50 h. ago Super Falcons Aim To Excel On Global Stage, No Longer Just African Champions, Says Ajibade

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has stated that the team must strive to become global contenders, rather than merely perennial African champions. The Super Falcons are the most successful team on the continent, boasting 10 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations titles. The West Africans have qualified for every edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup […]

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3 d. ago After 2026 WAFCON Qualification, NFF Extends Contract Of Super Falcons Coach Madugu To 2027

Super Falcons head coach, Justin Madugu, has revealed that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has given him a new two-year contract, extending his stay until 2027. Shortly after leading the 10-time African champions to qualify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in a 1-1 draw with the Benin Republic in Abeokuta on Tuesday, […] The post After 2026 WAFCON Qualification, NFF Extends Contract Of Super Falcons Coach Madugu To 2027 appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago UN Women Task govt On Gender Inclusion In Peace Building Efforts

The United Nations Women Nigeria has tasked the Nigerian Government with moving beyond policy formulation and ensuring effective implementation, monitoring, and accountability mechanisms that drive real change in Gender Inclusivity in peace-building efforts. The Country Representative of UN Women Nigeria, Ms Beatrice Eyong, gave the charge on Tuesday at a three-day Nigerian Security Actors’ Gender […]

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3 d. ago Super Falcons edge Benin to book qualification for 2026 WAFCON

Ten-time African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, have secured qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) read more Super Falcons edge Benin to book qualification for 2026 WAFCON

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4 d. ago Super Falcons Defender, Alozie, Shortlisted For 2025 FIFPRO Women’s XI

Super Falcons defender Michelle Alozie has been selected for the shortlist of the 2025 FIFPRO Women’s XI. The 26-player shortlist was unveiled on Monday, featuring nominees voted for by players from around the globe. Alozie was instrumental in Nigeria’s remarkable campaign during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco, where the team […]

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4 d. ago Empowering women builds confidence, resilience — Kogi gov’s wife

The wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emphasized the transformative power of supporting women, declaring that empowered women contribute to a stronger society and nation. Speaking at the inauguration of the Bunu Women Development Forum (BWDF) on Saturday in Odo-Ape, Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area, Mrs. Ododo underscored unity among women […]

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4 d. ago WAFCON Qualifier: Madugu warns against complacency as Super Falcons battle Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu says his team will approach Tuesday’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier read more WAFCON Qualifier: Madugu warns against complacency as Super Falcons battle Benin

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6 d. ago Sanwoolu’s Wife Welcomes Policymakers, Thought Leaders To 25th National Women Conference

Dr. Mrs Ibijoke Sanwoolu, Lagos State First Lady, convener, National Women Conference and chairman, Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), has called on policymakers, thought leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs not to miss the 25th National Women Conference scheduled to hold between October 28 and 30 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, […]

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8 d. ago Olopade Congratulates Nigeria Green Falcons On Reaching IRL World Series Final

The Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, has congratulated the Nigeria Women’s National Rugby League team, the Green Falcons, for their historic victory over Ireland, securing a place in the final of the IRL Women’s World Series in Canada. The Nigerian team, led by coach Bolu Fagborun, demonstrated total resilience […]

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8 d. ago 2026 WAFCON Qualifiers: Falcons Aim For Comfortable Win Over Bénin’s Amazons

The 25,000-capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomé, will host TOday’s first leg match of the 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture between 10-time champions Nigeria and their Béninoise counterparts, known as the Amazons. The Cup holders are seeking a comfortable win that will make the return leg in Nigeria […]

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1 week ago Chappal Energies backs Nigeria’s Green Falcons for Rugby World Series

Chappal Energies has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting national pride through its sponsorship of Nigeria’s Women’s Rugby League Team, the read more Chappal Energies backs Nigeria’s Green Falcons for Rugby World Series

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1 week ago WAFCON: Super Falcons kick off preparations in Lome ahead of Benin clash

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have commenced training in Lomé, Togo, ahead of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations read more WAFCON: Super Falcons kick off preparations in Lome ahead of Benin clash

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1 week ago 2026 WAFCON: Madugu names squad for Super Falcons qualifier against Benin

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 21-player squad for Nigeria’s  2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) read more 2026 WAFCON: Madugu names squad for Super Falcons qualifier against Benin

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2 w. ago CAF Appoints Asisat Oshoala As Ambassador Ahead Of 2024 WAFCON

Six-time Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Women’s Player of the Year and four-time Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) winner, Asisat Oshoala, has been appointed as a CAF Ambassador — a new milestone in her outstanding football career. The Confederation of African Football confirmed her appointment in a statement on Tuesday, ahead of the […] The post CAF Appoints Asisat Oshoala As Ambassador Ahead Of 2024 WAFCON appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago More women in politics will end cultural stigmatisation – Okuoimose

Rates Tinubu’s administration high in gender balancing By Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin An advocate for women in politics, Dr. Mary Okuoimose has said that the inclusion of more women in Nigerian politics would put an end to cultural stigmatisation which has been a major setback while rating the country among the comity of nations. She said […] The post More women in politics will end cultural stigmatisation – Okuoimose appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago UN Recognises NCoS Officer Olukemi Ibikunle For Groundbreaking Prison Reforms In Congo

A Nigerian corrections officer, Olukemi Ibikunle, has been honoured with the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers for her outstanding contributions to prison reform and rehabilitation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ibikunle, who serves as the Corrections Unit Engineer with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in […]

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3 w. ago Corps member presents lifesaving supplies to 50 pregnant women

Tribune Online Corps member presents lifesaving supplies to 50 pregnant women A female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Abuja  Halimat Jimoh, has provide lifesaving supplies and medical support to about 50 expectant mothers at a Primary Health Care Centre in Lugbe, Abuja through an outreach she led under The Midwife Next Door Foundation. The outreach was a pet project to give back to […] Corps member presents lifesaving supplies to 50 pregnant women Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Flamingos set to depart for Morocco ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will depart Abuja in the early hours of Wednesday, October 8, as they read more Flamingos set to depart for Morocco ahead of U17 Women’s World Cup

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4 w. ago UNGA 2025: Nigeria’s RenewHER Initiative Gains Global Spotlight

Nigeria’s bold commitment to women’s health took centre stage at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), where Dr. Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health, showcased the country’s flagship RenewHER Initiative, the Presidential Women’s Health Transformation Project. RenewHER, launched earlier in September under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, […]

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4 w. ago VOW 2025: Tinubu reiterates commitment to empower Nigerian women

Tribune Online VOW 2025: Tinubu reiterates commitment to empower Nigerian women He noted that women remain the backbone of the nation’s resilience and the vanguard of its future... VOW 2025: Tinubu reiterates commitment to empower Nigerian women Tribune Online

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