Monday, July 6, 2026

Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP)

June 21, 2026

Banditry: Katsina stakeholders push for strong action against sexual abuse

She described conflict-related sexual violence as a growing concern, worsened by banditry and displacement.

December 3, 2025
Remi Tinubu
November 24, 2025

NAPTIP calls for nationwide enforcement of VAPP Act to combat gender-based violence

She pledged the administration’s commitment to work with NAPTIP in ending GBV in the FCT.

NAPTIP
November 21, 2023

EU supports Nigeria with €30 million to fight corruption

The EU ambassador said enforcement was the major obstacle to an effective war against corruption in Nigeria.

European Union
December 2, 2022

GBV: Akeredolu seeks end to violence against women

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, Ondo’s first lady, has called for policy formulation to end violence against women in Nigeria.

Betty Akeredolu
September 30, 2022

Nigerian women should vote for female candidates in 2023: Tallen

“She (Aishatu Binani) is the only candidate I’m calling with a loud voice to mobilise support for and other women vying for various positions.”

Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen
August 24, 2022

FG lauds UNFPA roadmap on GBV in North-East

The FG commended the UN agency at a workshop organised by UNFPA to develop the Call to Action Initiative on protection from GBV in emergencies.

Women affairs minister Pauline Tallen and UNFPA
May 29, 2022

Buhari wants domestication of Child Rights, VAPP Acts to end child marriages, other violence against children

Mr Buhari has expressed concern over the increasing cases of violence, child marriage, rape, kidnapping and other challenges affecting children.

President Muhammadu Buhari
May 27, 2022

Gov. Buni signs Child Rights Protection, VAPP Bill into law

The laws are expected to offer a big boost to Yobe’s administration of justice.

Yobe Governor Mai Mala-Buni
September 13, 2021

Adamawa: Gov. Fintiri signs VAPP Act, two others into law

The laws are Violence Against Persons Prohibition, Adamawa State Environmental Protection Agency, and Adamawa State Limitation of Actions.

Adamawa Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri