President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of Franca Afegbua, Nigeria’s first female senator, who died at the age of 79. NAN reports that Buhari sent his condolence after his
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Low female representation in Nigeria’s political space has over the years been a source of concern, especially because women make up 49 percent of the country’s population. Prior to the
Oyinlola Sale is the founder of Women Connect, a platform that showcases women entrepreneurs and the impact they are making in society. Her initiative has helped over 100 women overcome
The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) says more investment in technology will address structural biases against women and girls in Nigeria. Wealth Ominabo, communication officer of the foundation, issued a statement
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says adolescent girls in Nigeria should be allowed access to nutritious food as over
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says pregnancy and childbirth complications are causing the death of at least one woman every
Mary Leonard, United States ambassador to Nigeria, says women’s participation in Nigeria’s politics has gone backwards in space of four
In February 2022, Juliet Isi Ikhayere contested for the post of a councilor under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) party
Sierra Leone has enacted a law meant to reserve 30 percent of positions for women. The law, called the Gender
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