Gender

IWD 2026: NAWOJ Advocates urgent passage of Special Seats Bill

By Ada Nkong As the world commemorates the International Women’s Day 2026, the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D (North Central) has joined millions of women and allies across the globe to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women while renewing calls for stronger actions to advance gender equality. The Vice President,… Continue reading IWD 2026: NAWOJ Advocates urgent passage of Special Seats Bill

Gender

IMAAN Bags Trailblazer in Women Political Representation Award From NAWOJ

By Ada Nkong Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim has received a special recognition as 'Trail blaiser in women political representation from the National Association of Nigerian Women Journalists NAWOJ. A statement by Ahmed Lawan Danbazau, Director press and public relations says  the Vice President, Zone D, of the National Association of… Continue reading IMAAN Bags Trailblazer in Women Political Representation Award From NAWOJ

AGRICULTURE

NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

The need to amplify women's voices by empowering them economically has been underscored. The Vice- President Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, Zone D, Comrade Chizoba Ogbeche brought this to the fore during a courtesy visit to the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria to discuss collaboration to empower women in the area of Agriculture. Drawing attention… Continue reading NAWOJ ZONE D, ARCN BRAINSTORM ON WOMEN AGRICULTURAL EMPOWERMENT

Gender · POLITICS

16 Days Activism: NAWOJ Advocates Increased Funding for GBV Prevention

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

Gender

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

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D,, has congratulated the pioneer Chairperson of NAWOJ, Nasarawa State, Mrs. Patricia Akawu, on her appointment, as the General Manager (GM) of state-owned Nasarawa Broadcasting Service (NBS) by Governor Abdullahi Sule. In a congratulatory statement, NAWOJ Vice President, Zone D, Mrs. Chizoba Ogbeche,  said… Continue reading NAWOJ Felicitates as Ex-Chair Patricia Akawu Appointed General Manager NBS

APPOINTMENTS

NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC

By Ada Nkong Chizoba Ogbeche  VP Zone D … Says zone has highest number of female officers The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) Vice President, Zone D, (North Central), Mrs Chizoba Ogbeche, has expressed confidence in three members of the zone: Comrade Tongnaan Bawa, who was elected as National Auditor of the Nigeria Union… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D congratulates 3 members on joining NUJ NEC

Security

NAWOJ Zone D Tasks FG on Security in North Central,Applaud NiMet Efforts

By Ada Nkong The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Zone D, has called on  the six state governments in the North Central and the FCT administration, as well as the security agencies to urgently address the security threats bedeviling the zone through proactive policing, timely arrests and judicious prosecution of perpetrators to serve as… Continue reading NAWOJ Zone D Tasks FG on Security in North Central,Applaud NiMet Efforts

CAMPAIGNS

NAWOJ Calls for  Passage of Special Seat Bill for Increased Female Representation

By Ada Nkong In a bid to ensure increased participation of women in governance and promote gender inclusion, women journalists in Nigeria have called for the passage of a special seat bill . This  was the focus  at the Fit for Inclusion programme  organised by Women in Media Development Initiative(WIMDI) in collaboration with Nigeria Association… Continue reading NAWOJ Calls for  Passage of Special Seat Bill for Increased Female Representation