Women Link Financial Hardship to Sexual Health Risks
By Julian Osamoto Financial hardship and marital conflicts are among the concerns raised by women in Kaida Tsoho community over their health, family stability and economic well-being. The concerns emerged during a three-day women’s peer education training organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), with support from ActionAid Nigeria. Speaking during the […]
Women Record Higher Selection Rate in Customs Recruitment
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women recorded a slightly higher selection rate than men in the latest Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) recruitment exercise, despite accounting for a smaller share of total applications. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this on Tuesday while announcing the final list of 3,852 successful candidates selected from 573,680 […]
CTA Urges Women to Use FOIA in Anti-Corruption Fight
By: Anayo Akwitti The Centre for Transparency Advocacy (CTA) has called on Nigerian women to leverage the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2011 in combating corruption. Speaking at a stakeholders’ town hall meeting in Abuja, CTA’s Executive Director, Engr Faith Nwadishi, emphasized the vital role women play in fostering transparency but noted that many […]
Deputy Speaker Decries Absence Of Women Lawmakers In 15 States
Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, on Monday made a strong case for the passage of the Seat Reservation for Women Bill, emphasizing it is but about justice, strategy, and national prosperity. Kalu highlighted the alarming fact of 15 States in Nigeria not having any female lawmakers, lamenting that at […]
African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) Officially Launches in Nigeria on World Cancer Day.
…Pledging to Increase Awareness and Empower Women. By: Anayo Akwitti The African Women Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA) has officially announced its launch in Nigeria on World Cancer Day, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women through cancer education, early detection, and access to life-saving treatment. For over two decades, AWCAA has spearheaded more than 21 […]