In Nigeria today, it is not unusual for the infamous ‘Next of Kin,’ who is usually a parent or sibling, to disinherit wives. All this is predicated on a completely
Aiwanose’s debut novel, Tomorrow I Become A Woman, explores Uju’s abusive marriage and systematic injustice toward women. Its sequel, We Were Girls Once, paints a picture of female friendship, sisterhood,
This week’s edition of NFM Digest highlights stories that sparked conversations across Nigeria. From male violence against women and sports updates to urgent public health alerts, women’s empowerment, and inspiring
In the bustling streets of Lagos, young girls can be seen weaving between traffic with trays of goods balanced on their heads. Despite Lagos State’s ban on street trading and
She sat at the edge of a bar stool, tired eyes scanning the busy bar in Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State, in South-West Nigeria. The sound of Afrobeats filled the air, and her half-filled glass of beer sat untouched. “Abeg no
A viral video shared on social media has sparked outrage from Nigerians towards a male lecturer at Niger Delta State University (NDU). The video showed the male lecturer landing heavy punches, slaps, and headbutts on a female student during an
In the 2025 global gender gap index (GGGI), Japan ranks 118th out of 148 countries – still the lowest among the G7 nations and among the poorest performers globally. This is largely because of limited political participation by women. The
Mfana Ngwenya, a South African, has come on social media to confess to stabbing his girlfriend, Kgaogelo Nnonu, to death on 21 August 2025. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred outside a tavern in Maubane, Hammanskraal, in Gauteng province
Aiwanose’s debut novel, Tomorrow I Become A Woman, explores Uju’s abusive marriage and systematic injustice toward women. Its sequel, We Were Girls Once, paints a picture of female friendship, sisterhood, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood. The novel tells the story of three women
The Women’s Rights Unit of ActionAid Nigeria has formally launched the Renewed Women’s Voice and Leadership (RWVL) Project with the participation of the Young Urban Women Movement. The RWVL Project is a powerful initiative designed to strengthen women’s participation, amplify their voices, and champion leadership
As part of activities marking International Youth Day, Naija Feminists Media trained staff of The Girls Pride Initiatives for Sustainable Development (TGPI) in a Train-the-Trainer Capacity Building Workshop tagged “Click Safe: Empowering Youth for a Digitally Secure Future.” The workshop, held on August 25, 2025,
On August 22, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (WAT), Naija Feminists Media convened an engaging X Space discussion titled “The Importance of the Reserved Seats Bill, Institutionalising It, and the Way Forward.” The panel featured Kosisochukwu Charity Ani, feminist and Founder of MyselfDefense NG, and Chikas
Nafisa Abdullahi Aminu, the 17-year-old winner of the TeenEagle Global competition, has been awarded N200,000 by the Federal government in recognition of her outstanding performance. Nafisa is among the trio who made Nigeria proud on the global stage. She defeated over 20,000 students from 69
Elizabeth Adams Oyarese is an educator, entrepreneur, and inclusion advocate with over a decade of experience in educational management and youth empowerment. As the Founder of Linking Circles Academy, her work has impacted more than 9,000 Nigerian students while championing accessible learning environments. A 2025
Nigeria’s Omolola Onome Didih has won gold at the ongoing Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships in Ahmedabad, India. She lifted a total of 197kg (90kg snatch + 107kg clean and jerk) to emerge champion in the women’s senior 53kg category. With the victory, Omolola not only secured
Hilda Effiong Bassey, known as Hilda Baci, a top Nigerian chef and Guinness World Record holder, has announced an ambitious new project, to cook the largest pot of Nigerian Jollof Rice the world has ever seen. The event, dubbed the Gino World Jolof Festival with
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