The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, has expressed the ministry’s readiness to partner with the National Population Commission (NPC) on community mobilisation and sensitisation of women to participate actively in NPC initiatives. The Minister disclosed this while receiving a delegation from the NPC led by its Chairman, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, …
The Federal Government has officially launched its Third National Action Plan (NAP III) on the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security, reaffirming the country’s commitment to protecting women and girls. The launch, which took place at the State House Banquet Hall, Abuja, was presided over by the First Lady, Her …
A new national study has revealed a marked decline in girl child marriage in Nigeria, with the average prevalence across the country falling from 44 per cent to 28.6 per cent. The findings are contained in The State of the Nigerian Girl Report II 2025, compiled by consultant Austine Mamedu and supported by Save the …
