5 h. ago How Oyo AWLA deals with matters threatening welfare of women, children —Alex

The African Women Lawyers Association (AWLA) Nigeria, Oyo State, marked its Week and First Anniversary Celebration on November 27, 2025, in commemoration of the 2025 International 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. In this interview with PHILIP IBITOYE, AWLA’s Oyo State Coordinator, Mrs Adebimpe Alex-Ndukwe, discusses the association’s work and the initiatives it plans […]

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9 d. ago Ministry Marks 16 Days Of Activism Against Violence On Women, Children

Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, in partnership with the World Bank Group in Nigeria, hosted a high-level National Dialogue on Ending Gender-based Violence (GBV) in Abuja and Lagos, to mark the end of its 2025 initiative and the “16 Days of Activism” campaign. The event brought together government officials, development partners, private […]

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1 week ago FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly

For decades, many Nigerian households have relied on firewood, charcoal, and kerosene—fuel sources that endanger health, degrade the environment, and place a heavy burden on women and children. The post FG Expands Cooking Gas Penetration, Targets One Million Homes Yearly appeared first on Channels Television.

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1 week ago NBS begins 2025 survey in Kaduna to boost women, children’s welfare

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has commenced the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) and National Immunisation Coverage Survey read more NBS begins 2025 survey in Kaduna to boost women, children’s welfare

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2 w. ago NDDC provides free medical outreach for over 8,000 in Calabar

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in partnership with medical professionals and stakeholders, has concluded a free medical outreach in Calabar held between November 24 to 28. The event took place at the Women and Children Hospital on Murtala Mohammed highway and provided a wide range of free specialist healthcare services to underserved residents. During […]

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3 w. ago Kaduna invests N5bn in women’s empowerment, enrolls 10,000 Almajiri children in schools

The Kaduna State Government has made significant financial investments in women’s empowerment, channeling a targeted grant of N5 billion to read more Kaduna invests N5bn in women’s empowerment, enrolls 10,000 Almajiri children in schools

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3 w. ago Kwara, UNICEF target one million pregnant women, children for integrated health campaign

Kwara State Government, in partnership with the UNICEF, is set for statewide integrated health campaign on maternal and

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3 w. ago Folic acid, prenatal multivitamins, cut autism risk by 30 per cent — Study

Children born to women who took either folic acid or a daily multivitamin before or during pregnancy were less likely to have a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder compared to children whose mothers did not take any prenatal vitamins. In a new study, researchers report that intake of folic acid before pregnancy and […]

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3 w. ago Bandits Release 37 Kidnap Victims After Peace Deal In Katsina

Suspected armed bandits reportedly freed 37 abducted residents of Bakori local government area of Katsina State following a peace deal in the area. The member representing Bakori LGA Constituency in the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Abdulrahman Kandarawa, disclosed this to journalists on Friday. He said the freed persons included 17 women, two children, and […]

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3 w. ago Kwara Govt Asks Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

Kwara State government has urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them to thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during a peace walk organised by her ministry, the Office of the First Lady and other […]

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3 w. ago Kwara Government Urges Residents To Create Safe Spaces For Women, Children

The Kwara State Government, on Wednesday, urged the people of the state to create safe spaces for women and children to enable them thrive in all aspects of life. The commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Afolashade Opeyemi, made the call during the peace walk organised by her ministry, Office of the First Lady, and other […]

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4 w. ago Police rescue six trafficked children in Benue, arrest three women

Benue State Police Command rescues six children from a child trafficking ring. The children were allegedly taken from an orphanage in Jos. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-rescue-six-trafficked-children-in-benue-arrest-three-women/

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