26,000 Nigerian children enter custody yearly, most without lawyers — Minister
About 26,000 children enter Nigerian custodial and remand facilities annually, with most awaiting trial and many without lawyers, prompting calls ...
About 26,000 children enter Nigerian custodial and remand facilities annually, with most awaiting trial and many without lawyers, prompting calls ...
"It is my honour to present and send forth Miss Tamunosoye Karibi-George, Miss Nigeria, as the official representative of the ...
Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim said caregiving, which traditionally placed a disproportionate burden on women and adolescent girls, must be repositioned as a ...
He explained that, to make progress in the case, the DPP’s legal advice is necessary.
"What began as a tragedy has become a chorus of courage. Their poems were not simply recitations—they were affirmations that ...
Nigerians have expressed outrage over the incident captured in a viral video.
Participants at a colloquium in Abuja stressed that expanding women’s access to capital, markets and incentives would strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness ...
The award celebrates individuals and organisations making significant impact in business, politics, leadership and other key sectors.
The event coincided with the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began on 23 November and will end ...
The initiative will enhance productivity, and expand women’s participation in both local and international markets.
Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim explained that the move aims to ensure children’s rights and welfare are protected, and that adoption procedures are ...
“Over 80,000 women die prematurely from the toxic smoke of firewood and traditional cooking stoves."
Challenges confronting Nigerian women include legal and policy frameworks, economic empowerment, political representation and leadership, and gender-based violence and social ...
Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted that 35 out of 36 states have domesticated the VAPP Act, while 34 states have adopted the ...
Reports indicate that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night while on their way to study at the Aper Aku ...
Reports indicate that the students were kidnapped on Tuesday night while on their way to study at the Aper Aku ...
In 100 days, Mrs Sulaiman-Ibrahim has taken Nigeria’s Ministry of Women Affairs from rhetoric to action.
The minister noted that this year's theme is a call to accelerate progress, deepen partnerships, and to translate commitments into ...
She highlighted the increasing prevalence of sexual assault, physical violence, emotional abuse, child trafficking, and online exploitation occurring in schools, ...
The former minister spoke about her undiplomatic approach in office and why she would not have it the other way.
She should serve as an inspiring leader and advocate to elevate women's voices and leadership roles. Women's rights awareness is ...
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education
The protesters (minors and adults) were discharged by the Federal High Court Abuja after the court struck out treason charges ...
President Tinubu is not alone in jettisoning fair women representation in his cabinet. Since 1999, no Nigerian president has attained ...
Last Friday, three minors and one person of adult age were brought to face charges related to the August #EndBadGovernance ...
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