In a heartwarming gesture, 23-year-old Irinsanmi Imisioluwa Eunice presented the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with a custom, handmade crochet jacket. The jacket, which took her 168 hours and
In this week’s edition of the NFM Digest, we bring you key headlines shaping conversations around gender, justice, and social impact in Nigeria. From reports of sexual assault to bold
Majority of people are familiar with femicide, misogyny, gender-based violence, and rape. However, they refuse to imagine the experience of an eleven-year-old girl in the dead of the night at
The National Council for Women societies, Kebbi State branch, has raised alarm and concerns over the surge of girls hawking on the street in the State. Describing the situation as
Majority of people are familiar with femicide, misogyny, gender-based violence, and rape. However, they refuse to imagine the experience of an eleven-year-old girl in the dead of the night at her mother’s kitchen. She screamed for mercy, but her perpetrators
The Gombe State Government has rescued a 14-year-old girl who was married off to a Taraba man as his third wife. The minor, whose identity remains confidential, reportedly escaped from a rural community in Taraba State where she was married
Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington or Akpi, has triggered public outrage after confessing to raping a minor. During the live session, the artist spoke in Igbo, complaining he had to pay a hotel staff N2,000 to
Nigerian actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade has threatened legal action against media outlets that published misogynistic narratives about her regarding beauty and marital failures. Over the weekend, top Twitter blogs, including Naija PR and Instablog9ja, attracted widespread attention after sharing
Naija Feminists Media (NFM) is partnering with The Girls’ Pride Initiative for Sustainable Development to strengthen menstrual health advocacy and promote gender equality. This collaboration coincides with Menstrual Hygiene Day and reflects a shared commitment to ending period shame and empowering girls across communities. The
Today, May 28, is World Menstrual Hygiene Day. The theme, “Together for a #PeriodFriendlyWorld,” sounds appealing, right? It’s a comforting slogan. But who are we fooling when an estimated 37 million women and girls in Nigeria can’t even afford to bleed safely? Who do these
British author and philanthropist J.K. Rowling has launched a private legal fund to support women who believe they have been discriminated against for holding gender-critical views or defending sex-based rights in public, professional, and legal settings. The JK Rowling Women’s Fund (JKRWF), which has been
Chances are you’ve met her before, and she probably gave you a huge ick. She’s the pick-me girl. The girl that is “not like other girls”—she’s different. She doesn’t even really like other girls—she doesn’t miss any opportunity to remind us all how female friendships
In a heartwarming gesture, 23-year-old Irinsanmi Imisioluwa Eunice presented the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, with a custom, handmade crochet jacket. The jacket, which took her 168 hours and over 20,000 stitches, was crafted using six yarn colours and a single crochet hook. Eunice’s
Investigative journalist and founder of Naija Feminists Media (NFM) Simbiat Bakare has won the 2025 Global Excellence Award from the African Union Agenda 2063 Women’s Impact Award. The event was held on May 24 at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Global Excellence Summit
Unilever Nigeria Plc announced the appointment of Ms. Adenike Ogunlesi, Founder and Chief Responsibility Officer of Gatimo Limited (Ruff ‘n’ Tumble), as an Independent Non-Executive Director on its Board. Her appointment took effect from March 2025. Adenike Ogunlesi is a visionary entrepreneur, corporate leader, and
A Nigerian food vendor, Amoke Oge, has made history as a woman-led business to reach 500,000 deliveries on Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s leading food delivery platforms. With an average order value of ₦4,600, the milestone translates to an estimated revenue of ₦2.3 billion. Chowdeck celebrated
By naming ourselves as Feminists, we politicise the struggle for women’s rights, question the legitimacy of the structures that keep women subjugated, and raise social consciousness to demand change for gender justice. Our feminist identity is not qualified with ifs. Buts’, or `Howevers’. We are Feminists. Full stop” – Charter of Feminist Principles
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