A one-day residential consultation with Nigerian media editors, organized in collaboration with Alliances for Africa (AfA) and Co-Impact, has been convened to tackle the issue of sexual harassment in the country’s tertiary institutions. The consultation aimed to address the widespread nature of sexual harassment, review existing policies and reporting mechanisms, and examine the complexities involved…
A coalition of over 300 women’s organizations, operating under the name Womanifesto, has called for justice in the ongoing detention of Chioma Okoli. Okoli, who reviewed a tomato paste, has been detained following a complaint by Erisco Foods CEO Eric Omeofia in 2023. Omeofia claims that Chioma’s negative review, which criticized the Nagiko Tomato Mix…
The Ministry of Women Affairs has announced its partnership with the Niger State House of Assembly to empower 100 orphan girls through various welfare initiatives. Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye made this commitment during a briefing in Abuja, where she clarified the Ministry’s stance on the issue of mass weddings. Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized the Ministry’s dedication to its…
Mrs. Uju Kennedy-Ohannaye, the Minister of Women Affairs, has intervened legally to halt the proposed marriage of 100 orphans in Niger State. The decision comes as a response to the plan put forth by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, to marry young girls, citing concerns over the increasing number…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day today, the United Nations issues a compelling call for world leaders to commit to substantial investments in women and girls, recognizing their pivotal role across social, economic, cultural, and political landscapes. The day serves not only as a celebration of women’s achievements but also as a platform to spotlight…
On January 27th, 2024, a groundbreaking awareness campaign took place in Karonmagiji Community, Abuja, as part of the “Breaking the Barriers of Women of Leadership” project. The campaign aimed to challenge patriarchal cultural norms and stereotypes that hinder women’s participation in leadership positions and empower women to take an active role in decision-making processes within…
