UNICEF Warns Nearly Three-Quarters of Nigerian Girls Lack Basic Skills
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised concern over foundational learning gaps among Nigerian girls, saying nearly three-quarters lack basic…
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gender-based violence
FG Calls for Action Against Harmful Gender Norms Affecting Adolescents
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has called for stronger action to transform harmful gender norms that contribute to early pregnancy, violence, discrimination and…
Lagos Upgrades Five Police Divisions to Boost Response to Sexual, Domestic Violence
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government has expanded its response to domestic and sexual violence by upgrading five additional police divisions into Family…
Lagos Records 33,009 Domestic Violence Cases
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State has recorded 33,009 domestic and sexual violence cases between September 2021 and July 2026, with domestic violence accounting for…
AfAW Condemns Killing of Cross River Woman Allegedly Burnt Over Witchcraft Accusation
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Advocacy for Alleged Witches (AfAW) has condemned the death of a Cross River State woman, Atim Emmanuel Akposi, who allegedly…
Lagos Secures Justice for 2,460 GBV Survivors
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State recorded 6,753 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in 2025, with 2,460 survivors securing justice through legal and institutional interventions,…
Ekiti Vows Crackdown on Female Genital Mutilation
ADO-EKITI, Nigeria – The Ekiti State Government has renewed its commitment to eliminating female genital mutilation (FGM), warning that perpetrators will face prosecution as…
Oyo Intensifies Fight Against Female Genital Mutilation Statewide
OYO, Nigeria – Health authorities in Oyo State have intensified efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation through a statewide advocacy training targeting healthcare workers…
WARIF Expands School Programme to Combat Gender-Based Violence
OYO, Nigeria – A leading advocacy group scales up intervention programmes in schools to tackle sexual and gender-based violence, reaching thousands of adolescent girls…
Judge Calls for End to Cultural Practices Fueling Gender Violence
ABUJA, Nigeria – A senior judge urges Nigeria to dismantle cultural norms enabling violence against women, warning that systemic barriers continue to deny victims…