Women Demand Reserved Seats Bill Passage Before Primaries
Women organizations across Nigeria are urging lawmakers to pass the Special Seats for Women Bill before party primaries in April-May 2026, citing inclusivity and national development.
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Women's Inclusion in Politics Gains Momentum for 2027 Elections
As Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections, stakeholders are renewing demands for greater women's participation in politics, citing persistent underrepresentation despite global and national affirmative action targets set decades ago.
Women's Groups Pressure Lawmakers Over Special Seats Bill
Women's organizations across Nigeria have launched a coordinated campaign demanding swift passage of the Special Seats for Women Bill, warning that delays could derail implementation before the next election cycle.
Ogun Women Endorse Tinubu, Abiodun, Urge Female Political Role
Over 5,000 women in Ogun State endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election and Governor Dapo Abiodun's senatorial bid, urging increased female participation in politics during the 2026 International Women's Day celebration.
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End of Shrinking Era: Women's Leadership Movement Rises
Dr. Abiola Salami's 'No More Shrinking' evolves from a book to a stage experience and leadership movement, challenging women to stop negotiating their competence and embrace authentic leadership in professional spaces.
UN Women Chief: Global Resolve for Women's Rights Unbroken
UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous asserts that collective determination to advance women's rights remains strong despite global challenges, following the 70th Commission on the Status of Women session.
Youths Protest at Lagos Assembly Over Delta Sexual Assault
Youths stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly to demand justice for alleged sexual assault victims in Delta, highlighting ongoing issues with rape culture and justice failures in Nigeria.
Tinubu Advocates Gender Equality in Water Access on World Water Day
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu calls for equitable water and sanitation access to advance gender equality in Nigeria, supported by RDI's advocacy for gender-conscious policies.
First Lady Tinubu Calls for Gender Equality in Water Access
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu emphasizes the critical link between water access and gender equality in Nigeria, urging collaborative action to address disparities affecting women and girls.
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Ozoro Festival Assault: Breaking the Cycle of Silence
Following a disturbing assault at the Ozoro Festival in Delta State, women's rights activist Esther Ijewere demands justice and accountability, urging authorities to prevent a repeat of past failures.
ADC Condemns Sexual Assault on Ozoro Women in Delta
The African Democratic Congress condemns sexual attacks on women in Ozoro, Delta State, during a traditional festival, calling for police action and criticizing the governor's silence.
Beyond Gender Wars: Justice Over Opposition in Nigeria
A compelling analysis argues that Nigeria's gender discourse should focus on systemic justice rather than adversarial opposition between men and women, calling for structural reforms.
Ehiliz: Youth Reform Key to Nigeria's Growth
Gospel artiste Ehiliz calls for urgent investment in youth empowerment, stressing it as vital for national stability and economic progress through education and civic participation.
Womanifesto Condemns Sexual Violence at Delta Festival
A coalition of over 500 women's rights groups denounces alleged sexual assaults during a traditional festival in Ozoro, Delta State, calling it 'institutionalized rape culture' and demanding immediate government intervention.
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Soroptimist Ikeja Installs Oguntuase as New President
Soroptimist International Ikeja inaugurated Bunmi Oguntuase as its new president, unveiling a four-point agenda focused on women's health, sanitation, and empowerment through community projects and partnerships.
Society Fails Mothers by Calling Them 'Strong'
This article examines how praising mothers for resilience normalizes systemic neglect, focusing on unpaid care work and forced resilience among mothers of children with disabilities in Nigeria.
Nigeria's Women Affairs Minister Advocates at CSW70
At the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Nigeria's Minister for Women Affairs emphasized the need for sustained investment and partnerships to transform women's lives through economic strategies and empowerment initiatives.
ActionAid Condemns Violence Against Women in Delta Festival
ActionAid Nigeria condemns reported violence against women and girls during a cultural festival in Ozoro, Delta State, calling for prosecution and systemic reforms.
Taraba Intensifies Grassroots Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence
The Taraba State Aids Control Agency urges citizens to take proactive action against GBV, emphasizing collective responsibility and economic empowerment.
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Directors Push for Women's Leadership Empowerment in Nigeria
Stakeholders at a forum in Lagos emphasize that empowering women in leadership is crucial for governance and national progress, citing mentorship and structural changes as vital steps forward.
FIWON Seeks Social Protection for Women in Informal Economy
The Federation of Informal Workers Organisations of Nigeria calls for expanded social protection policies to support women in the informal sector, highlighting economic benefits and vulnerabilities.
WAYP Praises Tinubu for Appointing Grace Henry as Nigerian Legion Chair
The West Africa Youth Parliament has lauded President Bola Tinubu for appointing Grace Morenike Henry as Chairman of the Nigerian Legion, calling it a historic step for gender inclusion and veteran welfare.
Directors Push for Women's Leadership Empowerment for Development
Directors at a CIoD Nigeria event emphasized that empowering women in leadership is a governance imperative for national development, citing progress but ongoing challenges in representation.
Nigeria Seeks Greater Investment in Women at UN Forum
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, urged global leaders at the UN Commission on the Status of Women to prioritize concrete investments in women's empowerment as an economic and security strategy.
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NSITF Seeks Policy Support for Women's Empowerment in Nigeria
NSITF MD Oluwaseun Faleye urges policy support for women's empowerment, highlighting economic benefits and social justice at an International Women's Day event in Abuja.
Akinkugbe Calls for Legal Framework to Achieve Gender Parity
Kofo Akinkugbe of SecureID Group emphasizes that Nigeria needs deliberate laws and policies, like Rwanda's constitutional mandate, to achieve true gender parity and women's inclusion in decision-making.
Ex-CAN Youth Leader Calls for Youth Empowerment Focus
Former YOWICAN chairman Belusochukwu Enwere emphasizes youth empowerment as crucial for Nigeria's sustainable development, praising Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda.
Outrage Over Politician's Sieve Empowerment for Northern Women
Nigerians express fury as a viral video shows a northern politician distributing plastic sieves to women as an empowerment scheme, sparking debates on tokenism versus genuine development.
Natasha Removed from UN Women Delegation, Replaced by Male
The Nigerian Senate has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the UN Commission on the Status of Women delegation, replacing her with male Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, sparking controversy over gender representation.
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Nigeria Replaces Female Senator with Male for UN Women Event
Nigeria has removed Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from its UN Women delegation, substituting her with a male senator, sparking criticism over gender representation and political tensions.
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