Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has said that domestic investment is the best way to improve the country’s economy. She said this on Nov. 11, 2024, in an interview with ARISE News Business Anchor Boason Omofaye. Jumoke explained that the ministry is a tripod to fiscal,
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike scheduled to start on Dec. 1, 2024, if the Federal Government does not implement the new minimum wage of N70,000 promised in July 2024. This decision was made after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers
The Iraqi government is moving to amend the marriage law that allows men to marry young children as the government has reduced the age of consent from eighteen years to nine years. The proposed amendment to Iraq’s “personal status law” was introduced by the dominant Shia Muslim parties in the
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole nominee to lead the organisation for a second four-year term. This confirmation came on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in a message to members from Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chairman of the WTO General
Nigerian singers Tems and Yemi Alade have received Grammy nominations for the 67th annual ceremony, as revealed on Nov. 8, 2024. The Grammy Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry, with nominees across various categories highlighting specific contributions to recording; from these nominees, a winner is chosen in each
In a significant legislative decision, the Swiss government, led by Viola Amherd, announced on Nov. 6, 2024, that a nationwide ban on face coverings, including burqas, will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2025. This law, formally enacted under the Federal Act on the Prohibition of Covering the Face, follows a
About 50 years ago, American women were not allowed to vote or contest presidential elections. A lot has changed since the women in the United States fought for their right to vote. However, male privilege remained. The recent #USAElection2024 exemplifies this male privilege. For example, the only time Donald Trump
There’s nothing small when it comes to sexual assault, Male Violence Against Women and Girls (MVAWG) or Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The ones you think are small just lead to a bigger one or even Femicide. A typical example is the case of the French man Dominique Pélicot, who invited different
In simple terms, misogyny is hatred or prejudice against women and girls. It involves the rejection of feminine qualities and holds in contempt institutions, work, hobbies, or habits associated with women. For centuries, misogyny has shaped societal structures and dictated systems across the world by establishing norms, laws, and institutions
When women dare to express their anger about male violence and abuse, men’s response reveals the true nature of patriarchal control in digital spaces. The recent events in Nigeria’s Twitter space starkly demonstrate how men systematically work to silence women’s voices while defending perpetrators of actual violence. In a calculated
The Iranian government has announced plans to open a treatment clinic for women who defy mandatory hijab laws. The policy requires women to cover their heads in public, escalating tensions over the country’s strict dress code laws. The announcement comes shortly after the arrest of Ahoo Daryaei, a young woman
Since the return to democracy in 1999, women’s political participation in Nigeria has been in a constant state of flux. Report by Global Gap Gender 2024 showed that Nigeria ranked 125th out of 146 countries. Though there seems to be a gradual improvement, participation remains low. Recent research has indicated
The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs in Kaduna State, Hadiza Abubakar Yar’adua, has announced that Katsina State is preparing to launch the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP) with support from the World Bank. This will mark a significant step for women’s empowerment in the region. In a roundtable discussion held
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, has said that domestic investment is the best way to improve the country’s economy. She said this on Nov. 11, 2024, in an interview with ARISE News Business Anchor Boason Omofaye. Jumoke explained that the ministry is a tripod to fiscal,
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared an indefinite strike scheduled to start on Dec. 1, 2024, if the Federal Government does not implement the new minimum wage of N70,000 promised in July 2024. This decision was made after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers
The Iraqi government is moving to amend the marriage law that allows men to marry young children as the government has reduced the age of consent from eighteen years to nine years. The proposed amendment to Iraq’s “personal status law” was introduced by the dominant Shia Muslim parties in the
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has announced that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole nominee to lead the organisation for a second four-year term. This confirmation came on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in a message to members from Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chairman of the WTO General
Nigerian singers Tems and Yemi Alade have received Grammy nominations for the 67th annual ceremony, as revealed on Nov. 8, 2024. The Grammy Awards recognise outstanding achievements in the music industry, with nominees across various categories highlighting specific contributions to recording; from these nominees, a winner is chosen in each
In a significant legislative decision, the Swiss government, led by Viola Amherd, announced on Nov. 6, 2024, that a nationwide ban on face coverings, including burqas, will take effect starting Jan. 1, 2025. This law, formally enacted under the Federal Act on the Prohibition of Covering the Face, follows a
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