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Govt reaffirms commitment to clean energy solutions for women’s empowerment

The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to promoting clean energy solutions as a key pillar of women’s empowerment, particularly in underserved communities across...
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Govt, RHI inaugurate SDG women empowerment programme

The Federal Government of Nigeria in partnership with the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) on Friday, February 21, 2025, inaugurated...
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Gender

ActionAid, partners seek equitable access to land for women farmers

ActionAid, the Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON), and other stakeholders have urged state governments and community leaders to prioritise women’s rights to...
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Govt to transit 1m households from firewood-based cooking to clean energy solutions

The Federal Government on Friday, February 7, 2025, says it is working toward transiting one million households from firewood-based cooking to clean and sustainable...
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UN agencies strengthen alliances to end female genital mutilation

Three UN agencies say they have concluded plans to strengthen alliances and build movements to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). The UNFPA Executive Director, Dr...
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Group advocates timely release of inputs for women farmers in Nasarawa

Small Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has urged the Nasarawa State Government to prioritise timely release of farm inputs for women farmers...
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Gender

Nigeria’s Amanda Amaeshi named UK Changemaker 2024

Miss Amanda Amaeshi, an award-winning activist and campaigner, has been named My Life My Say’s "Changemaker of the Year" for 2024. Amaeshi, a final-year LLB...
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Prioritising action to end violence against women

In Nigeria, violence against women remains a pervasive and deeply troubling issue. It affects millions of women and girls. In spite of ongoing efforts to...
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Association urges dialogue, strategy over charcoal export ban

The National Association of Charcoal Producers, Dealers, Exporters and Afforestation of Nigeria (NACPDEAN) has called for urgent and coordinated...
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Plateau mine gas tragedy: Govt inaugurates 18-member probe panel

The Federal Government has inaugurated a high-level 18-member committee to investigate the Zurak Mines gas poisoning incident in Wase...
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NCDC alerts 10 states on flood-linked cholera, disease outbreak risks

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