By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Zone D has urged state governments in the North Central as well as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to set up dedicated funding for Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention and survivor services, especially shelters and psychosocial support. The call came Monday, as… Continue reading 16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention
Category: Gender
Minister of Women Affairs Calls for Decisive Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
By Ada Nkong The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Welfare Imaani Ibrahim says Nigeria has made reasonable progress in the fight to end violence against women and girls. The Minister made the remark during a joint press briefing to flag off activities to mark the 2025 16 days activism to end violence against women… Continue reading Minister of Women Affairs Calls for Decisive Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Share this:
Share this:
NAWOJ Zone D Condemns Violent Crimes, Incessant Attacks on Communities in North Central
By Ada Nkong ‎The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D has condemned the spare of violent crimes and attacks in communities across the country, especially in the North Central. In a communique issued after its Zonal Executive Council (ZEC) meeting, held in Lafia, Nasarawa State, presided over by the Vice President, Chizoba Ogbeche,… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Condemns Violent Crimes, Incessant Attacks on Communities in North Central
Share this:
Share this:
FCT Commissioner Nigerian Girl Guides Association Tasks Guides on Skill Acquisition
By Ada Nkong The FCT Commissioner of the Nigerian Girl Guides Association, Mrs Comfort Taiwo has urged Guides and Brownies in the FCT to "learn new skills, make friends and allow their light to shine" in preparation for the future. The Commissioner gave the charge at the state boot camp and enrollment ceremony held at… Continue reading FCT Commissioner Nigerian Girl Guides Association Tasks Guides on Skill Acquisition
Share this:
Share this:
Reserved Seats Bill: Women’s Groups to Submit Memorandum Monday
By Ada Nkong Over 750 Nigerian women from across the country , will Monday, 22 September 2025 converge on Abuja, to submit a memorandum in support of the passage of the Special Seats Reserved for Women Bill. The Chair of the Women’s Political Participation–Technical Working Group (WPP–TWG), Ebere Ifendu, says the women will assemble at… Continue reading Reserved Seats Bill: Women’s Groups to Submit Memorandum Monday
Share this:
Share this:
Ex-Imo 1st Lady, Nneoma Rochas Set to Empower, Mentor Women
By Ada Nkong The need to empower and uplift women as a tool to national development has been emphasized. Former First Lady of Imo State, Nneoma Nkechi Rochas Okorocha, stressed this during her inauguration of the Nneoma Women, Imo State Chapter, as a hub of empowerment, mentorship, and transformation across the state. In her welcome… Continue reading Ex-Imo 1st Lady, Nneoma Rochas Set to Empower, Mentor Women
Share this:
Share this:
Girl Child Empowerment: Junior Achievement Nigeria, Ministry of Women Affairs Launch SET4LYF
By Ada Nkong The Federal government, in partnership with Junior Achievement Nigeria, a Non-governmental organization, on Tuesday launched SET4LYF (School-To-Work Educational Transitions for Long-Term Youth Fulfillment), an initiative aimed at empowering 180,000 adolescents, especially vulnerable girls in underserved communities across the country. SET4LYF aims to equip adolescents with entrepreneurial, digital, leadership, and life skills, providing… Continue reading Girl Child Empowerment: Junior Achievement Nigeria, Ministry of Women Affairs Launch SET4LYF
Share this:
Share this:
NAWOJ FCT Advocates Early Cancer Screening
By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter has urged women to undertake early and regular cancer screening. The call was made at its June 2025 Congress for women across the country to take advantage of free cancer screening opportunities, warning that ignorance and late detection are major causes of avoidable… Continue reading NAWOJ FCT Advocates Early Cancer Screening
Share this:
Share this:
Women Empowerment: Stakeholders Advocate Collaboration at Pre 5th Colloquium
By Ada Nkong Women Entrepreneurs at the 2025 Pre-5th Colloquium, tagged Peace Africa, which drew participants and thought leaders from diverse fields of endevour to Abuja on Tuesday, May 6 have undertaken to collaborate for development. In her Opening Address, Dr. Jophia Gupar, Founder of the Pan-African Young Women Development Initiatives, who revealed that the… Continue reading Women Empowerment: Stakeholders Advocate Collaboration at Pre 5th Colloquium
NewsAnnexOnline 