Girl-child

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Nigeria has commended the European Union (EU) for its support in the fight against gender-based violence in the country, as twenty-five million euros (€25,000,000) has been allocated to support the cause. The Minister of Budget and…

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Nigeria's Minister of Youth Development, Dr. Jamila Ibrahim, has commended the Adolescent Girls' Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) project in the seven pioneer states of the federation. The AGILE project is aimed at improving…

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The Executive Director, Initiatives for Girls Right and Health Development (IGRHD) Mrs Ayodeji Awodoyin, has called on government to protect rights of the girl-child.  Awodoyin made the call at the 2023 annual Anti- Sexual and Gender Based…

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The Wife of the Enugu State Government, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, has pledged to implement policies and programmes aimed at improving the life of the girl child, especially in the area of education. Mbah made the promise at a ceremony in Enugu,…

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Gynix Afrika, an organisation committed to improving women’s health, has sensitised 100 girls in Osun about critical health issues, fitness, general well-being, technology and personal development. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Gynix…

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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Bola Tinubu, has promised to create a Presidential Fellowship Scheme to give youths the opportunity to experience and participate in government, if elected as Nigeria's…

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“We were hit by insecurity, a situation that forced many schools to close, while some children got displaced with their parents, we refuse to be deterred by these challenges and we ensure we followed up each displaced child…

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The Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Oluwatoyin Gafaar, has stated that the hosting of the Aisha Buhari Invitational Women’s Football Tournament by the Lagos State government is a confirmation of Governor…

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The first lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, has expressed the need for parents to encourage their children especially the girl-child, to venture into the game of football for greater opportunities and economic emancipation. The First Lady…

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Former BBN house mate Anto Lecky has launched a scholarship programme. The scholarship program 'Edo babes are fly' aims at providing opportunities for disadvantaged female students from Edo state. Lecky through her NGO, The Live Wire…