia is a severe form of inherited blood disorder called sickle cell disease. It
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has approved a N240 million interest-free loan for 51-year-old entrepreneur Ms. Tare Korumene, who produces eco-friendly hair extensions from plantain stems under her innovative brand. Ms. Tare, a Bayelsa native, began developing the plant-based hair extensions during the COVID-19 lockdown. Faced with limited resources
Over 955 adolescent girls who were once out of school in Katsina State have now completed training in vocational and life skills through the state’s expanding network of skills acquisition centres. These centres, which grew from four to nine locations in 2024 due to high demand, have become a turning
The 5th African Girls and Young Women Festival officially kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together powerful voices from across the continent to demand justice, equity, and liberation for girls and young women. The event was organised by FEMNET (The African Women’s Development and Communication Network) in partnership with Plan International,
Justice Chizoba Orji of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, has granted N50 million bail to suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The court also ordered that she produce one surety, a person of integrity who owns landed property in the Abuja Municipal Area Council. The ruling, delivered on
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili condemned the use of schoolchildren standing in the rain to welcome President Bola Tinubu during his visit to Benue State. The visit came days after a deadly massacre claimed over 100 lives in the Yelwata community. A June 17, 2025, memorandum from the Benue State
A Nigerian nurses WhatsApp community, Naija Nurses forum, has come under scrutiny following widespread reports of misogynistic comments, bullying of women, and the normalisation of gender-based violence. The group (Bachelor and spinster nurses connect), convened by Kunle Emmanuel and created as a social offshoot of the Naija Nurses Forum, was
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