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The National Chairperson of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Aisha Ibrahim, has called on members of the association in Niger State to embrace peace and unity for the progress of the chapter. She made the appeal on Tuesday during the inauguration of a caretaker committee at the IBB…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing gender inclusivity in Nigeria’s legislature through the proposed Women’s Seat Reservation Bill. Speaking at a three-day workshop on the operational guidelines for the National Women Leaders Forum and the role of political parties…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) FCT Chapter have called on media professionals to spotlight the struggles and successes of women farmers in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the first anniversary of SheFarmer and the national launch of the SheFarmers…
As global security challenges persist, stakeholders are pushing for greater inclusion of women in peacebuilding and decision-making processes. At the recently concluded 5th Annual Forum on Nigeria’s 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace, and Security (WPS), experts and policymakers emphasized the urgent need for policy reforms, gender-sensitive security…
Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria has introduced the Menstrual Health (MH-NOW) project in Kano State, aiming to tackle the challenges adolescent girls and young women face during their menstrual periods. The initiative, designed for girls aged 10 to 24, focuses on raising awareness, providing essential menstrual health information, and promoting…
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shocking early exit at the Qatar Open, falling to Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova in a dramatic three-set battle on Tuesday. The Belarusian, playing her first match since her Australian Open final defeat, lost 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) in a tense encounter lasting over two…
After years of near-misses, Beyoncé finally clinched her first Album of the Year award at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday night, taking home the prestigious honor for her groundbreaking country album, Cowboy Carter. The 43-year-old global icon triumphed over tough competition, including Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, marking…
Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, known professionally as Tems, has secured her second Grammy Award, winning the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. Tems clinched the award with her song Love Me JeJe, triumphing over strong contenders, including Tomorrow by Yemi Alade, MMS by Asake featuring Wizkid,…
In recognition of her exceptional contributions to Nigeria’s educational sector, Dr. Neemat Daud Abdulrahim, Director of the Education Resource Centre, FCT Administration, has been honored with the General Abdulsalami Abubakar Excellence Award in Public Service at the Nigeria Merit Awards 2024. The prestigious event, organized by Nigeria News Magazine, celebrates…
President Tinubu Consoles with NUJ and IPI Over Hajia Rafat Salami’s Death President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI). This is contained in…
