The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has handed over 400 Wash and Dignity Kits to the Kwara Government for victims of the terrorist attacks on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. NAN recalls that in February 2026, terrorists attacked the Woro community where several inhabitants were gruesomely murdered including pregnant women and children. Speaking at the handing over of the items on Saturday in Ilorin, the Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Kaduna, Dr Gerida Birukila explained that a team from Kaduna UNICEF office visited the community to assess the degree of destruction in the wake of…
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The Nigerian Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF) has urged intensified efforts to protect women’s health through equitable access to healthcare services and health insurance coverage. The call was made in a statement by Dr Fejiro Chinye-Nwoko, Managing Director of the organization, released to reporters on Sunday in Lagos to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day. Chinye-Nwoko noted that International Women’s Day is an occasion to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women globally, while also reflecting on the actions needed to improve their wellbeing and health security—particularly for those in underserved and informal sector communities. She highlighted that women continue to…
The Custos Care Foundation (CCF) on Sunday provided free medical services to thousands of rural women in Enugu State to commemorate the 2026 International Women’s Day (IWD). CCF is the pet project of the wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs Nkechinyere Mbah, and focuses on the welfare of women and girls. Beneficiaries, drawn from all 17 Local Government Areas of the state, received a wide range of healthcare services, including blood pressure checks, blood sugar and diabetes screening, HIV/AIDS testing, malaria testing, and Hepatitis B screening. Other services included eye screening and consultations, immediate medical treatment, free medications, and…
Some Lagos State residents have reported that prices of most foodstuffs have remained stable during the ongoing Ramadan, with the notable exception of beans. The residents shared their observations in separate interviews with reporters on Sunday in Lagos. Several noted that, unlike previous Ramadan periods when food prices typically surged, this year has been markedly different. Mr Samuel Nwabueze, a foodstuff trader at Iyana-Ipaja market, said prices have been largely stable apart from a sudden increase in the cost of beans and certain northern produce. “Apart from beans and other items sourced from the North, foodstuff prices have remained considerably…
Dr Linda Nwodo has emerged as the first woman in Nigeria trained by Sightsavers, an international NGO, to perform hydrocele surgery. This milestone represents significant progress in specialized healthcare and reinforces calls for greater gender equality in the health sector. Sightsavers Nigeria Country Director, Prof. Joy Shu’aibu, highlighted the achievement in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday to mark the 2026 International Women’s Day. Hydrocele is a condition in which fluid accumulates around a testicle, causing scrotal swelling. In many tropical countries, it is often linked to lymphatic filariasis. Shu’aibu stressed the importance of supporting women in specialized medical…
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.…
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,…