Category: women
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GENDER EQUALITY PARTNERS HOLD POWER TO DRIVE CHANGE – UN WOMEN
Partners and governments championing gender equality have the power to transform lives globally, the Executive Director of UN Women, Sima Bahous, said at the opening of the 70th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York. Speaking at the UN headquarters, Bahous described member states and partners advocating gender equality…
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR MORE WOMEN IN POLITICS AS AREMU BACKS RESERVED NASS SEATS
Stakeholders have renewed calls for stronger policies to boost women’s participation in politics, with labour leader Issa Aremu advocating reserved seats for women in Nigeria’s National Assembly. Speaking in Ilorin during the 2026 International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies and the Development Research and Projects Centre, Aremu…
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SAN CALLS FOR STRONGER POLICIES TO ADVANCE WOMEN IN LAW
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Usman Sule, has urged governments and institutions to introduce stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and reforms to promote women in the legal profession and across society. Marking International Women’s Day, Sule praised the resilience, excellence, and growing influence of women, describing them as vital pillars of justice, development, and social…
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ETHIOPIAN ENVOY HAILS WOMEN’S ROLE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Ethiopian Ambassador to Nigeria, Amb. Legesse Haile, has praised the historic and ongoing role of women in advancing gender equality, human rights, and national development. Speaking during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa alongside International Women’s Day in Abuja, the envoy highlighted how Ethiopian women played a crucial role…
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SAN URGES STRONGER POLICIES TO EMPOWER WOMEN IN LEGAL PROFESSION
Marking International Women’s Day, Senior Advocate of Nigeria Usman Sule has called for stronger support systems, deliberate policies, and institutional reforms to advance women in the legal profession and across society. In a goodwill message, Sule praised the resilience and excellence of women, especially female lawyers who continue to break barriers and contribute to justice,…
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APC CELEBRATES WOMEN, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO EMPOWERMENT
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Lagos State, has marked International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating women’s vital role in society and reaffirming its pledge to empower them across governance, business, and communities. Spokesman Seye Oladejo said women are the backbone of families, the economy, and society, noting that successive APC administrations have expanded leadership roles,…
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ADC RESERVES 40% PARTY POSITIONS FOR WOMEN, PLEDGES INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is putting its money where its mouth is on gender inclusion, reserving 40% of all party positions at every level for women, the party confirmed on International Women’s Day. Speaking in Abuja, National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said the move underscores ADC’s commitment to moving women from the margins…
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AIR CHIEF SALUTES FEMALE PERSONNEL ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has praised the dedication, courage, and professionalism of female officers and airwomen in the Nigerian Air Force as the world marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a message commemorating the day, Aneke highlighted the vital roles women play across flying, engineering, medical, administrative, and combat…
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AGN CALLS FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN NOLLYWOOD
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) is pushing for stronger support systems and empowerment opportunities for women in the country’s thriving film industry. AGN National President Abubakar Yakubu said women have played trailblazing roles in Nollywood, contributing immensely as actors, directors, producers, writers, and technical experts. He…
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CHIBOK MOTHERS TURN GRIEF INTO HOPE THROUGH FARMING ENTERPRISE
More than a decade after the 2014 abduction of their daughters, many Chibok mothers are rebuilding their lives through farming and small-scale peanut processing, turning pain into purpose and survival. In the quiet farmlands of Chibok in northeastern Nigeria, these women now cultivate corn and groundnuts, which they roast, sort, and process before selling. What…
