Tag: women
850 youths, women trained on various skills in Niger
The Millennium Africa Global Initiative, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained 850 youths and women on various skills in Niger,…
Oyo provides free cancer screening for over 16,500 women
The Oyo State Government has expressed determination to reduce the prevalence of breast and cervical cancer among women in the…
Iran’s Rowhani supports more Women in diplomatic roles
Iranian President, Hassan Rowhani, on Tuesday, expressed his support for having more women serving as diplomats on behalf of the…
2 women allegedly fake abduction to get ransom
Two women, Dorcas Adilewa and Ifeoluwa Olubanjo were on Wednesday brought before a Yaba Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly…
Obasanjo calls for more women participation in politics
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, on Tuesday in Abuja, called for the participation of more women in politics to ensure sustainable…
Women blame bad road for high rate of miscarriages
Women in Rido community in Kaduna State, said the bad state of their road is contributing to the high level…
Kenya calls for inclusion of women in agribusiness
Kenya on Thursday called for inclusion of women in agribusiness to help transform the continent’s economy.
Scientists advice to women: Take red wine to stop breast cancer
A new study shows that Resveratrol, a compound in red wine can stop a mutated protein, which is present in…
Group canvasses more women participation in politics
A group, operating under the auspices of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard has urged women to take advantage of the current…
Women to Weah: Keep promise of equal land rights
A promise by Liberian President George Weah to change laws that discriminate against women is spurring campaigners to push for…
Women are more prone to STIs – Physician
A Physician, Dr David Bawa, says women are more prone to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) due to their anatomy.
Russia 2018: Iran permits women to attend public viewing centres
Iranian authorities have permitted women to access public viewing centres of the football World Cup after recent national and international…
Saudi Arabia starts issuing driving licences to women
Saudi Arabia on Monday began issuing its first driving licences to women in decades, state media reported.
Malaria kills 97 percent of children, pregnant women annually – Expert
The World Health Organization says 97 percent of children under five years and pregnant women die annually of malaria.
2019 elections: Women should boycott if denied opportunity to contest – Activist
Hajiya Aisha Muhammed, Assistant Secretary, Women Mentoring and Leadership Forum said women in the country should consider boycotting the 2019 elections…
German party leader says it needs to recruit more women
Germany’s opposition free-market liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) needs to recruit more women, its leader said on Tuesday. According to…
Don’t appear too sexy, Govt official advises women
A Thai government official advised women not dress “too sexy” to avoid being groped during the traditional New Year festival…
FMR President encourages women to take up roles in politics
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday urged women to get more involved in politics, ahead of 2019.
Women underscored in peace building participation
The Director-General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Prof. Oshita Oshita, on Wednesday underscored the role of women in…
How women can deal with nausea before menstrual period
Some women experience nausea just before they get their menstrual period. This is common and is not usually a cause…
UN wants Saudi Arabia to end discrimination against women
A UN rights watchdog on Monday called on Saudi Arabia to end discriminatory practices against women, including its pervasive system…
And President Trump lied again, says he won 52% female vote
At a Pennsylvania rally Saturday, President Donald Trump claimed that he won 52 per cent of the women's vote during…
IT Firm To Train 30 Women
An information technology hub, iStarter Hub Ltd., on Saturday said it would train 30 women on information technology to enhance…
Benue women educated on HIV/AIDS
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), an NGO, says it has educated and empowered no fewer than 250 women on reproductive health,…
PDP chairman charges women to fight for political offices
The National Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Prince Uche Secondus, on Thursday urged women in the country to vie for…
Ambode’s wife calls for removal of barriers impeding women’s progress
As Lagos joined the rest of world to mark this year's International Women's Day celebration, wife of the Lagos State…
Women prone to kidney disease than men – Nephrologist
A Consultant Nephrologist, Dr Theophillus Umeizudike, on Thursday, said women are more at risk of developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)…
Women still have less access, take low-quality jobs – ILO report
In spite of notable progress on closing gender gaps over the past 20 years, women have less access to jobs,…
Enugu State First Lady blasts women over failure to secure LG chairmanship positions
Wife of Enugu State Governor, Mrs Monica Ugwuanyi has blamed women of the state for failure to secure a chairmanship…
Women critical to technological advancement in Nigeria – NGO
Dr Wummi Hassan, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), High-Tech Centre for Nigerian Women and Youth, an NGO, on Tuesday said women…