Governor Babagana Zulum has empowered 400 vulnerable women and girls in Borno with N40 million grants and scholarships for skills acquisition and education. Read how this initiative is transforming lives.
Nigerian women leaders outline critical demands for 2026: economic access, political representation via the Reserved Seats Bill, and systemic redesign. Discover their vision for a more inclusive Nigeria.
Michelle Adepoju, Creative Director of KÍLÉNTÀR, unveils the brand's mission to empower women through design, celebrating African craftsmanship and femininity. Discover how fashion is reshaping identity.
Five young Nigerian women in fashion receive a major boost through a N7.5 million empowerment program by Silkcoat, offering training, business support, and global exposure. Discover how this initiative bridges the gap for grassroots talent.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum commissions a remodelled school for vulnerable women in Biu, launches N1bn SME grants, and orders employment of 200 youths. A major step for education and post-insurgency recovery.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum has sent off 230 intending pilgrims to Jerusalem, urging them to be ambassadors of peace and pray for Nigeria. The ceremony highlights state support for religious welfare.
Borno State Police Command reports major 2025 successes: 2,610 arrests, 1,028 convictions, recovery of arms, explosives, and N5.8m. Read the full breakdown of their security operations.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni launches a 2026 empowerment drive, distributing tricycles and GSM repair kits to 2,000 youths to fight poverty and boost employment in the state.
A tragic fence collapse in Maiduguri's Bulumkutu area has claimed the lives of five children. Police confirm investigation is ongoing. Read more for details and safety warnings.
Ogun State forms 2,000 Women Affinity Groups under NFWP scale-up to enhance finance access, skills, and networking for women. A major step for livelihoods.
Ogun State launches 2,000 Women Affinity Groups under NFWP-SU to boost financial literacy & entrepreneurship. See how Ijebu-Ode, Ifo, Sagamu & Ado-Odo/Ota LGAs benefit.
Omidan Health and Empowerment Initiative launches Girls Thrive, a co-created FLHE programme for girls 15-19 in Gbazango, Abuja, funded by Philantify. Empowering health, leadership & economic resilience.
Dr. Folashade Elizabeth Olukoya receives the EuroStar Luminary Award for Creative Excellence in London. Discover how her art empowers women globally.
Tech Herfrica wins Best Digital Inclusion Initiative 2025 at MEA Business Awards for bridging the digital gap for rural women in Nigeria, boosting economic power and opportunity.
The Guardian Woman Festival 2026, a landmark month-long event at Lagos's Federal Palace Hotel, aims to transform women's empowerment in Nigeria through strategic networking, partnerships, and growth opportunities aligned with the UN theme 'Give to Gain'.
Governor Babagana Zulum announces a 100% salary allowance for doctors and 40% for nurses in rural Borno to tackle healthcare staffing shortages. The move aims to compete with INGO salaries.
Borno State boosts economy with $800k leather exports and launches a new industrial hub with a dry port. Governor Zulum presents N890.33bn budget for 2026. Read more.
Governor Babagana Zulum presents a N890.33bn budget for Borno's 2026 fiscal year, with education receiving the highest sectoral allocation of N135bn for rebuilding and growth.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio boosts livelihoods in Akwa Ibom by donating 10 fully-equipped fishing boats to women and cooperatives in riverine communities. Read more.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum presents the 2026 budget proposals to the State Assembly, setting fiscal priorities with a focus on education and healthcare. Stakeholders urged to attend.
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.
Inspire World International Foundation's final 2025 outreach fed over 850 people in Mararaba, providing meals, raw food, and business tools to women. See how they're creating lasting change.
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
Francis Nwaogwugu Udochukwu spreads joy in his community with a massive empowerment program featuring tricycles, motorcycles, and cash gifts. See the heartwarming story.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum extends Christmas greetings, thanking God for restored peace. He highlights a year of recovery and interfaith harmony while on a security tour.
The Opekete Foundation's 2025 roundtable convened 200 leaders to demand a shift in girls' education from mere access to building confidence, leadership, and global impact. Read the key insights.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu disbursed N50 million to women entrepreneurs in Ogun State. Each of the 1,000 beneficiaries received N50,000 as a non-repayable grant. Read more about this empowerment initiative.
The Renewed Hope Initiative and Tony Elumelu Foundation have empowered 1000 women in Ogun State with N50,000 grants each to boost their small-scale businesses. Read how this initiative aims to transform households and communities.
Hon. Maryam Yusuf Aladi empowers over 600 Kwarans with food, cash, and equipment. The initiative supports Governor AbdulRazaq's efforts for the vulnerable. Read more.
His Heavenly Light Ministry supports over 110 Lagos widows with food items and financial capital for Christmas, marking the third phase of its empowerment program. Founder Dr. Cecilia Onitiri outlines plans to increase grants.