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In a concerted effort to promote gender inclusion in Nigerian politics, the League of Women Voters in Nigeria in partnership with the National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has launched a sensitisation campaign in Kebbi State. The initiative aims to raise public awareness about the importance of a more inclusive…
In a determined effort to combat unemployment and empower women, over 200 young women and girls have successfully received vocational training through a step-down skills acquisition programme organized by the Women’s Wing of the Maigari Youth Organization (MYO) in Yobe State. The impactful Women Empowerment Programme in Yobe was designed…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Honourable Minister of Women Affairs, Hajia Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on her appointment and recent international recognition for her efforts in championing women’s rights. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister in Abuja, NAWOJ National Chairperson,…
As the world marks Mothering Sunday, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, has joined the global community in celebrating the invaluable contributions of mothers and women to society. In a statement, NAWOJ FCT acknowledged the pivotal role women play in shaping families, communities, and the nation at…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has joined millions worldwide in celebrating Mothering Sunday, paying tribute to the pivotal role mothers play in society and the journalism profession. In a statement released by the Council Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, the NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, extolled the resilience,…
The Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation Giving Back Initiative has launched the distribution of ₦13.8 million in grants to 277 widows, orphaned mothers, and individuals with disabilities in Sokoto State to support small-scale businesses. At the inauguration ceremony, Chairman of the initiative, Malam Lawal Maidoki, emphasized that the program aligns with the…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration’s economic policies will reverse the “japa” trend, encouraging professionals who left the country for better opportunities to return. Speaking on Monday at the inauguration of the Implementation Committee for the National Youth Conference at the State House, Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that…
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2025, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, joins the global call to Accelerate Action in promoting gender equality and empowering women, particularly in rural communities. In a statement to commemorate the day, NAWOJ FCT Chairperson, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, highlighted…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, is forging a strategic partnership with NTA Channel 5 Abuja in preparation for the upcoming International Women’s Day, aiming to strengthen grassroots representation in media narratives. During a visit to the station, Comrade Bassey Ita Ikpang, Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT and…
In a significant stride toward inclusive economic growth, the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) has unveiled a state-of-the-art marketing hub in Karfi to bolster vocational skills and empower women processors and People with Disabilities (PWDs). The initiative has provided 450 PWDs with startup kits, equipping them to pursue dignified and…
