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 …

Wife of Anambra State Governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, on Saturday, called on women in the state to shun spending money on “bleaching creams”, but should rather spend more on “regular health checks and eating balanced diets.” This is as she decried the low uptake of immunisation in the state, urging mothers to prioritise the health and future of their children. …

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has said women who wear makeup do not believe God did a perfect job on them. Adeboye spoke on Saturday during the RCCG ministers’ conference held at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun State, as part of activities lined up for the church’s just-concluded 72nd annual convention. Adeboye …

A women’s group, Women for Peace, Security, and Social Inclusion Initiatives, has appealed to organizers of a planned nationwide protest to seek dialogue instead of protest, citing the potential for violence and harm to innocent citizens. The group’s appeal came as concerns grow about the potential for violence and unrest during the planned protest. The group’s chairperson, Tinu Alade-Abiola, made …