News
Foundation launches initiative to address girls’ menstrual pain
6+ hour, 45+ min ago (67+ words) Foundation launches initiative to address girls" menstrual pain'The Guardian Nigeria News Foundation launches initiative to address girls" menstrual pain Date: 15 January 2026 4:30am WAT Foundation de Christie has officially unveiled its 2026 campaign theme, "Dignity Without Pain," a bold initiative aimed at helping…...
Women’s health central to economic growth, sustainable reforms – FG
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (739+ words) By : Ernest Nzor Date: 12 January 2026 12:21pm WAT Built for Her Foundation The Federal Government has reaffirmed that addressing Nigeria's gender health gap is fundamental to achieving sustainable health reforms, economic growth, and overall national development. It noted that the country's high…...
Experts harp on postnatal recovery, newborn wellbeing
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (320+ words) By : Ijeoma Nwanosike Date: 8 January 2026 3:58am WAT Apex Nurse/HOD Nursing, Lagos Island Maternity Hospital (LIMH), Toyin Champion (left); Managing Director/CEO, LIMH, Dr Adeiyi Taiwo; Commercial Director, Vitafoam Nigeria Plc, Dahiru Gambo and Head, Admin/HR, LIMH, Salu Kudirat, during…...
‘Physically abusing pregnant women can lead to intellectual disability in children’
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) By : Najib Sani Date: 8 January 2026 3:34am WAT An Abuja-based medical expert, Dr Maryam Ahmed Almustapha, has raised an alarm over the potentially devastating effects of physical abuse on pregnant women. Speaking to The Guardian, Almustapha warned that violence against expectant mothers…...
Nigeria’s maternal health crisis takes centre stage at WARDC policy roundtable
2+ week, 5+ day ago (755+ words) Discover more insights and updates on Marie Claire A policy-focused roundtable organised by Women Advocates Research and Documentation Centre (WARDC) in partnership with Amplify Change.. Written By : Ijeoma Thomas-Odia Published On : 27 Dec 2025 A policy-focused roundtable organised by Women Advocates Research…...
Sisterhood beyond borders: African feminists unite to end sexual violence
3+ week, 5+ day ago (187+ words) Discover more insights and updates on Marie Claire Written By : Ijeoma Thomas-Odia Published On : 20 Dec 2025 African feminist movements converged across borders in a decisive show of solidarity to confront sexual violence as a continental human rights crisis, affirming that only…...
35% of Nigerian women experience physical, sexual, economic abuses — Group
3+ mon, 20+ hour ago (357+ words) By : Adamu Abuh, Abuja Date: 14 Oct 2025 Over 35 per cent of Nigerian women have experienced physical violence, while many more suffer emotional, sexual, and economic abuses, according to the Male Feminists Network (MFN). Project Director of MFN, Dr Otive Igbuzor, disclosed…...
Bridging the intergenerational disconnect in Nigerian feminism
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (67+ words) Discover more insights and updates on Marie Claire Written By : Bunmi Dipo-Salami Published On : 27 Sep 2025 At its heart, the disconnect stems from the collision of two fundamentally different models of activism: the institutional, grassroots model of the past and the…...
How Ginikanwanyi is restoring pride and agency for young Igbo girls
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) By : Olayide Soaga Date: 7 Sep 2025 In March 2025, Olive Chiemerie, a young English graduate, returned from several months in southeastern Nigeria with a heavy realization: young Igbo girls were losing touch with the proud legacy of their foremothers. Speaking about her…...
Anti-racism vibes take precedence over feminism in Oyinsan’s A Ladder Of Bones
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (174+ words) By : Sunday Aikulola Date: 27 Aug 2025 Bunmi Oyisan and Jahman Anikulapo Some 25 years ago, multi-talented writer, Bunmi Oyinsan, was a roaring feminist. Together with co-gender equality seekers, they spread the gospel of feminism with talent and vigour. While they have always…...