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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…
Women Groups Want Akpabio to Step Down, Demand Investigation into Alleged Sexual Harassment Saga …call for public hearing by Senate Committee on Ethics, for transparency, accountability Members of WOMANIFESTO, a coalition of over 350 women’s rights advocates, practitioners, and activists, have expressed deep concern over recent developments in the National…
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…
