3 h. ago NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM

Tribune Online NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), NNPC Limited Chapter, on Thursday called on stakeholders to prioritise the education of girls and advance the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for more female students. NSE, APWEN urge stakeholders to prioritise girl’s education, STEM Tribune Online

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11 h. ago Nigerian Televangelist Timothy Omotoso Acquitted Of Rape Charges In South Africa Faces Deportation

A Nigerian televangelist who was accused of raping young women in his South African church, Timothy Omotoso, has been found not guilty of all charges after spending eight years in jail. However, following Wednesday’s verdict, Omotoso will be deported to Nigeria, South African media outlet News24 has reported. In 2018, one witness told the court […]

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24 h. ago Rape charges: Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jail

By Seyi Babalola After eight years in prison, a Nigerian televangelist accused of raping young women in his South African church was found not guilty of all counts. Timothy Omotoso disputed the 32 counts in a live trial that drew widespread attention across the country. In 2018, one witness testified in court that she had […] The post Rape charges: Nigerian pastor acquitted after eight years in South African jail appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Benue monarch lauds UNICEF’s campaign against open defecation

A traditional ruler in Benue State, Tyo-or Tsambe Ward, Tyav Aondoakaa, has lauded the United Nations Children’s Fund and its partners for leading the campaign to end open defecation. He, therefore, called on his subjects to adopt the use of toilets to end open defecation in the state. The monarch spoke on Saturday at Gbem Read More

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3 d. ago “The Other Woman Can Never Be Better Than You” – Basketmouth’s Ex Comforts Women Going Through Failed Marriages

Elsie Okpocha, the former wife of Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, has shared words of encouragement for women dealing with divorce or heartbreak. In a video posted on Instagram on Saturday, the mother of two urged women going through such experiences to rediscover their joy, assuring them that brighter days lay ahead. She emphasised that they were […] The post “The Other Woman Can Never Be Better Than You” – Basketmouth’s Ex Comforts Women Going Through Failed Marriages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago NDYC Condemns Smear Campaign Against Matawalle, Cautions Against Politicising Insecurity

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has strongly condemned the smear campaign against Dr. Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, by some political elements. The NDYC described the campaign as a deliberate attempt to sabotage the ongoing fight against insecurity and destabilise the national security apparatus for selfish political gains. In a statement […]

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6 d. ago FoodCo urges women to prioritise mental health, personal growth

FoodCo, one of the top retailers in Nigeria and one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies, has urged Nigerian women to prioritise read more FoodCo urges women to prioritise mental health, personal growth

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7 d. ago Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

The House of Representatives is deliberating a bill aimed at granting citizenship to foreigners married to Nigerian women. Sponsored by read more Reps consider bill to let woman confer citizenship on foreign husband

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8 d. ago Tinubu’s wife leads campaign to eliminate HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife leads campaign to eliminate HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis Wife of the President of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called for a robust advocacy that would expand access to HIV testing services with comprehensive counselling, treatment and care for all individuals who test positive. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the campaign for the elimination of HIV/AIDS, syphilis and hepatitis in Asaba on Wednesday, […] Tinubu’s wife leads campaign to eliminate HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis Tribune Online

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1 week ago Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

Financial independence is more than just earning an income, it is about control over financial decisions and long-term security. Yet, read more Savings, not loans: How Nigerian women rely on personal funds for financial security

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1 week ago Successful Nigerian women reveal the secret sauce of wealth creation

In Lagos, where the sun hangs like molten gold over the Atlantic, a gathering of formidable women took place at read more Successful Nigerian women reveal the secret sauce of wealth creation

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1 week ago I Will Keep Contributing To National Development – Remi Tinubu

The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has said she will continue to contribute her quota to national development. The former lawmaker, who spoke after she emerged winner of the Independent Awards 2024 for Best Woman of the Year, dedicated the award to Nigerian women and youth. She praised their tireless contributions towards the nation’s growth […]

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1 week ago Belgium, NigWED Seek Accelerated Economic, Social Inclusion Of Women, Girls

Belgium’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt, has stressed the need to have societies where women are not silenced or punished for speaking against harassment and discrimination. Speaking at an event to mark the International Women’s Day organised by the Belgian Embassy in Nigeria and the Nigerian Women Economic Development (NigWED) Project, the ambassador reaffirmed Belgium’s […]

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1 week ago Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

When she ran for governor of Nigeria’s Kogi state in 2019 gunmen shot at Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s cars, her party’s offices read more Nigerian politics is a nasty place for women says the Economist

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1 week ago Medplus Pharmacy leads glacier preservation campaign on World Water Day

In commemoration of World Water Day 2025, Medplus Pharmacy has launched a Glacier Preservation Campaign to raise awareness about the read more Medplus Pharmacy leads glacier preservation campaign on World Water Day

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1 week ago How I remained focused despite becoming beauty queen –Bianca Ojukwu

•Minister tells her story at UN confab, decries discrimination against women in politics   Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has narrated her life trajectory culminating in who she is today.    Speaking at the Nigerian Women’s Day on the sidelines at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of […] The post How I remained focused despite becoming beauty queen –Bianca Ojukwu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Romance fraudster spared deportation as UK court cites inadequate Nigerian healthcare

A Nigerian romance fraudster, Emmanuel Jack, who tricked women into paying him almost £200,000 has been spared deportation after a UK judge said the healthcare system in his native Nigeria could not meet the medical needs of his wife and children, Daily Mail reports Friday. Jack, 35, was reportedly jailed for three years in 2014 Read More

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2 w. ago IWD: We won’t relent in supporting women within, outside NPA — Dantsoho

Tribune Online IWD: We won’t relent in supporting women within, outside NPA — Dantsoho THE Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has stated that the Authority will not relent in supporting the rights and equality for all women and girls and to practically create opportunities for women and girls within and outside the NPA to be empowered to reach the best of their abilities. Dr […] IWD: We won’t relent in supporting women within, outside NPA — Dantsoho Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCMB launches ‘The Power of the Group’ to amplify success in unity

Tribune Online FCMB launches ‘The Power of the Group’ to amplify success in unity FCMB Group Plc, a leading financial services holding company, has launched a new thematic campaign, ‘The Power of the Group’. At the heart of this campaign is a simple yet powerful truth: Success is not a solitary pursuit; it thrives on shared purpose and collaboration. The campaign’s 90-second TV commercial vividly illustrates this, contrasting individual […] FCMB launches ‘The Power of the Group’ to amplify success in unity Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Women Group Writes Tinubu, Seeks Transparency, Justice In Akpoti

Womanifesto, a gender equality movement comprising Nigerian women from various sectors in Nigeria and the diaspora, has expressed concern over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from the Nigerian Senate, describing the situation as an injustice against the female lawmaker. The group specifically criticised the alleged sexual harassment and misogynistic tendencies she experienced, as well […]

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