6 h. ago Constitution Review: UK Pushes For Greater Women Representation In Nigeria’s Parliament

As the constitution review exercise gains momentum in both chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association has expressed support for a bill seeking special seats for women in the National and State Houses of Assembly. The call for the passage of the bill, which seeks a constitutional amendment […]

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6 h. ago UK wants 37 new seats created for women in Nigeria’s parliament

As the Constitution review exercise gains momentum in both Chambers of the National Assembly, the United Kingdom Branch of the read more UK wants 37 new seats created for women in Nigeria’s parliament

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42 h. ago Women’s Group Applauds Appointment Of First Female Deputy DG Of DSS

Nigeria women have commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the recommendation of the director general of the Department of State Service (DSS) Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, to appoint Ms. Folashade Adekaiyaoja as the first deputy director general of the service. It would be recalled that President Tinubu had in January approved Ms. Adekaiyaoja’s appointment as […]

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44 h. ago Onwumere, Ifejika, Nwifuru laud The Sun for celebrating achievements of women

By Daniel Kanu and Seye Ojo In a ceremony celebrating  excellence  impactful contributions of women, The Sun Publishing Limited honoured two women with the Man of the Year Award. Dr. Jayne Onwumere and Mrs. Uju Ifejika won the ‘Man of the Year Award’, while Mrs. Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, won the ‘Best First Lady’ award. The awardees […] The post Onwumere, Ifejika, Nwifuru laud The Sun for celebrating achievements of women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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61 h. ago Akwa Ibom Women Protest, Warn Natasha Against Abusing Office Of Senate President

Dozens of protesting Akwa Ibom women have expressed anger over the accusation of sexual harassment made by Senator Natasha Akpoti against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. They described the allegation as premeditated politically-motivated stunt to smear the number three citizen of Nigeria. The women who were armed with placards of varying inscriptions held up traffic on […]

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67 h. ago Ramadan: Kebbi First Lady gives out foodstuffs, cash to 500 women

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Wife of the Kebbi State Governor, Hajiya Nafisa Nasir-Idris has distributed foodstuff,cash to 500 women to ease their preparation for Ramadan fasting and charged them to pray for Nigeria to overcome its challenges. The Governor’s wife stated this during Kebbi Women Pre-Ramadan Lectures and Empowerment of 500 Women held at Waziri […] The post Ramadan: Kebbi First Lady gives out foodstuffs, cash to 500 women appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), has partnered with the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and read more Women farmers, journalists, traditional rulers push for sustainable agriculture

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3 d. ago NWFL: Rivers to file complaint after Adamawa’s coach accusations

Rivers Angels are set to file an official complaint to the Nigeria Women Football League over accusations of match manipulation made by Adamawa Queens coach, Dadeino Heman, following their 6-0 defeat in Port Harcourt, The PUNCH reports.  Heman had accused the seven-time NWFL champions of using referees to secure victory despite acknowledging that Rivers Angels Read More

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5 d. ago NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states

Tribune Online NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states National Productivity Centre (NPC) has launched an empowerment programme worth N900 million, targeting 10,000 women and youths from seven Northwestern states in Nigeria. According to the Director-General of NPC, Baffa Babba Dan Agundi, this initiative aims to promote self-reliance and support small-scale businesses. The programme, supported by Engineer Abba Bichi, will distribute empowerment items such […] NPC launches N900m empowerment programme in seven northern states Tribune Online

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5 d. ago NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), with support from the Norwegian Union of Journalists (NORSK JOURNALISTSLAG) has trained female journalists in Benue on Gender Equity and Safety. Welcoming participants at the 2-day training which started on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the NUJ House in Makurdi, the NAWOJ Chairman Benue […] The post NAWOJ Benue, Norwegian Union of Journalists train female journalists on gender, equity, safety appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago How Fela inspired white women into donning African outfits – Seun Kuti

Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti, has disclosed how his father inspired the white women around him. Seun, while hosting an Instagram live session, revealed that Fela regularly had white women staying in their house along with his Nigerian companions. According to him, Fela never changed because of the white women; rather, […] The post How Fela inspired white women into donning African outfits – Seun Kuti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Minister, FMBN To Collaborate On Housing Financing Solutions

The Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has praised the planned partnership between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN), aimed at providing housing financing solutions that will empower women and enable them to become homeowners. The minister made the announcement on Tuesday during a visit […]

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6 d. ago Realwarripikin Foundation: Empowering Women And Supporting Education Across Nigeria

Realwarripikin Foundation, an NGO founded on September 12, 2019, by Anita Asuoha popularly known as Realwarripikin, has made remarkable strides in empowering women and supporting education in Nigeria. The organization has been a driving force for change through its various initiatives, most notably the Back to School Campaign and the Women Empowerment Scheme. In its […]

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6 d. ago Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate

From Olanrewaju Lawal Birnin Kebbi   The First Wife of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, has urged small-scale business beneficiaries who received grants to make proper use of the funds to boost their businesses.  Hajiya Zainab gave this advice during the disbursement of ₦20,000 to 2,000  small-scale business women in Zuru Emirate, as […] The post Kebbi First Lady doles out N40m to 2,000 women petty traders in Zuru Emirate appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Overcoming Stereotypes: How Women Conquer Traditionally Male Sports

The phrase “women can do anything” is familiar to many people, but how does it translate into the world of sports? In a society where strength and endurance have traditionally been seen as the domain of men, women continue to prove that they are not only capable of competing, but also surpassing men at the […] The post Overcoming Stereotypes: How Women Conquer Traditionally Male Sports appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna

Tribune Online Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has given a grant of ₦50 million to the First Lady of Kaduna State, Hajiya Hafsat Uba Sani, to support 1,000 women petty traders in the state. Tinubu’s wife supports 1,000 women petty traders with N50m in Kaduna Tribune Online

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8 d. ago FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State

From Jude Dangwam, Jos The International Federation of Women Lawyers(FIDA) Nigeria, has frown against breast ironing among other harmful traditional practices that dehumanised women and the girl child in the society. Chairperson FIDA Plateau state branch,  Naankus Fyaktu said such a harmful traditional practice of ironing the breasts of young girls by parents is against […] The post FIDA frowns at breast ironing, other harmful traditional practices in Plateau State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa The Ann Jonathan Obuebite Engineering Scholars (AJOES) programme, in partnership with the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Bayelsa Chapter, has awarded scholarships to top three female engineering undergraduate students of the Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State. The 400-level recipients were recognized for their academic excellence. The recipients included […] The post 3 Bayelsa varsity female students benefit from APWEN, AJOEL partnership scholarship awards appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach

Tribune Online SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach In a remarkable demonstration of community service and social responsibility, the Society of Women Accountants of Nigeria (SWAN), Ibadan Chapter, in collaboration with the Oyo State Hospital Management Board, organized a Free Medical Outreach aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the public. The initiative, which took place in Ibadan, brought together medical professionals, volunteers, […] SWAN Ibadan Chapter Partners with Oyo State Hospital Management Board for Free Medical Outreach Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt

Tribune Online Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has empowered 500 women from the 21 local government areas of Kogi State. Speaking at the distribution of empowerment items at Muhammadu Buhari Square in Lokoja on Friday, Mrs. Tinubu emphasized the importance of supporting women in nation-building. Represented by the wife of the Kogi State Governor and state […] Kogi: Tinubu’s wife empowers 500 women, emphasises role in economic devt Tribune Online

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