Tag: women

In September, various issues and initiatives related to women's safety, peacebuilding, and gender equality took the lead across the country.

After marriage, there is almost an unspoken countdown: within nine months, a baby and sometimes, even twins or triplets are ...

Some attendees at the event insisted that Nigeria’s democracy cannot deepen without deliberate steps to end systemic exclusion.

Nigeria's education ministry tells PREMIUM TIMES its website was hacked to place the Alabuga advert on it. 

Highlights included bold conversations on capital, policy, and innovation to help women build future-ready companies.

Pregnancy rhinitis is a common but under-recognised ailment, affecting about 20 to 30 per cent of women globally.

These female breadwinners, often engaged in informal work and faced with limited financial support, stretch meagre earnings to keep their ...

The 18-month project covers eight local government areas in Katsina State and two in Zamfara

Nigeria produces more than one million metric tonnes of shea nuts annually across 21 states, yet over 90 per cent ...

At an event organised by the group in Abuja, participants recognised that women’s economic empowerment was central to inclusive growth, ...

Although access to safe drinking water in rural areas has risen from 50 to 60 per cent between 2015 and ...

We’ve had reports of girls who use dry leaves, cow dung and their socks in place of sanitary pads

... the Japanese government will create a special visa category for highly skilled, innovative, and talented young Nigerians who want ...

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), contraceptives are generally divided into three main categories: hormonal, non-hormonal, and emergency methods

As saltwater invades coastal Ilaje in Nigeria’s Southwest, women farmers lose fertile land, livelihoods, and food security, left clinging to ...

Although Sabrina’s health issue remains unknown, the former housemate left earlier on Monday to receive treatment.

Experts say the lack of awareness, stigma, poor hygiene, and self-medication contribute to the widespread neglect of these infections, some ...

The official says 15 states currently have no female representatives in elective positions.

The experts emphasised that the government must show commitment in tackling maternal deaths, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based violence.

A constitutional amendment bill before the National Assembly seeks to create additional seats for women in each state and FCT ...

There’s a high level of emotional intelligence that women bring into the room. We tend to be attuned not just ...

The Sarkin Ruwa of Zumba, Umar Isah, who confirmed the development, said the victims were mostly traders heading to the ...

Women tend to be deeply attuned to the dynamics of their teams, often excelling at inclusive decision-making, active listening, and ...

While Nigeria continues to grapple with low global rankings in gender equality, there were notable developments.

Birthed with the notable intention of amplifying the voices of women in politics, the documentary shines a spotlight on the ...