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Dr. Abdul B. Kamara is the Director General/Country Director for the African Development Bank (AfDB) in the Nigeria Country Department. He has over 20 years of experience in agricultural economics,…
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Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has been serving as Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria since October 2024. She previously served as Minister of State for Police…
Nigeria inaugurates Gender Profile Roadmap towards 2030
Gender equality is not a concession; it is a sound investment in the strength of our nation. When women and girls enjoy equal access to education, finance, leadership, and security,…
Expanding Girls’ Opportunities and Empowerment Key to Ending Early Marriage
Global stakeholders in girls child education and development have emphasized the urgent need for opportunities and choices towards adolescent girls as a critical strategy to delay child marriage and early…
International Day for Zero Discrimination: Global Commitment with Local Responsibility.
Discrimination is not a local challenge; it is a global one that is rife in every society. It is the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or…
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Investing in the care economy means putting resources into sectors like childcare, eldercare, healthcare, and support services that help people thrive: - Boosts workforce participation: When care services are reliable,…
FGM in Conflict and Humanitarian Settings: The Forgotten Frontline
Globally, More than 230 million girls and women alive today have been subjected to female genital mutilation. UNICEF 2026 Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the partial or total…
True Security Must Have a Woman’s Face in 2026
Nigeria's current state of insecurity is alarming, with widespread violence, kidnappings, and terrorist attacks. The country is grappling with various security challenges ranging from the Boko Haram insurgency that has…
KADA–TEWORH Girls Sports Expo 2025
The KADA–TEWORH Girls Sports Expo 2025 has commenced in Kaduna today. The KADA-TEWORH Girls Expo is an innovative and impactful program created to empower girls in Kaduna through sports, creativity,…
World Children’s Day: A Call to Listen Protect, and Truly See Our Children
Every November 20th, the world pauses to honor its youngest citizens; CHILDREN World Children’s Day may come with colorful posters, cheerful school activities, and hopeful speeches, but beneath the celebration…
WILAN launches #ItsHerTurn Campaign
Nigeria, the GIANT of Africa is sorely missing in the women's political and leadership inclusion index. For decades, women have powered Nigeria, yet remain missing where decisions are made. The…
Doha Calls for Nigeria to Rebuild Social Policy Through a Gender Lens
As world leaders and development institutions converge in Doha for the Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2), the message from UN Women is unmistakable: genuine social progress cannot occur…
NIGERIA: Two Simple Ways to Protect Women & Girls.
Nigeria's global status on women's safety is deeply concerning. According to the 2023 Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Index report, Nigeria ranks 16th worst country in the world for women,…
Respect and Support for Families is key to Eradicating Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a day set to serve as a global reminder that poverty is not inevitable; it is a product of systems that…
Girls Takeover 2025
Girls Takeover 2025 by Plan International is a part of the Global #StandWithGirls Campaign. This initiative will give young Nigerian girls the unique opportunity to step into leadership positions, engage with…
Chanja Datti @ 10
With its Hausa name meaning “transform dirt'' Chanja Datti has grown into one of Nigeria’s leading social enterprises in plastic the recycling space. Founded in 2015 by Olufunto Boroffice, in…
Birth control to pain control: Nigerian Women Turn to Contraceptives for Relief
Every month, Bolanle Oyebamji endured waves of pain radiating from her lower back, through her legs, and across her pelvis. For the recent graduate of Ekiti State University, menstruation was…
My WHY
My decision to join social and behavioural change communication is rooted in my passion, which is linked to my childhood experiences in northeast Nigeria. Growing up in my community, I experienced many physical,…
ABUJA: Woman Murdered After Accepting a Lift
A woman was given a lift by unidentified persons and subsequently killed in Abuja Ngeria. The woman's corpse, who was identified as belonging to Dorcas Yohanna from Askira UBA Borno…
