What happens when you set out to work in a foreign country, happy to finally get a chance to advance in a sector where people like you hardly get a foothold. You are recruited with shiny promises of a career in STEM or hospitality only to be subjected to hard
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
Anosike Chisom Irene, also known as Irenebliss, is more than just a model. She’s a student, entrepreneur, and disability rights advocate. However, as a model with Misty Glam Company, she empowers others to embrace their uniqueness and step into their greatness. In this exclusive interview with Naija Feminists Media, she
Nigeria’s first female fighter pilot, Flight Lieutenant Kafayat Omolara Sanni, has once again made history by emerging as the Best Allied Student at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College (GAFCSC) in Accra. She also received the award for Best Assistant Commandant Paper at the institution. The awards were
Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili has officially transferred her international allegiance to Turkey, effective May 31, 2025, following growing frustration with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN). It was reported that the 22-year-old athlete informed the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) that her decision was not financially motivated. Instead, it was
What happens when you set out to work in a foreign country, happy to finally get a chance to advance in a sector where people like you hardly get a foothold. You are recruited with shiny promises of a career in STEM or hospitality only to be subjected to hard
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
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