Discover how Africa's wealthiest women, including Folorunsho Alakija and Mama Ngina Kenyatta, built billion-dollar empires through savvy investments and entrepreneurship. See the full list and their inspiring stories.
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.
Medical expert Dr. Maryam Ahmed Almustapha warns that physical abuse during pregnancy can harm fetal brain development, leading to intellectual disability. Urgent action needed.
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.
Women activists from 19 northern states honour former Senator Shehu Sani with the inaugural Freedom Fighter Award for his advocacy for the poor and vulnerable. Read more.
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'.
Israel moves to ban 37 aid organisations from Gaza for non-compliance with staff disclosure rules, sparking UN and EU criticism. The decision threatens vital food and medical shipments.
A northern advocacy group criticises Zamfara's government over worsening security, citing a recent road bombing. They warn of eroding public trust and call for an emergency security summit. Read more.
The United States identifies eight terrorist groups in Nigeria and Africa as major concerns. From Boko Haram to ISIS affiliates, discover the threats to regional stability.
Epe community urges Lagos State to urgently resolve the 7-month king-making stalemate. Youth groups warn of potential unrest if traditional leadership vacuum persists. Read more.
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.
The Federal Government announces a tougher stance on insecurity, designating armed groups involved in kidnapping as terrorists. Also, Nigeria secures a major health deal with the US and regains its IMO seat.
Civil societies call on the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of IDPs and worshippers during the festive season, citing a history of Christmas attacks in the Middle Belt. They demand action.
Tinubu Vanguard, a key northern support group, has withdrawn its backing for President Bola Tinubu and suspended APC activities, citing neglect despite 2023 election efforts. The group vows to seek a platform committed to dignity and development.
CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
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.
The Coalition of Northern Groups expresses deep concern over sensational media reports on the NSA's counter-terrorism efforts, warning they risk inflaming tensions and undermining national unity. Read the full statement.
Discover the rich tapestry of Nigerian culture, from the Hausa in the north to the Igbo and Yoruba. Learn about traditions, food, and how youth are reshaping heritage.
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.
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
A major hotel project in Belgrade linked to Jared Kushner has been abandoned. Serbia's President blames a 'witch hunt' and corruption allegations for scaring off the investors. Discover the full story.
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.
Ondo APC Chairman Ade Adetimehin affirms the legitimacy of pro-Tinubu support groups for 2027, warns against misrepresentation, and hails the President as a divine messiah for Nigeria's transformation.
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.