By Harriet Ijeomah The wave of insecurity that swept across Nigeria’s Southeast since 2021 sparked by separatist agitations, violent enforcement of sit-at-home orders, Farmer herders clash, kidnapping, rising cult and militia activity and others has deepened fears about sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in communities caught in conflict. On Monday, 8 September 2025, the Civil […]
Nigeria’s annual inflation rate eased to 23.18 percent in February from 24.48 percent in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). This represents a decrease of 1.30 percent compared to the previous month. On a year-on-year basis, the inflation rate was 8.52 percent lower than the 31.70 percent recorded in February 2024. […]
Kaduna State has become the first subnational government to adopt the Gender-Responsive Public Procurement Policy, formulated in collaboration with UN Women and other stakeholders. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, Malam Ibraheem Musa, announced that the policy was adopted at the State Executive Council meeting held at […]
In a groundbreaking move to propel women entrepreneurs to the forefront of Nigeria’s digital economy, the Association of Nigerian Women Business Network (ANWBN) has unveiled an innovative e-commerce platform. This pioneering initiative enables women to sell goods globally, earn a sustainable income, and combat inflation. At the ANWBN Annual Summit 2024, themed “Future-Ready Entrepreneur: Skill […]
