Women minister and advocacy for vocational training in school’s curriculum
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kenedy-Ohaneye, recently advocated for vocational training to be incorporated into school curriculum as a valuable initiative that would have numerous benefits for...
View ArticleNGO to honour women contributing to national development in Abuja
A non governmental organisation, Happy Women Rural Initiative, will on November 24, 2023 hold the second edition of her conference and awards. A press statement from the organisers, Sunday, which was...
View ArticleEmpowering women and girls through access to safe education
In this report, ENE OSHABA examines the unique challenges faced by women and girls in conflict-affected regions and the need to safeguard their access to education. The Campaign The International...
View ArticleMy vision is to reposition Imo state – Ndidi Val-Okeoma
Ndidi Anike Val-Okeoma, is a gender rights advocate and the managing partner at ’Didi Anike & Partners. She is also the immediate past chairperson, Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), Imo state...
View ArticleIncreased investment in women empowerment’ll improve Nigeria’s GDP, UN Women...
UN Women Regional Director for East Africa, West, and Central Africa, Maxime Houinato, has said that in order to bridge the multi-sectoral gender gaps in Nigeria and improve the standard of living for...
View ArticleAWC 2023: Advancing women’s economic, socio-political inclusion in development
Women’s economic, socio-political inclusion in Africa’s development will be on the front burner of discourse at the 7th edition of the Africa Women Conference (AWC) holding in Adis Ababa, the Ethiopian...
View ArticleWhy Nigerians should support Gender Bills passage – Bose Ironsi
Bose Agbonmerele Ironsi is the founder and executive director of Women’s Rights and Health Project (WRAHP). She is also the manager, IRETI Resource Centre. In this interview with ENE OSHABA, she speaks...
View ArticleVOW2023: Nigeria leads in creating roadmap for women inclusion
Nigeria, recently, set the pace in creating a roadmap for women inclusion in leadership at a one-day conference of stakeholders from various countries, ENE OSHABA reports. Stakeholders have continued...
View ArticleInclusive governance: How fake news impedes women, youth
Inclusive governance is essential for any thriving society; however, misinformation and disinformation continue to impede women and youth participation in politics, and governance in Nigeria, ENE...
View ArticleWomen should be recognised as drivers of sustainable development –...
Nafisa Atiku-Adejuwon is the programme manager gender justice, at the Shehu Musa Yar Adua Foundation. In this interview with ENE OSHABA, she speaks on the rejected Gender Bills, and shares strategies...
View ArticleFG, Chinese firm partner on mechanised farming
The Ministry of Women Affairs in collaboration with Lima machinery, a Chinese-owned company have agreed to partner on mechanised farming to enhance the skills and productivity of Nigerian women in the...
View ArticleConflict Resolution: Mercy Corps canvasses women involvement in mediation,...
An International Non-Governmental Organisation, Mercy Corps has called for the strengthening and involvement of women in mediation and peace building, to curb the continuous cases of insecurity and...
View ArticleBala, Blueprint’s Ogbeche, most igniting NAWOJ election candidates
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) holds its national elections on Saturday November 25. This exercise not only marks a democratic transition of leadership but also symbolizes the...
View ArticleWhy I want to be NAWOJ VP – Chizoba Ogbeche
Members of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) will on Saturday elect new national officers as part of its on-going Triennial Delegates Conference. HELEN OJI speaks with Blueprint...
View Article16 Days of Activism: TUC women seek implementation of ILO convention 190 to...
Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria Women Commission, has called for the implementation of the ILO Convention No. 190 to curb the case of Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the country. This is as...
View ArticleWomen laud DEPOWA president’s initiatives to tackle breast cancer, empower...
A non-partisan group, the Women for Society Enhancement has hailed the President of the Defence and Police Officers Wives Association (DEPOWA), Mrs Oghogho Gwabin Musa, for her initiative to tackle...
View Article16 Days Activism and gender-based violenceprevention
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence remains a powerful force for change; even as this year’s theme: “UNITE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls” serves as a rallying...
View ArticleInclusive employment and non- implementation of disability act
In the heart of Nigeria’s economic landscape, a pressing challenge persists – the struggle for inclusive employment, exacerbated by the stalled implementation of the Disability Act. This feature by ENE...
View ArticleYuletide: Organisation brings succour to IDP women, children
A Non Government Organisation (NGO), Brainy Age Initiative (BAI), has made it a yearly responsibility to empower the less privileged women and children in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In this...
View ArticleMy desire is to reduce maternal, child mortality – Hadiza Gana Mohammed
Hadiza Gana Mohammed is the founder of the Hina-Gana Foundation, a humanitarian non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In this interview with ENE OSHABA, she...
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