ASHENEWS reports that the federal government has been called to establish a Ministry for Widow Affairs or an Agency for…
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The practice of hot water bath is rooted in tradition, continues to cause harm to many women in Nigeria. With over half of women in the North and 80% in the South adhering to these customs, experts are calling for safer alternatives.
Aisha Aminu, a visually impaired nurse, has faced discrimination at the Federal Medical Center (FMC) Bida after her job appointment was revoked due to her visual impairment.
Discover how the “Shoe a Child” project in Sokoto is transforming the lives of Almajiri children by providing essential footwear. Learn about their struggles, the impact of the initiative, and the ongoing efforts to support these vulnerable kids.
Through the voices of Sokoto’s food vendors and their customers, ASHENEWS brings to light the everyday struggles of Sokoto’s roadside food sellers
several gender advocates condemned the support of the mass wedding of 100 girls by the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Honorable Abdulmalik Sarkindaji
The Speaker of the Niger state House of Assembly, Honorable Abdulmalik Sarkindaji on Tuesday said that he will not attend the mas wedding of 100 girls orphaned by banditry in Mariga local government area.
APWEN has decried the challenges and disparity hindering the empowerment of the girl child in Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The award was bestowed on the NSE president at the 2024 WomEnergy Africa Gala and Award held in Houston Texas in the United States of America.
ASHENEWS reports that the immediate past President of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN) , Engineer Elizabeth…