Gender

The Project Officer, Ms Ozurumba, explained that the identification of these challenges necessitated the establishment of the organisation.

The development comes at a time when women’s representation in public office in Nigeria remains among the lowest in Africa...

The findings are contained in the latest Women, Business and the Law report released on Tuesday.

Critics argue that the agency’s approach appears less direct compared to its handling of previous controversies involving male public figures.

The court ordered that the defendant be remanded in Kirikiri prison in Lagos.

The judge, who sentenced the rapist to life imprisonment, described the circumstances of the rape case as deeply troubling.

The partnership is expected to strengthen safeguarding frameworks and promote healthier childhood development nationwide.

The police prosecutor told the court that the two men committed committed the child rape offence in December 2024.

“The real test ahead is whether Nigeria will translate the Beijing+30 momentum into enforceable laws, institutional reforms, and measurable increases...

The First Lady wished Nigerians a peaceful and prosperous 2026.

November's gender matters highlighted the pervasive issue of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV).

The graduation ceremony and gala night, held on 17 December 2025, celebrated the fellows, who were selected from hundreds of...

Lagos unveils 114 officers for the Lagos State Task Force Against Human Trafficking, aimed at combating the menace at the...

The inaction of the police in Enugu has been linked to a broader pattern of state-enabled violence and impunity.

Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim welcomed the renewed effort but argued that the proposal still short-changes Nigerian women.

Femi Olaleye allegedly committed the crimes between 2004 and 2007 while he worked in the country as a doctor.

The event coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began on 23 November and will end...

The report is to assess state governments’ efforts across five core indicators: laws and policies, access to legal justice, support...

The organisation, which works on justice, empowerment and sustainable development, said girls’ safety online, at home, in school and in...

Drawing on engagements with female politicians and political party leaders across Imo, Kogi, Ondo and Rivers states, the research finds...

The report shows how digital spaces are increasingly used to silence and intimidate women in Nigerian politics.

Mrs Tinubu urged Nigerians to exercise caution and verify before sharing any information on social media.

About 16 to 58 per cent of women experience digital violence, while 90 to 95 per cent of deepfake videos...

Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim, however, explained that barriers continue to limit women’s participation in leadership and access to formal credit.

The impact is devastating, with victims often experiencing emotional distress, reputational damage, and even physical harm.