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gender equality

May 26, 2026

UN Women raises concern over low female representation in Nigeria’s politics 

Ms Eyong described the proposed Reserve Seats Bill before the National Assembly as a major opportunity for transformative inclusion of women in politics.

UN women logo
March 23, 2026

UN chief advises women on accelerating progress on water, sanitation

UN secretary-general António Guterres has called on women to accelerate progress toward water and sanitation for all.

Kids playing with water
September 17, 2025

Guterres tells world leaders to ‘get serious, deliver’

The UN chief made a blunt appeal, saying, “The United Nations is the place. Next week is the time. Leaders must get serious – and deliver.”

African Union leaders (Credit: worldpoliticsreview)
September 16, 2025

Gender Equality: UN Women calls for political will, accelerated global action

Over 350 million women and girls could still be living in extreme poverty by the end of the decade if current trends persist.

UN Women officials
July 11, 2025
African women
October 8, 2024

FG pledges support for gender equality in workplace policy

The federal government says it will support initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workplace.

Working Women
August 22, 2024

Ex-Lagos police spokesperson begs Nigerians for N25 million to undergo kidney transplant

Mr Oti said that he had spent N3.5 million for the one week he was at Lagoon Hospital, Lagos.

ACP Chike Oti
August 22, 2024

World Women’s Forum opens in Mongolia’s capital

The Mongolian president said that as of June, women lead 26 countries, hold 26.5 per cent of parliamentary seats, and occupy 22 per cent of ministerial positions.

WWF logo
November 22, 2023

Women must be supported to occupy their deserved place: Minister

Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology,  Uche Nnaji, has said rights of women regarding gender equality are not to be violated for they deserve equal treatment

Uche Nnaji
July 5, 2023

Nigeria ranked third in countries with highest maternal deaths: UN

“Complications associated with pregnancy and labour continue to be the leading cause of maternal mortality.”

Ulla Mueller ( Photo: Daily Trust)