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How food environments shape Nigerian women, girls’ lives

Healthy eating is often portrayed as a matter of willpower or personal choice. Yet, for millions of women and girls, the concept of choice...

Group empowers Kaduna women with clean cookstoves, targets 50% less charcoal use

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Bridge That Gap Hope for Africa Initiative (BTG), is marking the International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD) by distributing energy-efficient cookstoves...

Geoinformation society seeks govt support to boost women’s participation in geospatial technology

The Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (GEOSON), Oyo State Chapter, has urged governments at all levels to provide targeted support to increase women’s participation in...

When mining kills women: A year after Bilalikoto mine collapse

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Women in Mining Africa (WiM-Africa) commemorated Silent 15 of Bilalikoto – Year One, honouring the over 48 women artisanal miners who lost...

Group enlightens women on climate smart agriculture in Kano

Bridge Connect Africa Initiative (BCAI), on Thursday, January 22, 2026, empowered 16 women in Kano on Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) adaptation to promote their...

Experts want increased participation of women in Nigeria’s ocean economy

Stakeholders in the Nigerian Maritime and Energy Sectors, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, said that increased participation of women in the nation’s ocean economy...

French Embassy supports ‘Safe Space’ session in Benue IDP camps

In an apparent testament to resilience, women from Daudu Camp II in Benue State have come together to share their experiences of financial abuse...

Gates Foundation announces $2.5bn funding to spark new era of women-centred research, innovation

The Gates Foundation on Monday, August 4, 2025, announced a $2.5 billion commitment through 2030 to accelerate research and development (R&D) focused exclusively on...

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Unregulated food environment: Nigeria is eating itself to death

There is a quiet epidemic running alongside Nigeria's more publicised health crises. It does not arrive in sudden outbreaks...
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World Water Day: Alliance unveils upgraded global water standard

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, announced the launch of Version 3.0 of the International Water Stewardship Standard,...

Zambian authorities seize half-a-tonne of ivory tusks smuggled by cross-border trafficking syndicate

Acting on intelligence provided by the London-based Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), Zambian law enforcement agents raided a house in...

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Unregulated food environment: Nigeria is eating itself to death

There is a quiet epidemic running alongside Nigeria's more...

World Water Day: Alliance unveils upgraded global water standard

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026,...