Tag: #EmpowerWomen
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FG COMMITS TO EMPOWERMENT OF KWARA WOMEN FARMERS FOR FOOD SECURITY
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting women farmers in Kwara State to boost food security. Mrs. Faith Agu, Director of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Kwara, made this pledge during an advocacy visit from the Smallscale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Budget Committee Group (BCG).…
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GBV SPIKE IN ANAMBRA: LACK OF DATA AND SHELTERS FUEL CRISIS — GPSDC
The Gender Perspective and Social Development Centre (GPSDC) highlights the alarming rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Anambra, blaming insufficient data and inadequate shelters for survivors as major factors driving the crisis. Executive Director Mrs. Eucharia Anekwe emphasized this during a training launch in Awka focused on empowering Christian women and cultural leaders against GBV.…
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WOMEN JOURNALISTS: CHANGE MAKERS AND NARRATORS OF TRUTH – MOJI MAKANJUOLA
Chief Moji Makanjuola, veteran broadcast journalist and Executive Director of the International Society of Media in Public Health (ISMPH), has issued a powerful call for support of women-led journalism projects. During her presentation titled “Changing the Narrative: Women Empowering Women in Media” in Abuja, she highlighted the persistent underrepresentation and stereotyping of women in media…
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QUEEN LILIAN ADEBAYO BACKS HUSBAND’S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL BID WITH LOYALTY AND VISION
Queen Lilian Adebayo, wife of SDP presidential hopeful Prince Adewole Adebayo, has declared her unwavering support for his 2027 election ambitions. In a heartfelt interview, she praised his rare loyalty to the Social Democratic Party since joining at age 19 and his steadfast commitment to its ideology despite numerous offers to jump ship. She described…
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SPECIAL SEATS BILL: NIGERIANS LEADING THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN’S POLITICAL INCLUSION
The Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) has made it clear that the Special Seats Bill before the 10th National Assembly is purely a Nigerian initiative, driven and owned by Nigerians with no international funding or sponsorship. Mr. Clement Nwankwo, PLAC’s Executive Director, emphasized this during a stakeholder consultation in Abuja, pointing out that the…
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APC WOMEN’S GROUP URGES NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO PASS RESERVED SEATS BILL FOR WOMEN
The National All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Advocacy Organisation (NAWA-ORG) is calling on the National Assembly to fast-track the Reserved Seats Bill, aiming to boost women’s representation in Nigeria’s political landscape. NAWA-ORG DG Amina Kundiri highlighted that the bill would create 37 additional Senate seats and 37 new House of Representatives seats exclusively for women,…
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LAGOS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY DIALOGUE COMMITTEE TO FIGHT GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), has stepped up efforts to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) by inaugurating the Community Dialogue Committee (CDC). At the Monday launch, Executive Secretary Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, represented by Community Engagement Officer Ms. Adetoun Odumbo, said the initiative strengthens grassroots structures to identify,…
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130 GOLFERS TEED UP FOR 10TH LGAN WESTERN ZONE CHAMPIONSHIP IN AKURE
Over 130 golfers, including 60 women and 70 men, have arrived in Akure for the 10th Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) Western Zone Golf Championship at Crosscreek Golf Club. The four-day event, themed “Golfing with the Stars,” aims to encourage more women into golf while promoting fitness, stress relief, and mental wellness. The tournament…
