The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the Federal Government to urgently prioritise and adequately fund family planning as a critical response to Nigeria’s persistently high maternal mortality rate. Its…
New evidence suggests that episiotomy, a surgical incision made in the vaginal wall during childbirth, significantly increases the likelihood of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) among women living with moderate to severe anemia. Findings…
Amanda Azubuike has etched her name into history as the first Nigerian woman to become a Brigadier General in the United States Army. Her ascent to the one-star general rank is not…
The Lagos State Government has warned that men who impregnate women outside marriage and abandon them will face legal consequences, in line with provisions of the state’s criminal law that compel paternal…
…Directs MDAs on full implementation The Niger State Government has approved an extension of maternity leave for female civil servants from three months to six months, in a move aimed at improving…
…What this means for SRHR, SGBV in Nigeria The Federal Government has proposed an increase in funding for the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in the 2026 fiscal year, with the ministry’s…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the Director-General of the Nigerian Law School, marking a historic moment in the institution’s 63-year history. With the…
How Far Nigeria Went in 2025, What 2026 Must Deliver As Nigeria enters 2026, the question of women’s leadership and governance remains one of the country’s most unresolved democratic challenges. The past…
Across Africa, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are witnessing steady, if uneven, progress as several countries reform policies, expand access to contraception and maternal healthcare, strengthen HIV prevention, and challenge…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged women across the nation to rise above fear and financial limitations in 2026, describing them as resilient and hardworking forces capable of driving personal…