Gender

First Lady Remi Tinubu acknowledged that FGM and child marriage are still prevalent in Nigeria.

The minister said the campaign will be sustained beyond 10 December to tackle and raise awareness about GBV in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Government has refused to speak on the matter

The man was arraigned on two counts of sexual assault by penetration and defilement, preferred against him by the Lagos...

The discussion centered on the importance of incorporating women's voices, particularly in contexts where their experiences have been historically sidelined

Nigerian lawmakers ignore the fact that they are violating the law but want to probe others for violating the same...

Ms Abbin speaks on the alarming trend in sexual and gender-based violence and her journey from banking to the development...

Female representation among candidates is at its lowest in three election cycles in Ondo and there is no female governorship...

President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet. Since 1999, no Nigerian president has attained...

Mrs Onyishi said women were faced with a lot of challenges such as lack of education and early marriage.

While the minister admitted that the goals are “ambitious,” she urged MDAs, private sector, civil society, and international partners to...

Nineteen young girls and boys trafficked to Ghana have been rescued and brought home.

"I have directed the Constitutional Review Committee to focus on reforms that promote gender equity."

Ms Edhebru stressed the importance of women aspiring for leadership positions and building their capacity to succeed.

The report confirms that Nigerian girls face stigmatisation, poverty, and lack of justice when reporting gender-based violence.

The targets will focus on the use of broadband, social protection, and access to capital.

President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers on Wednesday.

The newly assigned minister replaced the former minister of Women Affairs and Social Development.

UCL’s research also revealed that countries hit by climate disasters see a significant surge in domestic violence rates.

Participants expressed appreciation for the opportunity to connect with experts and peers across Africa.

The organisation made the call in a statement issued on Friday, adding that there are “numerous barriers” that deprive Nigerian...

Mrs Shinkafi-Bagudu, a former first lady of Kebbi State, North-west Nigeria, is expected to serve in this capacity for a...

Ms Oyekan said the programme is focused on “closing the gender gap in poverty through early and gender-responsive education.”

Two of the suspects threatened to post the girl’s nude pictures on the internet, hence, the report at the police...