The critical role of the media in addressing Gender-Based Violence (GBV) took center stage at the 2024 Agenda for Capacity Building workshop, held in Abuja on Monday. Organized by the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), the event focused on enhancing media reporting on GBV and emphasized the need for ethical, survivor-centered storytelling. Priye […]
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has launched its 16 Days of Activism in celebration of the 2024 International Human Rights Day, focusing on reducing inequality and advancing fundamental rights in Nigeria. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, the NHRC Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu SAN, highlighted the importance of reflecting on progress and addressing […]
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has called on Nigerians to take a stand against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), emphasizing its destructive impact on families and society at large. Speaking at a stakeholders’ engagement on GBV in Abuja, NOA Director General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, represented by Barrister Williams Dogo, underscored the urgency of addressing GBV, describing it […]
As part of the 2024 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, schools across Edo State have been empowered to combat sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) through awareness and education programs. The initiative, driven by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Programme (RoLAC) in partnership with the Edo State Ministry of Social Development and Gender […]
The United Nations in Nigeria has renewed its call to end violence against women and girls, urging stakeholders to dismantle harmful cultural norms and strengthen accountability mechanisms. This appeal was made during the Joint UN Accountability Forum and Orange Lighting Ceremony in Abuja, themed “Towards Beijing+30: Unite to End Violence Against Women and Girls.” Nesreen […]
Akumegbulem Faith C. On November 29, 2024, stakeholders gathered at Protea Hotel, Owerri, Imo State, to deliberate on the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill 2024. The engagement aimed to deepen understanding of the bill and its implications for Nigeria’s evolving digital landscape. The bill seeks to propel economic growth through digital technology, improve […]
Olayemi Oyebanji, wife of the Ekiti State Governor, has called on tertiary institution students to steer clear of drugs and behaviors that could fuel gender-based violence (GBV). Speaking at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere Ekiti (BOUESTI), during her sensitisation campaign for the ‘16 Days of Activism Against GBV,’ Oyebanji stressed the […]
Stakeholders gathered in Abuja on Tuesday to reinforce their commitment to gender equality and the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in Nigeria. The event, themed High-Level Dialogue: Investment in Gender Equality and Ending Violence Against Women for Rights and Development, was organized by the African Development Bank (AfDB) in collaboration with UN Women and the […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the National Assembly’s firm commitment to eradicating gender-based violence (GBV) through progressive and targeted legislation. Abbas assured that more gender-focused bills and motions would be introduced to combat violence against women and girls and promote gender equality nationwide. Speaking in Abuja during the commemoration of […]
Nigeria’s economy expanded by 3.46% in the third quarter of 2024, a notable increase from the 2.54% growth recorded in the same period last year. This growth was primarily fueled by the performance of key sectors, including services, agriculture, and industry, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The services sector led the way, […]
