Girl-Child
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A non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Challenged Parenthood Initiative (CPI), has emphasised the need for government at all levels to ensure a safe and secure environment for women and girl child to thrive in their chosen field in Nigeria.
28 Mar
First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, yesterday, stressed the need for qualitative education for the girl child.
11 Mar
The wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima has canvassed the support of well meaning Nigerians towards the empowerment of the girl-child in the country.
3 Dec
In line with its commitment to women and youth empowerment, the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) Ltd., through its Women in NBC Network (WINN) has partnered with the Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), to mentor young girls aged 13-18 through WIMBIZ yearly Big Sister programme. At the 2023 edition which was held in…
4 Nov
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has advocated an improved access to education and health services for the wellbeing of the girl-child and vulnerable groups.
17 Oct 2023
Recently, the world marked the International Day of the Girl-Child. Who is the girl-child and why is she singled out for attention throughout the world? That is what we plan to deal with here today. A girl-child is a biological female child who is any age from zero to 18 years.
15 Oct 2023
…unveils Akpajima magazine Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Women Affairs recently organised an Interactive Session between girls and policy and decision-makers. The Healthy African Girl Foundation was privileged to support the organisation of this programme alongside United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Nigeria, Save the Children International Nigeria, and other partners. One of The Healthy African Girl…
14 Oct 2023
Nigerians have been urged to support the fight against the socio-cultural stereotypes of gender abuse and discrimination against the female gender in the country.
13 Oct 2023
Esteemed Hub Foundation (EHF) has stressed the need for governments at all levels to advance the rights, opportunities and wellbeing of the girl child, by investing in girls’ education, promoting gender equality and fostering a supportive environment. The Executive Director, Duoosugh Agbadu, made the plea during an awareness campaign to Mariam Babangida Girls Science College Minna,…
12 Oct 2023
Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has stated that investing in the girl child is for the good of the nation.
12 Oct 2023
Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), yesterday, called on stakeholders in the society to prioritise investment in girl child development for more development in the country.
11 Oct 2023
Bayelsa State Universal Basic Education Board (BYSUBEB) has committed to greater inclusion in its public primary schools as the global community marks International Day of the Girl Child.
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