A Day Round Table Discussion With Traditional Rulers in Enugu State
WEPBI organized ‘ A Day Round Table Discussion’ with Traditional Rulers in Enugu State on constitution amendment and policy reform for women’s inclusion at state level.
Reappraise Bill Creating More Seats for Women in N’Assembly, Onyejeocha Tells Lawmakers-elect
“With no significant improvement in the number of women who won legislative seats after the 2023 elections, this issue remains critical for Nigeria both at home and internationally.
Spain Enacts Law that Allows for Paid Menstrual Leave
According to the law, the duration of the leave depends on how severe the menstrual pain is and how long it lasts.
Quaranic Teacher Arrested for Rape in Lagos State
Mr Perezi said the Quran teacher also had sexual intercourse with the lady without her consent.
25 YEARS OLD WOMAN HELD CAPTIVE BY HER FATHER RESCUED IN JIGAWA STATE
He explained that the room in which she was living served as her toilet, where she urinates, and her food was served on a bare floor.
Gender and Equality Bill Scales Second Reading at the Senate.
The Gender bill which has been renamed the “Gender and Equality Opportunities Bill’seeks to eliminate all forms of discrimination against women and people living with disabilities. According to the sponsor of the bill, Senator Biodun Olujimi, if signed into law, the proposed legislation will encourage women to aspire and reach…
WOMAN FEARED DEAD, MANY INJURED AS BULLDOZERS DEMOLISH HOUSES IN KADUNA COMMUNITY
A woman reportedly died while other residents of Gbagyi Villa community in Kaduna sustained varying degrees of injuries during a protest. The residents were protesting when agents of Kaduna State Government embarked on the demolition of Gbaygi Villa residential complex on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis. According to a source…
Lady Arrested For Cutting Female Teen Living with Her
The Lagos state police command has arrested a woman, Eucheria Ndigwe, for allegedly cutting a female teenager living with her at Adaloko, Ojo Local Government Area, Lagos. This was made was made known via a video of the victim , identified as Chinaza Aneme displaying a stab wound on her…
Women Excluded From Blockchain Implementation Committee
the omission of the architect of the policy from its implementation and steering committee sends a discouraging message to aspiring female tech professionals in Nigeria. It suggests that their contributions may not be recognized or valued and that they may be sidestepped when it comes to making crucial decisions, despite their expertise and competence.
Nigerian Women Have the Capacity to Reposition the Digital Economy
Women and youths must be identified as the biggest drivers of innovation, which is considered a vital key to the prosperity of any great nation.
Women won’t Accept Less Than 35% Political Appointments –Female Legislators
The agitation came amidst concerns about the poor representation of women in leadership positions in Nigeria.
Stake Holders Criticize Shortage of Women in Health Sector Leadership
“It is time to recognize the vital contributions women make to the health sector and to ensure that their voices are heard in decision-making processes.”
2 Out of the Remaining 98 Abducted Chibok Girls Escapes From Captors
Two among the remaining 98 Chibok school girls have escaped from their captors in the Sambisa forest in Borno State. According to a source the escape was made possible as a result of intense military operations in the forest. Meanwhile, a security source identified the escapees as Hauwa Mutah and…