Ms Sulaiman-Ibrahim emphasised the need to expand women’s access to finance, land ownership opportunities and agricultural inputs.
A report has revealed that the average national prevalence rate of child marriage in Nigeria in 2025 has reduced from 44 per cent to 28.6 per cent.
Mrs Tinubu said the ban is a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s agro-processing sector, particularly for women who dominate the industry.
On Thursday, stakeholders advocated mainstreaming gender in addressing Nigeria’s peace and security challenges.
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs on Thursday collaborated with stakeholders to enhance menstrual hygiene among women and girls.
The National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) has called for a review of the Child Rights Act (CRA) to meet the current realities in Nigeria.
“The policy will also protect women’s human rights and mitigate sexual and gender-based violence through appropriate buffers and related services.”
The FCTA impounded 16 vehicles for unauthorised parking in front of the federal secretariat, Eagle Square, Appeal Court Junction, and the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs.
Mrs Falana said that the state government had concluded plans for the construction of homes for adolescents and adults, especially victims of domestic violence.
The gesture is to help enhance environmental sustainability and guard against desert encroachment and indiscriminate felling of trees.
