Gender

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...

International Women’s Day: Joe-Ezigbo seeks sustained momentum in appointing women to lead energy firms

The Chief Executive Officer of Falcon Corporation Limited, Audrey Joe-Ezigbo, has called on Nigeria’s energy industry to deepen its commitment to appointing women to...

Women, girls in Africa paying the price for rising debt, fossil fuel extraction, climate change – Report

A new report has shown that climate change, fossil fuel extraction and debt all reinforce gender injustices on their own. The injustices only compound...

The hidden ROI of giving women power in agriculture

“Women hold the future of agriculture.” Depending on where this is said, it can attract applause or scepticism. Beyond rhetoric, the more relevant question is...

GLF lists Oshoala, Gbadegesin among eight women with New Vision for Earth 2026

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the Global Landscapes Forum highlights women driving change from the Andes to Indonesia – from Indigenous leaders, policymakers and financial experts to artists, digital anthropologists and footballers. A philanthropist footballer...

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...

Women leaders call for stronger female role in energy decisions

Women in Energy Network (WIEN) has pledged to take a frontline role in shaping the energy sector, calling for greater female participation in policy...

Over four million girls still at risk of female genital mutilation – UN

In 2026 alone, an estimated 4.5 million girls – many under the age of five – are at risk of undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM)....

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North African power could be Europe’s next energy lever

As Europe seeks diversified and lower-carbon energy supplies, emerging electricity interconnections and gas infrastructure across North Africa – including...
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NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, cloudiness nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday, March 22 to Tuesday, March 24, 2026,...

Forests can power Nigeria’s green economy – FRIN DG

Director-General of the Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), Prof. Zachariah Yaduma, says Nigeria holds over 10.6 million hectares...

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