Justice Yellin Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, sentenced two women; Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, to one year imprisonment each for hawking Naira notes in violation of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act. According to a Sunday statement posted on X by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the defendants were arraigned on …

The national dialogue on promoting cultural values that protect and empower women and girls by men organized by Nigeria’s first female radio, WFM Station and Voice of Women Empowerment Foundation with support from Ford Foundation on Tuesday came out with number of solutions to address the menace. The meeting hosted by Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland Oba (Dr.) Babatunde …

A group of women in Rivers State staged a protest on Friday morning in Port Harcourt, the state capital, demanding the reinstatement of Governor Siminalayi Fubara and an end to the emergency rule declared in the state. The protest, which began in the early hours of the day, saw the women chanting slogans and wielding placards with inscriptions such as …

  In a significant effort to promote gender inclusion in governance, more Nigerians are supporting the seat reservation bill for women in parliament, urging the National Assembly (NASS) to pass it expeditiously. Experts, gender advocates and citizens made the demand during a radio programme, _Public Conscience_ , produced by the Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG), on Wednesday in …

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, Women in Advertising (WIA) a leading platform dedicated to empowering female advertising professionals has taken center stage with a compelling call for bold, purposeful action. In a statement on Monday, Chairperson of WIA, Oluwaseyi Layade urged women across the globe to accelerate progress for personal growth and the advancement of their communities …

The Federal Government has called on women across the country to explore investment opportunities in the capital market, describing it as a vital tool for wealth creation and economic empowerment. The appeal came during the launch of the Securities and Exchange Commission Podcast in Abuja on Tuesday, an event aimed at boosting financial literacy and inclusion. The Director of Information …

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with development partners and financial institutions, have empowered over 500 community women with essential financial literacy, entrepreneurship training, and access to vital financial services for them to be self-independent. The women were empowered during advocacy programmes held on different days in five communities in Lagos State with over 100 women from each community. The …

Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has explained why many women are unmarried in their 30s. According to him, the choices they made when they were younger were responsible for their singleness. He said most women who are unmarried in their 30s spent their 20s dating married older men while rejecting young prospective husbands. Speaking in a recent interview with …

Nearly 70 per cent of the verified deaths resulting from Israel’s bombardment of Gaza between November 2023 and April 2024 were women and children, according to a new report from the United Nations Human Rights Office. The report, published on Friday, revealed that out of 8,119 confirmed fatalities in Gaza during the six-month period, 2,036 were women and 3,588 were …

No fewer than 150 youths and women involved in mining within the Osun West Senatorial District have been awarded a collective grant of N7.5 million following their completion of specialised training in modern mining techniques. The training programme, facilitated by the Senate Deputy Minority Leader, Dr Lere Oyewumi, was held in Ikire, Osun State, and conducted by the Mining Cadastre …