Mrs Bolaji Dada, Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), has emphasized the importance of safeguarding the rights of women and girls through concrete actions that promote inclusive and sustainable development. In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the commissioner stated that this year’s theme highlights the urgent need to strengthen access to justice for all women and girls. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally every March 8 to recognize women’s contributions to society and to spotlight issues affecting their rights and opportunities. The 2026 IWD theme is “Rights. Justice.…
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As the world commemorates the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) has renewed its call for the inclusion, rights, and development of women and girls with disabilities. The organization, in a statement signed by Mr. Godwin Unumeri, Acting Director of CCD, said it stands in solidarity with women and girls living with disabilities whose rights continue to be overlooked and inadequately protected. It noted that the 2026 IWD theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” is a reminder that access to justice is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of equality…
As Nigeria joined the rest of the world to mark International Women’s Day 2026, ActionAid Nigeria has called for urgent political and institutional reforms to end the persistent marginalisation of women, warning that gender inequality continues to undermine democratic governance and social justice in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday, the organisation said the continued underrepresentation of women in governance and the widespread prevalence of gender-based violence highlighted a deep structural imbalance that required immediate government intervention. The Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria, Andrew Mamedu, said the theme of this year’s commemoration, “Rights. Justice. Action. For…
Venezuelan inflation soared to 475 per cent in 2025, the highest in the world, driven by a tightening of United States sanctions in the lead-up to the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro. Figures released by Venezuela’s central bank on Friday, March 6, 2026, showed that full-year inflation far exceeded the International Monetary Fund’s forecast of 269.9 per cent. Accumulated inflation for the first two months of 2026 stood at nearly 52 percent, the bank, which had not released inflation figures in over a year, said. It did not issue a forecast for the remainder of 2026. Venezuela’s economy was hammered…
The Albinism Association of Nigeria (AAN) has called for a more inclusive, comprehensive, and multidimensional approach to addressing women’s issues, particularly those affecting women and girls with disabilities. Its National President, Bisi Bamishe, made the call on Saturday in a statement marking International Women’s Day. Bamishe expressed concern over the difficult circumstances many women face, noting that they often shoulder heavy social and economic responsibilities as mothers, caregivers, and contributors to national growth. She emphasized the urgent need for stronger policies and social protection systems that prioritize the dignity, protection, and empowerment of women across all sectors. According to her,…
A Consultant Gynecologist, Dr. Tope Olowogbayi, said that underlying, uncontrolled health conditions contribute to complications and deaths that may occur during the surgical treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroid. Olowogbayi, also a High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) Specialist at the Fibroid Care Centre, a subsidiary of Nordica Fertility Center, made the assertion in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Lagos. He spoke on the sidelines of a conference organized by Woman of Substance (WOS) to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). IWD, marked annually on March 8, carries the theme for 2026: “Give to Gain: The Power of Reciprocity and…
An Ilorin-based educationist, Godwin Adebowale, has called for improved health facilities in schools to enhance student safety. Adebowale, the proprietor of Stars Nursery and Primary School, made the call in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Ilorin. He said many schools lack basic health facilities and first-aid equipment needed to handle student emergencies. According to him, some schools are not investing adequately in first-aid services and other essential health facilities required to respond to students’ health challenges. READ ALSO: PHC visits surge to 170m as Nigeria deepens health reforms “Both public and private schools must have the necessary health…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Saturday to Monday across the nation. In its weather outlook released in Abuja, NiMet forecast moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility of 2–5 kilometres over the northern region on Saturday. It anticipated localised visibility of 1,000 metres or less over parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa States throughout the forecast period. The agency also predicted moderate dust haze over the North-Central region throughout Saturday. It forecast sunny skies with a few patches of cloud over the southern region, with slim prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms accompanied by light rainfall…
Utilisation Primary Healthcare Centre (PHC) services in Nigeria surged to 170.8 million visits in 2025, up from 15.1 million in 2024. This reflects the growing impact of ongoing health sector reforms, the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report has revealed. The report was made available to reporters on Saturday in Abuja. It linked the surge to reforms under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII), which is being implemented through a Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Commenting in the report’s foreword, Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare,…
An Ilorin-based Information and Communication Technology (ICT) expert, Biola Johnson, has advised members of the public to beware of fake online links and protect their personal information from internet fraudsters. Johnson, the Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Infotech, gave the advice in an interview with reporters on Saturday in Ilorin. He said many internet users unknowingly expose their personal information online without verifying the authenticity of the links they receive. According to him, scammers often exploit such opportunities to defraud unsuspecting individuals. “It is not every link sent to you that is genuine. There are scammers everywhere waiting for the…