Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR, has led a high-powered delegation to Cotonou. In a significant move, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin officially endorsed a Framework for Enhanced Economic Cooperation, deepening bilateral ties and paving the way for a more integrated West African economy.
He didn’t pin her down.He didn’t threaten her life.But he didn’t stop pestering for sex either. This is sexual coercion.And in 2025, millions of women in Nigeria—and across Africa—still don’t recognize it as such or even have a name for it. Across sub-Saharan Africa, data from the African Union suggests
As Naija Feminists Media marks its first anniversary, the organisation celebrates a year of dedicated work towards gender equality through the media. Our impactful activities include over 1,036 women-centred stories, 25 digital advocacy projects, six policy briefs, and five capacity-building initiatives. These projects have driven significant progress, including increasing women’s
‘Why should women sacrifice their dreams for the the family? This question lingers throughout Folusho’s debut novel, The Parlour Wife. In a society, where being a woman comes at a cost, Kehinde, the protagonist in the novel, is denied the right to continue her education. Rather, her parents chose to
Climate expert Omotenioye Majekodunmi has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), replacing Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer DG of the Council. Dr. Nkiruka, who was appointed in June 2024, is credited with laying the foundation for the agency’s
In this week’s edition of the NFM Weekly Digest, we spotlight key stories shaping conversations across feminism, justice, culture, and society. From digital violence in China to record-breaking wins and critical conversations on gender and safety, here’s what made the headlines. A Chinese Telegram group, “MaskPark,” with about 314,924 male
To mark the 2025 World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Naija Feminists Media held a virtual X Space conversation titled “Together Against the Trafficking of Women,” which drew in over 130 listeners. The event took place at 5 PM on 30 July 2025. Moderated by NFM’s Partnerships Officer, Nkechi Igwebuike,
To celebrate the Super Falcons’ victory after winning their 10th WAFCON title, MTN Nigeria hosted a celebratory breakfast for the Team at Eko Hotels in Lagos on July 31, 2025. The Super Falcons were presented with a N150 million cash gift. Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, MTN’s Chief Marketing Officer, highlighted the significance
Chinese women are now speaking out against a growing wave of digital abuse, launching a petition to stop voyeurism and defend the privacy and dignity of women. The petition is in response to a widespread scandal known as the “Maskpark” incident, where tens of thousands of women, including minors, have
As part of its mandate to support media and democratic development in Nigeria, the Media Rights Agenda (MRA) trained women in journalism on safety precautions and tools. The two-day intensive workshop was held from July 29 to July 30 at the International Press Centre Hall in Ogba, Lagos. MRA’s Deputy
A 41-year-old Nigerian man, Elvis Nosakhare, has been sentenced to six years in prison by Aylesbury Crown Court in the United Kingdom for sexually abusing the underage daughter of his girlfriend. Elvis, a resident of Sheelin Grove, Bletchley, was sentenced on July 29, 2025, after pleading guilty to multiple charges
Nigerian hurdler queen and world record holder, Tobi Amusan, has once again reinforced her status as the nation’s finest sprint hurdler as she emerged victorious in the just-concluded National Championship in Yabatech. The event, which was held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, witnessed Tobi outrun her opponents with a time
There is something the patriarchy does: it hoists a false identity on us, and then we spend the rest of our lives tone policing ourselves by ourselves, in order not to fit into that false narrative. We end up isolating ourselves from women with shared lived experience as us because
Nigeria’s D’Tigress secured their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title with a decisive 78-64 victory over Mali in the 2025 final held in Abidjan. The win marks their seventh overall AfroBasket trophy, having previously won in 2003, 2005, 2017, 2019, 2021, and 2023. With this latest triumph, the team became
Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole MFR, has led a high-powered delegation to Cotonou. In a significant move, Nigeria and the Republic of Benin officially endorsed a Framework for Enhanced Economic Cooperation, deepening bilateral ties and paving the way for a more integrated West African economy.
He didn’t pin her down.He didn’t threaten her life.But he didn’t stop pestering for sex either. This is sexual coercion.And in 2025, millions of women in Nigeria—and across Africa—still don’t recognize it as such or even have a name for it. Across sub-Saharan Africa, data from the African Union suggests
As Naija Feminists Media marks its first anniversary, the organisation celebrates a year of dedicated work towards gender equality through the media. Our impactful activities include over 1,036 women-centred stories, 25 digital advocacy projects, six policy briefs, and five capacity-building initiatives. These projects have driven significant progress, including increasing women’s
‘Why should women sacrifice their dreams for the the family? This question lingers throughout Folusho’s debut novel, The Parlour Wife. In a society, where being a woman comes at a cost, Kehinde, the protagonist in the novel, is denied the right to continue her education. Rather, her parents chose to
Climate expert Omotenioye Majekodunmi has been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the new Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), replacing Dr. Nkiruka Madueke, the pioneer DG of the Council. Dr. Nkiruka, who was appointed in June 2024, is credited with laying the foundation for the agency’s
Stay on top of all issues regarding women. It will take only a minute to subscribe to our newsletter!
Stay on top of all issues regarding women. Receive the latest updates about what is happening with Naija Feminists, women’s stories, relevant opportunities, and our recorded impact in your inbox. It will take only a minute to subscribe to our newsletter!
