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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...

Climate change: Experts warn of looming impact on women’s health

Some health experts have raised alarm over the growing toll of climate-related disasters on public health, particularly on women and vulnerable communities in Nigeria. The...

Women protest alleged pollution at Kaduna refinery

Women from the Nissi, Kapam and Rido communities staged a protest on Monday, May 19, 2025, at the Kaduna Refinery and Petrochemical Company (KRPC)...

Govt moves to end premature deaths caused by firewood toxins 

The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs (FMoWA) has partnered with key stakeholders in the energy sector to end premature deaths caused by firewood and...

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Green Energy, Lekoil seek to strike out suit, vacate ex parte orders

Green Energy International Limited and Lekoil Oil and Gas Investments Limited have filed applications before the Federal High Court...
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Zero-waste economy: Foundation urges methane cut, plastic reduction

The Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has called for an urgent reduction of methane and plastic production cuts, to...

Senate seeks special funding for Environment Ministry to tackle erosion, flooding

The Senate has called for provision of special funding for Federal Ministry of Environment to tackle erosion, flooding and...

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Green Energy, Lekoil seek to strike out suit, vacate ex parte orders

Green Energy International Limited and Lekoil Oil and Gas...

Zero-waste economy: Foundation urges methane cut, plastic reduction

The Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) has called for...
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