Senate President Godswill Akpabio distributed 10 outboard engine fishing boats to women in Akwa Ibom's riverine communities on Boxing Day, boosting local livelihoods. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo demands ₦25 billion and a public apology from PDP Chairman Anthony Aziegbemi for alleged defamatory statements. Read the full details and legal ultimatum here.
A major fire has gutted sections of Jos Main Market, destroying goods worth millions of naira. Authorities are investigating the cause. Read the latest details and the market's history with fires.
A video of 2Baba and wife Natasha Osawaru's stylish arrival in Benin City has gone viral, with a young girl's praise stealing the show. Get the full story on their visit and the context behind it.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has enacted Edo State's N939 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill, a strategic plan for development and improved living standards. Read the details of the Budget of Hope and Growth.
Edo College Old Boys Association, Lagos Branch, names Joseph Akhigbe its Distinguished Old Boy of the Year. Read about the award ceremony and future plans for the alumni.
At the 14th Inspiring Women Africa conference in Lagos, former Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde called on women to own their narratives. Nigerian Minister Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim highlighted digital tools for empowerment. Read more.
Dr. Chibuzor Azubuike argues education without empowerment leaves women vulnerable. Her research and foundations focus on building leadership and resilience for sustainable impact.
Sarah Stephen reflects on the transformative power of community for Nigerian women, urging a trauma-informed justice system and an end to aid dependency. Read how women are redefining ambition.
APC senatorial aspirant Kayode Fakuyi urges First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to lead the push for 144 reserved seats for women in the National Assembly by 2027. Strategic planning is vital to avoid past failures.
High Chief Ebere Ifendu, founder of Women in Politics Forum, celebrated her son Eric's wedding in a grand ceremony attended by national dignitaries. The event highlighted family, legacy, and women's empowerment. Read more about this joyous convergence.
VCDF's Reform360 programme, backed by SEEPCO, provides mental health, vocational & entrepreneurship training to 200 incarcerated women in Lagos, fostering hope and reintegration.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Edo State Police rescue a mortuary attendant from a mob and arrest him for allegedly harvesting organs from a corpse at Akugbe Mortuary in Benin City. Full investigation underway.
The Nigerian government and CREDICORP have launched a programme to provide 10,000 women nationwide with vehicles, tricycles, and motorcycles to boost their participation in transport and logistics. Discover how this initiative aims to drive economic growt
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
APC's Hajia Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim urges swift constitutional amendment to reserve seats for women in the National Assembly, citing urgent need for gender equity in Nigerian politics.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrest a 44-year-old suspect and confiscate 457kg of skunk cannabis in Uroe community. A major win in the fight against drug trafficking. Read the full details.
NDLEA operatives in Edo State arrested a 44-year-old man and seized 457kg of skunk cannabis in a major raid. The agency vows to relentlessly pursue drug cartels. Read more.
Expert warns Nigeria's growth is unsustainable without women. Closing gender gaps could add $12 trillion to global GDP. New foundation launched in Abuja to drive change.
Women leaders and officials in Kaduna urge lawmakers to pass the Reserved Seats for Women Bill for political inclusion. The call highlights the need for action beyond rhetoric.
The Cosmopolitan Women Club celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lagos, calling for gender equality in offices and unveiling legacy projects including a neonatal ward and public toilets. Read more.
The 17th Global ELOY Awards celebrated Africa's most influential women across tech, agriculture, media & more. See the full list of winners who are driving change.
The World Women Organisation launches its Nigeria chapter in Lagos, focusing on tech-driven empowerment for underserved women. Former Governor Amaechi pledges equal cabinet appointments.
The Nigerian Exchange closed the first week of December positively, with investor wealth rising by nearly N1 trillion. The All-Share Index gained 1.08% as market sentiment remained strong. Discover the top gainers and most traded stocks.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has removed Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary. Akhere Patrick Ebojele takes over. Read the latest political developments in Edo State.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring details.
The House Committee on Women Affairs has charged the ministry to ensure its 2024 budget translates to real gains for gender equality and women's welfare. Read the full details.
Ex-Governor Godwin Obaseki refuses to appear before the Edo Assembly panel investigating N31.8bn MOWAA and Radisson Hotel investments, citing ongoing court case. Details inside.
Stakeholders warn Nigeria's progress will slow unless gaps in women's empowerment, finance, and political participation are closed. Experts cite information, resource, and skills gaps as major barriers.